How much does a "ding" drop 17-4 price?

[kpmtns]

I found a 17-4 in 97% condition with standard grips, trigger, and hammer (no box or papers) for $560 firm. (Can't remember if it is pinned or not.) The only issue is that there is a 1.5 millimeter ding with no bluing on the edge of the muzzle (not on the crown, but on the outside edge). Would that affect the reasonable value much? I think a 95%-97% 17-4 is a decent deal at $560, but wonder about resale down the road with the ding. Maybe I'm making too much out of it. Let me know your opinions. Thanks.

Kevin

 

[glenncal1]

For that price you can fin an "undinged" one I think.

 

[kpmtns]

That's what I was thinking.

 

[H Richard]

I'm assuming the "ding" is holster wear? With that much wear it would be difficult to be a 97% gun. But just about any Mod 17 in good condition (which this is) will bring about $500.

 

[kpmtns]

Sorry--my term "ding" means a little dent. In this case, it is a tiny flat spot where the "corner" of the end of the barrel got hit against something hard, and made a flat spot or slight indentation.

 

[NFrameFred]

If you're buying a shooter, don't worry about it and enjoy it. If you're buying to re-sell in the future, wait for one in better condition but be prepared to pay more. And not shoot it when you get it.

Personally, if I didn't have a 17 and wanted one, I'm afraid that's in the range price-wise around many parts of the country.

 

[kpmtns]

It will be a pampered shooter, like about every one of my guns. I'm not buying to resell or flip it, but if I don't love a gun, I tend to get rid of it within a few months (to free up cash to buy something else) and I don't want to take a bath on it. So, I guess this one is sort of on the edge.

 

[ia1727]

If your heart and your gut makes you hesitate it's probably not the gun for you. You are hesitating since you're asking about it here.


Keep looking--you'll find the one you want.

Steve

 

[kpmtns]

Steve--I think you hit the nail on the head. I am normally fine with holster wear and other "normal" wear, but things like rust, pitting, and damage get under my skin a bit. I think I will pass, but will sleep on it first. Thanks for all the thoughtful replies.

 

[glenncal1]

I just paid $545 including shipping for an undinged light turn line 17-4