How much $ for a police trade in..?

[bmdaniel92]

Hey folks. We have a 2 day gun show coming to a town near me next weekend. Looking for a gently used police trade in, in either .38 or .357. Haven't been to the show in a couple years now, and I don't really know what the trade in prices are looking like currently. What would be a safe estimate for one, and how much cash do you think I should bring without going over the top?

Thank You
-bmdaniel92

 

[stantheman86]

It all depends on what you're looking for.......you can still find recent production Model 10's and 64's in holster worn but mechanically good condition for $2-300. Model 28's, 581's, etc. are going up in price.

S&W cranked out millions of M&P's and Model 10's over more than 100 years, so there are plenty of used examples out there. I have seen M&P's that were probably police guns from the 20's and 30's for as little as $200, just because it's old doesn't mean it's worth a mint.

 

[Black_Sheep]

I recently picked up an ugly but decent 4" HB Model 64 for $269...

 

[charlie sherrill]

Around here $500 should get you a pretty good police turn in and still leave you with enough money left over for some ammo if you don't eat the overpriced gunshow junk food.

 

[max]

My LGS has several M-10's and 15's for $299.

 

[CO_Kid]

$200-$300

Bought my 1964 Model 10 that used to be a Virginia Dept of Corrections gun for $225 2 years ago.

I love police trade ins. They're like me. Not the prettiest thing you'll find, but it's seen a lot, and will get the job done.

 

[vytoland]

S&W model 64 police trade ins are usually very good to excellent mechanically. About $250 for a 4" heavy barrel. $300 for a 2" barrel.

 

[bmdaniel92]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Anyone here have any pictures of their police trade in's? If so, lets see them!

Thanks!
-bmdaniel92

 

[Grog]

I'd love to see these places where you get K-frames for $300 or less. I haven't seen much of that at gun shops or shows around here, except the last show had a decent M-15 4" nickle for $299.

A 64 2" for $300? I'd be on that like zits on a teenager.

 

[glenncal1]

Grabbed this 64-3 turn in for $275 OTD recently. Shoots great and with a little Flitz it doesn't look to bac, gonna be my boat gun:

 

[deanodog]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Anyone here have any pictures of their police trade in's? If so, lets see them!

Thanks!
-bmdaniel92

Model 10-5 for 179.00 + shipping and FFL fee.

 

[TAROMAN]

Try Summit Gunbroker. He sells lots of PD trade-ins. AIM has them, too. The gun show sellers likely get them from these jobbers then knock them up a hundred bucks or so to sell to the masses.

My $200 M25 from Summit:

Needed a thumbpiece. Came with rubber stocks.