3" 65-5

[Usmc5811]

Just throwing this out there I think I know the answer already but just wanted to be sure. I'm going to look at a like new 3" 65-5 with box and docs for $650. I know how hard these are to come by but wanted the experts opinion on this. I have a 3" 65-3 but it's been carried. What would you do? I put a pic up also of the revolver.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I would offer him $600.
And I would have 6 - Benjamins in my hand.

 

[linde]

I would offer him $600.
And I would have 6 - Benjamins in my hand.

. . . and be prepared to pay the asking price of $650 . . . it's a fair price in today's market.

Russ

 

[regalsc]

For me $650 would be fine depending on the "carry wear". With scratches and or dings I personally would pass. A gun can be carried & still look great when taken care of.

 

[jframejoey]

Just paid $650 for a nice 65-3 from a fellow forum member with non original ladysmith grips on it. No box, no docs etc. I think it was a fair deal. I do so long for the days when K frames where cheap. Paid $250 for my 3 inch 13-3 in 94!

 

[5Wire]

That price is right in there as far as I can tell. Here's my track on the model:

Smith & Wesson 65 3 inch barrel. Revolver in .357 Mag. Blue Book of Gun Values (36th Edition) indicates between $400 in 95% condition and $N/A in 100% condition for this gun. I have 29 recorded prices for this model gun from $449 to $900 over a period of 4 Yrs 9 Mos ending July 25, 2016. The average price as of that date was $626. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights. All represented as 95% or better. No distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $563.

The last 10 prices I have for this model since 10/18/2015 range from $500 to $900 averaging $687. The average prices are still increasing.

 

[5Wire]

Here's one I bought some years ago:

 

[Usmc5811]

I'm not gonna really worry about $50 bucks, long as it checks out and is in great shape. I payed less for my -3 but that was a couple years back. Now just waiting for the seller to call in about an hour so we can set up a meet hopefully tomorrow. When I do get it I will post pics. Thanks for the input. And 5wire a special thanks to you. You never cease to amaze me with the info.

 

[Stirling]

Never just roll over mate, $50 in your pocket is better than in his. Doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[markeb]

If I was looking for one and it had a bonus with box and docs, I'd pay that. A couple of months ago I was looking on GB for a 3" 13 and they were wanting $800 to $900. I thought that if I found one for $600 or under in good shape I was buying. That following Monday I received a call from a LGS that had just taken one in on consignment for $560 firm. It is now mine.

 

[tug700]

I just sold a gun when a potential buyer was haggling over $25, another buyer said "I will take it". My point, don't dilly dally, decide on your price before you make your offer. He may just say, no thank you and leave. I have a working model 65-5, that means it has some obvious use marks but I would gladly pay 650 for one LNIB. However, LNIB is almost perfect with all the tools and papers.

 

[rock doc]

If I was in your predicament, I'd be prepared to go for it at $650, but offer $625. Where is this 65-3?

 

[Mike@NDS]

I paid $500 + shipping last year for one in 80% condition but no box or the original grips. (which I change out anyways)

At the time I felt like I paid a little bit too much, but I'm glad I have it.

Just go for it if you want it.

 

[5Wire]

Cheer up. whatever you might pay in the neighborhood of the range on deck will almost certainly be exceeded by its appreciated value—if you take good care of it—when you decide to sell it or, if you keep it, it will still have appreciated in value. You're likely to spend more on ammunition than the "haggle threshold" one way or the other.

 

[NCBeagle]

$650 is certainly within the range of reasonable prices for that revolver.

Here is mine...

 

[dcopper]

Buy it, or tell me where it is so I can! Seriously, for what you describe and the pic you better hurry or someone else will! I have two, and $650.00 wouldn't buy either one of them.

 

[dusty3030]

They are sweet and not made anymore.
Glock 17's and 3" fixed sight K frame .357's are oh so blasé but oh so bad *** in the same breath. I can afford anything I want to deadify somebody with ill intent for me and mine and my hacienda is protected by the above. They shoot straight, hit hard, and ride good on your belt. Haggle a little but for $650 or $600 don't be ashamed if you put her in your safe.

 

[Usmc5811]

Well if all goes well the revolver will be mine this evening. I payed $500 for my other which isn't in the condition of the one I'm buying now. It also had push off and the timing was off. And no box or docs. By the time I got it straightened out I'm was in it for what I'm paying for this one. So the older one will get carried and the -5 will get taken to the range but not carried. I'll post pics once I receive it.

 

[CA Escapee]

I paid $500 for an ANIB 65-5, RB, HB with the box, bingo cards, original grips and cleaning rod earlier this year. (That sonic boom you heard back in January was me reaching for my wallet. )

I found a 65-5 Lady Smith with the soft purse for $330 a couple of months ago. It has been shot a bit and came with Hogue rubber grips; no box or paperwork.; it has also had a trigger job. (I take full responsibility for rattling your windows the second time, too.)



