I can't stop buying cheap wheelguns...

[notarex]

The last three firearms I've purchased have been cheap, slightly finish challenged and cleaned up nice. I can't help myself- I feel like it's leaving money on the table if I don't take them with me. 1957 Model 18: $350, Ruger speed six: $200, and just yesterday a mid to late 60's Model 36 for $250.

Here's the 36:

Next on the list is a 34 and 28 (will be harder to find cheap)

 

[weatherby]

should be a lot easier than that 18 IMHO

 

[Old cop]

I do the same when I can find them. They usually clean up nicely and make great range or carry guns.

 

[Penmon]

$800.00 for that group, what a rip off
Tell you what I am going to do, I will bail you out of the two S&W for what you paid ($600.00) less a impulse control penalty, say $100.00.That's only $50.00 per gun.
Of course I will pay the shipping.
I normally would not make such a kind offer but seeing your new to the forum I want you to feel welcome.
Remember for the future,just because their cheap doesn't mean you have to buy them.It's much better to tell me so I can buy them.
Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

 

[GJHIII]

With your kind of luck , I'd start buying lottery tickets. IMHO it would be a shame to leave such pieces for those that don't know or appreciate such works. S&W revolvers are very hard to find at any LGS's in my area, except of course for the abused and mistreated. Congratulations.

 

[notarex]

Thanks for the support penmon- they're all mine, mine I tell you!

GJH come on down to CT, the weather is crummy but there's plenty of S&W's to go around!

 

[mg357]

notarex there is no shame in buying cheap wheelguns. In fact i kind of envy you because there are very few cheap wheelguns in my area.

 

[Fredo Batali]

notarex,

No shame in buying cheap wheel guns. I picked up two Model 15's on Saturday for a total cash investment of $150.00. Do I need two Model 15's? No, but I have them and someone else doesn't Do I feel bad? No.

De Oppresso Liber

 

[marmax]

The problem I keep running into at the local gun shows is that people think their cheap guns are worth gold. I would have paid what you paid for those pieces in an instant. Good buys.

 

[kennyb]

very nice...congrats!

 

[deanodog]

I surely could not have passed on either of those at those prices. Not many bargains in my area. Congrats on your run of good luck.

 

[txbrill]

I have a similiar affliction, I buy down on their luck Smiths and say to myself they would be a great car gun, then I clean them up both inside and out, apply a little Blue Wonder, and before you know I say this is much too nice for a car gun and start looking for another "car gun".

 

[holo]

When I get the chance on deals like that I to don"t let them get past me.

 

[Joewisc]

Cheap guns: An oxymoron in my area. As said in another post, nearby gun shop won't do layaway. Pawn shop's cheapest handgun is a new Heritage .22 Rough Rider with 2 cylinders at $199 but from what I hear it's junk, made of pot metal. Most of the Smiths and Colts well above $400 in my neck.

 

[wrecker57]

Never give up

Bought a S&W model 37 for $200.00 yesterday, at a gun shop

 

[fyimo]

Great deal on those three wheel guns.

 

[Road Rat]

The word is "inexpensive"..........not Cheap!!!

 

[vytoland]

anytime you see a S&W bargain..........snatch it quick!!

 

[BobR1]

Notarex
I need to start hanging out with you. Your info does not say where you live.
In my area I would have never stumbled into those prices. If I had, I also would have added all of them to my collection.

Bob

 

[cowboy85306]

Howdy: I too, love to find a deal in used wheelguns, though it is becoming harder to do ! The last REAL deal I got locally was during a sale a large range and sales showroom put on in cooperation with the local PD, selling off guns recovered but unclaimed ( guessing the past owners got insurance for them, or were just unavailable and/or forfeited their rights to same. ANYWAY there was this 3" round butt Model 10 with sorry rubber grips- offered $275 on it and was given that much consideration. Got it home, cleaned the solidified grease out of the lockwork and found my new favorite .38! Other recent purchase was a 4" GP100 stainless, because L frames are so high in ANY condition and this ( other brand) was under $500. Amazing to me what is thought of as inexpensive nowadays.