Is a model 10 really a $450 gun now?

[Old Corp]

Not being wealthy enough to rate as a 'collector', I am but a lowly accumulator. I did set out some years back to try to gather up M10's/M&P's in all the usual barrel lengths of 2", 3" 4" tapered, 4" hvy. bbl., 5" and 6".
So this is that motley gathering. Not a single one came with 'box & papers'.

There off to the left is a M1905 4th change 4" RB and a pretty good Victory model.
Some of these I paid a just a bit more than desired, such as the c.1954 M&P 2" (it's almost perfect condition, $450) but the c.1941 M&P 6" at the top (also near perfect) was from a dear friend, passed away now, for $265. So - I guess it all evens out.

 

[44wheelman]

I do not like pawn shops; but, just for one simple reason: their goals are not aligned with my goals. They want to maximize profits (for above reasons)…. I just want to buy cheap guns.

Buying retail has become more challenging of late. Incoming unique, rare, or at the least interesting guns, get picked over by employees, mgmt, or those that have a close relationship to the store. After that, there is a good possibility it will end up on gunbroker.

 

[rosewood]

I do not like pawn shops; but, just for one simple reason: their goals are not aligned with my goals. They want to maximize profits (for above reasons)…. I just want to buy cheap guns.

Buying retail has become more challenging of late. Incoming unique, rare, or at the least interesting guns, get picked over by employees, mgmt, or those that have a close relationship to the store. After that, there is a good possibility it will end up on gunbroker.

This is where you visit a store often and build a good rapport with the employees. Then they give you good deals and will call you if something they know you like comes in. Even if you don't become friends, just them seeing you face a lot, they will help you out more than someone that don't know the face.

Rosewood

 

[T. McIntyre]

We often think of things in the past tense.

$175 Model 10s.

$.90 gas.

.25 loaves of bread

Our first house that was $90K.

I remember very clearly thinking that there was NO WAY I would ever pay more than $400 for a Model 29-2. It does not seem that long ago.

The fact is that times change and often people do not keep up. We get into our comfort zone and do not keep up with the various changes ourselves. That can be price changes or changes in technology.

 

[MajorD]

T Mc that is the truth!
I had been eyeing a model 10-5 at a local shop, $450. Not pristine by any means but clean and solid shooter grade. I swung by that shop yesterday while someone was completing the 4473 on it.

 

[jtcarm]

In my neck of the woods a very nice model 10 is not a $450 gun. It’s a $550 and up gun. Prices of $600+ are not uncommon. I recently sold a friend a 4” 10-6 heavy barrel with original grips for $425 and he thought he stole it. That’s the “friend” price. I could have got $500 easy. It was probably an 80% gun.

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$450 around here will get you shooter grade, and not a real pretty one at that.

 

[peterdeb]

YUP!! All day long and even more. $600 is more like it. Hope the OP bought it.

 

[firefighterjohn]

This is where you visit a store often and build a good rapport with the employees. Then they give you good deals and will call you if something they know you like comes in. Even if you don't become friends, just them seeing you face a lot, they will help you out more than someone that don't know the face.

Rosewood

You're exactly right Rosewood. Getting to know the owners in my LGS has become a blessing AND a curse...LOL!

 

[alwslate]

Lots of model 10s sell on GB for $450 or less. Condition varies so browsing without being in a big hurry to spend your money is the answer.

 

[stansdds]

With online auction/sales sites, keep in mind that the sale price does not usually include shipping and your local FFL transfer fee. What seems like a better deal online can end up being the same or even a higher price than what you may find at your local, friendly dealer.

 

[alwslate]

"Local friendly dealer?" What is this of which you speak? How much time you gonna spend driving just to find one model 10, maybe? Let your fingers do the driving, saves on gas and you will see numerous model 10s on GB for every one that you are apt to find at local gun shops. Most local gun shops around here think every S&W is made of gold.

 

[Justamessenger]

Some people enjoy the hunt, they aren’t counting the hours and fretting about gasoline.

 

[jimbo728]

Buy it at best deal.
Jim