18-3 on the counter/ Photos in Post #32
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The Shadow
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m75 ........
Everything's negotiable! If it survives the weekend, I'd offer the shop owner $400. total (out the door). This bid may be closer than you think. Negotiating out the door, IMHO, is the best approach. If he doesn't accept that offer, he may settle for $450. or somewhere in that range. It all hinges on what he has invested in the piece. You'll never know until you test him. With that said, the asking price is still reasonable, based on your description. Make the offer anyway.
A good example of this was back around 1970, a casual acquaintance said he wanted to sell his 4" .357 Colt Python that he purchase new a couple years prior, with only a handful of rounds through it. I told him I was interested, and we arranged for a meeting. It was perfectly mint, and Colt's "royal blue" finish back then, was absolutely superb. He was asking $400. and I told him that I was interested, but that it was realistically worth half of that. I told him to think about it, and give me a call. It was worth a wild shot, just to plant the seed I thought, and it worked. He called me the next day and said if I'm still interested, I could have it for $250. Done deal. If you don't negotiate, you'll never know. That purchase began my collection of Pythons in all available factory offered barrel lengths, except the 3".
Attached are photos of the above mentioned Python as it is today, with the addition of genuine Elephant Ivory target grips custom made for me around 1972. It remains as pristine today as when I first purchased it. Colt's "royal blue" finish has held up great, and is still the best "factory" finish I've ever seen. Good luck! Let us know the end result.
Shadow SD
Everything's negotiable! If it survives the weekend, I'd offer the shop owner $400. total (out the door). This bid may be closer than you think. Negotiating out the door, IMHO, is the best approach. If he doesn't accept that offer, he may settle for $450. or somewhere in that range. It all hinges on what he has invested in the piece. You'll never know until you test him. With that said, the asking price is still reasonable, based on your description. Make the offer anyway.
A good example of this was back around 1970, a casual acquaintance said he wanted to sell his 4" .357 Colt Python that he purchase new a couple years prior, with only a handful of rounds through it. I told him I was interested, and we arranged for a meeting. It was perfectly mint, and Colt's "royal blue" finish back then, was absolutely superb. He was asking $400. and I told him that I was interested, but that it was realistically worth half of that. I told him to think about it, and give me a call. It was worth a wild shot, just to plant the seed I thought, and it worked. He called me the next day and said if I'm still interested, I could have it for $250. Done deal. If you don't negotiate, you'll never know. That purchase began my collection of Pythons in all available factory offered barrel lengths, except the 3".
Attached are photos of the above mentioned Python as it is today, with the addition of genuine Elephant Ivory target grips custom made for me around 1972. It remains as pristine today as when I first purchased it. Colt's "royal blue" finish has held up great, and is still the best "factory" finish I've ever seen. Good luck! Let us know the end result.
Shadow SD
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m75rlg
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It has been an expensive day!
You guys convinced me that it was a reasonable price and reminded me I haven't seen any K-frame .22 in state lately.
Then nomo posted a Model 17 here last night, long story shortened, I meet him south of Greensboro this morning and bought a 17.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/163748-sold-model-17-no-dash.html
Then on the way back to the Church Bazzar, I stoped by the pawn shop and talked to Mackie, the owner. He didn't come all the way down to my offer, but within $50 and I convinced him to throw in some ammunition. With the rebate on my GM card I can claim close to $17 difference, and figured that wasn't worth the regrets.
I told my youngest daughter that now there are three .22 S&W for her to split with her two older sisters when I'm gone!
Just got the truck unloaded and in the house from the auction at Church. I'm going to go fry some tenderloin from the deer I killed Wednesday and eat supper.
No photos of the revolvers for the inventory yet, but here is the buck.
Thanks for forcing me to spend the kids inheritance.
You guys convinced me that it was a reasonable price and reminded me I haven't seen any K-frame .22 in state lately.
