I dont think you will EVER hear people say that...
How hot are Model 19's? Really Hot
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I dont think you will EVER hear people say that...
squidsix
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Sure. I'm just saying, there was a time that I personally laughed at the idea that 5906 pistols would be $400.
If the government ever gets around to selling all the old 1911's they have, that market will tank too.
Oh, and Beretta 92's too when that time comes.
Last gunshow I was at had a 19-3 Nickel 4" NIB $1000.00.
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Just got a no-dash 66 4" police trade-in locally for $275. It was your typical cop-gun; scratched, dinged, pachmyers, but it is in great shape and shoots beautifully.
StatesRightist
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The only thing the blue book is good for is ripping sheets out of and starting a fire with. It's completely unrealistic. That said, I'm not getting obamaized (election) again. The values I paid for guns in 2008, fell 20-25% by 2010.
NFrameFred
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If you think that will ever happen I have some beautiful beach front property in Arizona I'm sure you'd love . . .
gkitch
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I going out on a limb and making a prediction: It's still there.
Half of that price is too high. Speaking of "High", that would be a way to decribe the seller.
While not NIB, I know of 2 LNIB 19-3 6" they are asking $700 for, I am sure they could be had for $600. One blue, one nickel. If they were 4", I may have made an offer. When I see asking prices for over 1 grand, I just
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I haven't been back to check but I am sure you're right.
cabezaverde
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Gosh, I bought a VG-Excellent 19-3 a couple of years ago for $300 and was wondering if I did OK.
Smithhound
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I agree with the one poster, and others, who have noted that the days of sub $400 S&W's are long gone. Sure, every now and then someone may come up with a bargain (I still do) but on the whole that time/price range is in the past.
Look at the prices asked for the new models, look at the quality, or lack thereof, and the amount of complaints due to two piece barrels, cracked forcing cones etc. There is no reason that a fine old pre-lock Smith will not start bring as much, or more, than these poorly made new models are fetching. SemiAutos are the only thing keeping S&W in business right now and I believe they know it.
I was lucky enough to get into this hobby nearly 30 years ago, I've amassed many fine old guns, every now and then I'll let a couple go for what I consider a huge profit, and I'm a happy guy for it. I tried telling everyone I knew to buy all they could some 20 years ago and was looked at like I had two heads, I did and am pleased beyond belief.
RD
Look at the prices asked for the new models, look at the quality, or lack thereof, and the amount of complaints due to two piece barrels, cracked forcing cones etc. There is no reason that a fine old pre-lock Smith will not start bring as much, or more, than these poorly made new models are fetching. SemiAutos are the only thing keeping S&W in business right now and I believe they know it.
I was lucky enough to get into this hobby nearly 30 years ago, I've amassed many fine old guns, every now and then I'll let a couple go for what I consider a huge profit, and I'm a happy guy for it. I tried telling everyone I knew to buy all they could some 20 years ago and was looked at like I had two heads, I did and am pleased beyond belief.
RD
So let me ask the forum.
What is the consensus on the current "market value" of well worn, shooter grade guns? I see several of these with quite a bit of holster or other wear, rubber grips and other flaws and, while mechanically sound, I dont know that one could be expected to fork over north of $400 or $500 for what is currently a "hot" gun. I am starting to see model 28's slipping into this category too.
The market is crazy right now, I know. Even common mass produced recent guns are going for absurd prices. I saw a Gen 2 Glock 17 marked $450 yesterday in a LGS. It was in good condition, but it's a Glock at the end of the day, and a Gen 2, which the grips on were not the best (all pre-Gen3 sucked IMHO)
What is the consensus on the current "market value" of well worn, shooter grade guns? I see several of these with quite a bit of holster or other wear, rubber grips and other flaws and, while mechanically sound, I dont know that one could be expected to fork over north of $400 or $500 for what is currently a "hot" gun. I am starting to see model 28's slipping into this category too.
The market is crazy right now, I know. Even common mass produced recent guns are going for absurd prices. I saw a Gen 2 Glock 17 marked $450 yesterday in a LGS. It was in good condition, but it's a Glock at the end of the day, and a Gen 2, which the grips on were not the best (all pre-Gen3 sucked IMHO)
Insanity no. Folks are realizing that the M-19 is the ideal carry a lot shoot a little revolver. A marking ploy or not the the original name "Combat Magnum" was and is very accurate.
I have a - 3 I was issued in 1974, that is showing its' age. I don't believe I will ever get rid of it, but I don't want to shoot is much anymore, so I was able to order a - 5 from a forum member last week. It should be here in the next week or so, and I'm starting to get excited.
Fishslayer
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About a year or a little more ago my LGS had an absolutely awful M19. It was poorly refinished, the S&W logo was half polished off, the finish itself looked like bad Parkerizing & it had a 100% turn line.
The price marked was $529. Dunno what it actually went for, but it went fairly quickly.
The price marked was $529. Dunno what it actually went for, but it went fairly quickly.
Knightrider03m
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When you consider what the asking prices are for the current production revolvers, $600 for a model 19 is a bargain.
The days of the $1000 snub 19 are closer than some realize. Regards 18DAI
Agreed. I got my model 66 4 inch at a steal at $350. New Smith and Wesson wheelies are starting $600 or so.
I'll let my 19-4 go...!!
I guess the gunshows are really getting out of hand now. I've got a factory nickel 4" barrel pinned and recessed cylinder 19-4 in very good condition I need to let go from its corner of the safe. Someone tell me what all I need to do to post in the for sale section as far as the legalities of shipping and transfer and I'll get that puppy gone for $550!
I guess the gunshows are really getting out of hand now. I've got a factory nickel 4" barrel pinned and recessed cylinder 19-4 in very good condition I need to let go from its corner of the safe. Someone tell me what all I need to do to post in the for sale section as far as the legalities of shipping and transfer and I'll get that puppy gone for $550!
jframe
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About three weeks ago, I bought a 19-3 blued 2.5" piece at a Huntsville show. It had Hogue Goodyears on it, and a trigger shoe. Some light freckling in places, but once I removed the trigger shoe, and put on some Eagle rosewood magna style grips, it really looks good, at least to me. Sold the Hogues, and I'm into this gun for about $400.00 total. I've already got a Lobo Gunleather pancake holster to fit it, so I didn't even have to buy leather. Thought I came out pretty good.
lhump1961
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The 19 snub is nice and here's mine...the problem is I don't shoot it or carry it because of the finish. I just can't bring myself to do it as long as I have several 66 alternatives. It is my only gun I don't shoot and not sure that I want another safe queen...the second one would really have to move me!
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Hi all, this will be my first post , I like to know a fair price expected to pay on a model 19-4 6'' pinned and recessed in excellent condition.
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