Help with value M 10-9 Hong Kong Police

[sergeant 042]

Although I've enjoyed reading many sights on this forum, this is the first time I've been motivated enough to ask the knowledgeable members for their insight. Earlier today I saw a S&W M 10-9 at a local gun shop. It was stamped RHKP on the backstrap, and had a lanyard loop attached to the butt. The gun appeared to be very clean with minimal blue wear. The timing was perfect and the bbl. was clean. I would guess the condition to be about 95% +/-. It was a consignment gun, and the asking price was $300 - with tax and Brady, it would be about $350 out the door. The owner said he would present my offer of $250 and call me back tomorrow. Sorry, I don't have a photo. I would use the gun as a shooter, even with its unique (to me) heritage. What do you feel it is worth? Thanks in advance for your replies.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

The days of nice cheap K frames are about over, I would buy that one! I have a 10-7 RHKP that is a nice shooter and I enjoy the fact that once upon a time it patrolled the streets of Hong Kong. Let us know what happens!

 

[Chop]

First, welcome to the Forum.
I agree that $350. is reasonable. I have a 10-7 RHKP in just fair shape and I gave $365. for it a couple of years ago.
Chop

 

[J.P.60]

I'm a third that says $350 is reasonable. The fact that a gun is stamped to any Police force does not necessarily add value - except to a collector of police weapons. While one doesn't see Honk Kong marked pistols in their local shops every day, there are quite a few out there. What you'll be buying is a good, serviceable field gun.

 

[Pappy John]

I bought one about eight years ago for my wife. It's one of the most accurate revolvers we own. The grips were in rough shape, so I dolled it up a bit for her with some faux ivory.

I got out the door for under three bills, but considering the time that has passed since then, you're still getting a good deal.