Bill

 

[GCF]

$650 is certainly within the range of reasonable prices for that revolver.

Here is mine...

As long as the action checks out, I couldn't agree more.

For the record, I paid a few bucks more for my LNIB M65-3, a few years back. No regrets what so ever - it's a real sweet heart.

TRULY nice revolver pictured here, BTW! The DAO mod makes a lot of sense, for an SD carry piece. Got the same Compac Pachmayrs on mine.

 

[Usmc5811]

Well I now am the proud owner of another 3" 65. I met the gentleman this evening and the 65 was in described condition. There was one small hairline scratch on the cylinder that's about 1/2" long, but I already knew that. I was lucky that he was a man of his word, someone offered him $700 after we had already set up a meet. Pics coming the Tyler-T didn't come with it, somehow it found its way on the 65. Sorry in advance for the crappy pics.

 

[Usmc5811]

Here is the box label. I'm hoping the Colonel will be along to tell me the ship date.

 

[Usmc5811]

And last but not least the other 65 was feeling a little lonely so here is a family pic also.

 

[BB57]

I've never understood why people feel compelled to offer $25-$50 less on a $500-$800 dollar revolver.

On the one hand, if you really want it, another $25-$50 is small change. Even if you're paying $25-$50 too much, you're really not - a nice S&W revolver will make that value up in a year or so.

As noted above, while you're dickering over small change, someone is quite likely to step up and offer the full asking price and you'll be kicking yourself later. Life's too short for that.

On the other hand, if the $25-$50 difference really DOES make a difference between being able to afford it or not, you're living too close to the edge anyway and you should be saving the cash for the rainy day fund, rather than buying another revolver.

 

[KEN L]

Here is the box label. I'm hoping the Colonel will be along to tell me the ship date.

Spec. Ord. 0085 = March 26, 1990, I think.

 

[Bowyer]

I've never understood why people feel compelled to offer $25-$50 less on a $500-$800 dollar revolver.

On the one hand, if you really want it, another $25-$50 is small change. Even if you're paying $25-$50 too much, you're really not - a nice S&W revolver will make that value up in a year or so.

As noted above, while you're dickering over small change, someone is quite likely to step up and offer the full asking price and you'll be kicking yourself later. Life's too short for that.

On the other hand, if the $25-$50 difference really DOES make a difference between being able to afford it or not, you're living too close to the edge anyway and you should be saving the cash for the rainy day fund, rather than buying another revolver.

It's been my experience that when selling used guns that most folks will take less than the original asking price so I almost always offer $50 less. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If it does then I feel a little better about the purchase.


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[retiredbadge8091]

It's been my experience that when selling used guns that most folks will take less than the original asking price so I almost always offer $50 less. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If it does then I feel a little better about the purchase.


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I figure on about 10% off, but go lower so they have the opportunity to counter... Most folks like to dicker a little.

 

[rwt1405]

I've never understood why people feel compelled to offer $25-$50 less on a $500-$800 dollar revolver.

On the one hand, if you really want it, another $25-$50 is small change. Even if you're paying $25-$50 too much, you're really not - a nice S&W revolver will make that value up in a year or so.

As noted above, while you're dickering over small change, someone is quite likely to step up and offer the full asking price and you'll be kicking yourself later. Life's too short for that.

On the other hand, if the $25-$50 difference really DOES make a difference between being able to afford it or not, you're living too close to the edge anyway and you should be saving the cash for the rainy day fund, rather than buying another revolver.

If I sold used cars, I would love for you to be my customer!

As such, I wouldn't pay full asking price for a used vehicle, why would I for a used gun?

I will usually not pay full price for a used anything, unless its the rare, screaming deal.

 

[rwt1405]

Now, having said that, on this gun I would have started by offering $600, but would have been prepared to go to $650, if need be.

Usms5811, congrats on a great gun! Wish I had gotten it!

 

[BB57]

If I sold used cars, I would love for you to be my customer!

As such, I wouldn't pay full asking price for a used vehicle, why would I for a used gun?

I will usually not pay full price for a used anything, unless its the rare, screaming deal.

If you sold used cars with that attitude, I'd be someone else's customer.

There's a difference between buying a used car and buying a firearm - especially from a used car dealer, where they probably gave $2000 in credit toward a new car for vehicle they've now got listed on the lot for $7000.

With a used car you can more or less safely assume they are trying to take you for a ride, with all the "dealer prep" they claim to have done.

Buying a gun is a bit different as comparable sales are easier to find, and there is a lot fewer things that may be potentially wrong, most of them are easy to spot, and most of them will cost less to fix than the average car repair.

Plus, when we're talking about a $500-$800 firearm, that's the limit of your potential financial risk.

Given the different level of financial risk, of course I'll take a different approach when a buying a car.