Then nomo posted a Model 17 here last night, long story shortened, I meet him south of Greensboro this morning and bought a 17.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/163748-sold-model-17-no-dash.html
Then on the way back to the Church Bazzar, I stoped by the pawn shop and talked to Mackie, the owner. He didn't come all the way down to my offer, but within $50 and I convinced him to throw in some ammunition. With the rebate on my GM card I can claim close to $17 difference, and figured that wasn't worth the regrets.
I told my youngest daughter that now there are three .22 S&W for her to split with her two older sisters when I'm gone!
Just got the truck unloaded and in the house from the auction at Church. I'm going to go fry some tenderloin from the deer I killed Wednesday and eat supper.
No photos of the revolvers for the inventory yet, but here is the buck.
Thanks for forcing me to spend the kids inheritance.
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That price is a good price but I agree with others in that you should offer $400 in hard cash and take their counteroffer. I've seen older models go for less in local auctions but they don't show up much around here. The model 17's are more common and I see them going for between $475 to $700. Good luck!
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flatpik6
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Congrats on both revolvers AND on that excellent buck. You've had a good week.
Nframe_is_no1
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I think you did well with that 18. I began lusting for a model 18 after looking at numerous pictures of them on this forum. I bought an 18-3 last year for $475. It had no box, but looked unfired. I snapped it up because it is the only one I have ever seen for sale! For whatever reason, they are not seen that often. Beware that K22s are very addictive! I started with an 8 3/8" 17-3, added the above mentioned 18-3, and recently finished the set with one I'm very proud of, a 6" pre-17 5 screw! I was looking for another excuse to show the family. Enjoy your K22s!
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pwhphd
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I watched both GunBroker and GunsAmerica daily for almost 2 years to buy a Model 18 in pristine condition under $750. During my search, I saw many as you describe, but all were usually over $500. Below $500 they were usually shooters with significant finish and grip damage. The gun is very likely well priced with the accessories.
Bent Barrel
Absent Comrade
I think you did well. I have two 18s, a stone mint 18-3, and an 18-4 with target trigger and hammer-which is about a 97% gun. I have fired about 100 rounds through the 18-4, but have not fired the 18-3.
Model 18-4
Just came back from the local W.A.C (Wash. Arms Collector show) Seattle.
Saw a mint 98%18-4 for $550, Box and tools. A regular exhibitor deals mostly in Colt.45 autos, parts and smithing. Said he took this one in on trade for some pistolsmithing. Now I'm trying to figure out what to sell to raise the $ to buy it. First one I've seen in a LONG time. Another table had a ANIB 17-4 8 3/8" for $435 with a bit of wiggleroom I'm sure. It sat there all day,couldn't figure that one. But "not many buying" was the mantra among the table holders and the sea of assualt rifle owners with a "FOR SALE" sign sticking out the barrel.
Ischia
Just came back from the local W.A.C (Wash. Arms Collector show) Seattle.
Saw a mint 98%18-4 for $550, Box and tools. A regular exhibitor deals mostly in Colt.45 autos, parts and smithing. Said he took this one in on trade for some pistolsmithing. Now I'm trying to figure out what to sell to raise the $ to buy it. First one I've seen in a LONG time. Another table had a ANIB 17-4 8 3/8" for $435 with a bit of wiggleroom I'm sure. It sat there all day,couldn't figure that one. But "not many buying" was the mantra among the table holders and the sea of assualt rifle owners with a "FOR SALE" sign sticking out the barrel.
Ischia
Cooter Brown
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m75rlg
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Cooter Brown
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Good move going back and getting that one. Very nice!
Engine49guy
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CONGRATS on your new K22 Combat Masterpiece!!!
ANIB 17-4 8 3/8" for $435 ........ and you didnt buy it?
I recently picked up this LNIB Model 18-4 for $550 ,
Strategic placement next to a new 617 wearing a $750 price tag made it an easy decision...
ANIB 17-4 8 3/8" for $435 ........ and you didnt buy it?
I recently picked up this LNIB Model 18-4 for $550 ,
Strategic placement next to a new 617 wearing a $750 price tag made it an easy decision...
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