586 value question

[Art66]

Awesome revolver! Your 586 has beautiful grips!
I sold my 4" 586-3 in Nov. 2017 for $950. It was in perfect condition, no box or papers. Your price is very fair, especially considering inflation. The 6" barrel may be less in favor. Economy may be detrimental to selling at this time. I am located in the Bay Area. If you are in a remote area the travel distance could be a negative factor. With the 10 day waiting period two round trips are needed to complete a private party transfer. Gas is more costly these days!
List it on calguns forum. Keep it listed, move it to the top of the list every couple of days. It should sell.

 

[The Mighty S&W]

Thanks for the responses. I've had some inquiries about shipping, but my FFL charges $100 (as do most others I've contacted) and UPS shipping privately is even more (last one I shipped out was insured for $900 and cost over $130). I assume it has to do with the laws in California. So, for now, looks like she'll hang out in the safe for a while. Thanks again!

I don't know the particulars of your financial situation, nor the specific area of California in which you live. I do know that when I was a kid, we lived in the Bay Area for a couple of years, and even back in the mid 1980's $900.00 wouldn't have gone very far. Our house payment was twice that amount and we lived in a VERY modest home. I can only imagine that things have become dramatically more expensive since then.

With that said, I would sure hate to permanently lose such a beautiful example of a classic Smith & Wesson revolver for so little money.

 

[Engineer1911]

Never say "I will buy it. until you read to the end of the thread.

 

[chief38]

Your gun looks to be in terrific condition and IMHO would be well worth that price! You should list it right here.

 

[sodacan]

I recently got lucky at an on-line auction with this one. I paid less than $900.00 for it. The revolver is an early no dash (and no "M" stamp). It's sort of rare with the Patridge front sight and the wide grooved target trigger and in great condition. I don't believe the combat stocks are original, but they made it a real bargain. They aren't my cup of tea however, and were replaced with a set of Klinsky stocks.

 

[Art66]

Regarding private party selling in California, as I understand it a face-to-face transaction at an FFL is required. The buyer inspects the gun, then pays the seller, and the gun is stored by the FFL. The seller can agree to drive to an FFL that is closer to the buyer's location. That way, the buyer has a shorter drive when picking up the gun after the 10-day waiting period.
I see you are in Sacramento. My son purchased a gun from your area and the seller actually drove to an FFL in the Livermore area. I assume the initial listed price included an adjustment to cover those gas costs. It's just a method to increase the chance of a successful sale.

 

[357 shooter]

Thanks for the responses. I've had some inquiries about shipping, but my FFL charges $100 (as do most others I've contacted) and UPS shipping privately is even more (last one I shipped out was insured for $900 and cost over $130). I assume it has to do with the laws in California. So, for now, looks like she'll hang out in the safe for a while. Thanks again!

Good call , it costs nothing for you to keep it. The value should increase as time goes on and finding ones in great condition like you have will be more and more difficult. I picked up a 4" 586-4 about 5 years ago and it is definitely a keeper for me!

 

[packrat2]

Sent you a PM