Is a S&W 65-5 3" worth $1800?

[Gryff]

I was watching a Model 65-5 with a 3" barrel on Gunbroker because I like 3" S&W K-frame revolvers. I was really surprised that the final price was $1,850. Is there something special about this model that warrants that kind of price, or was this just a fluke?

Yes, I know that "worth" is a very subjective issue, but I'm referring to average value of the gun when purchased by a knowledgeable collector.

Thanks!

 

[22hipower]

Don't see them everyday but nothing unique about it as far as I know. Where I shop I'd expect to buy two for that price; maybe three on a good day. The last three inch 65 I bought was a -6 Lady Smith last year for $540 OTD. I've got another one I'll happily sell for half the $1850.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[murphydog]

No, but someone wanted it bad enough to not get overbid.

 

[StakeOut]

I never compare someone with deep pockets to myself.

A nice condition 3" 65-3 or 65-5 without box/papers/kit would normally sell for between $600 and $700 in a face to face in my area.I've seen a lot more 3" Model 13 and Model 65 for sale this year than the previous 3 years combined.

At a show 2 weeks ago a seller had a 3" 66-3,gun only,with a price tag of $1700 on it.At the coming November show at the same venue the seller will in all probability have the gun displayed again.

 

[jack the toad]

Is a S&W 65-5 3" worth $1800?

Not to me.
I have a -3 and -5LS (both 3" M65) that I would sell for that amount and pay the freight.
ETA:
Neither one of mine has the checkered RB Target grips as depicted in your post. But IMO, that still isn't enough to warrant that amount.

 

[usm1rifle]

Maybe if it were Class "A" factory engraved.

 

[ryxlyx]

If I cast my own 18-carat slugs I'd be all over the puppy!

There's a 2" 631 for sale on GB for $2495 as well. First saw it a few years ago, been there ever since....

 

[Tom S.]

If I cast my own 18-carat slugs I'd be all over the puppy!

There's a 2" 631 for sale on GB for $2495 as well. First saw it a few years ago, been there ever since....

If GB initiated a policy that required sellers to pay something if an item didn't sell within a month, these types of ads would either come down to reasonable prices or go away. Either way would be a win in my book.

 

[StakeOut]

If GB initiated a policy that required sellers to pay something if an item didn't sell within a month, these types of ads would either come down to reasonable prices or go away. Either way would be a win in my book.

Ad good for 6 days,after that seller needs to pay GB a fee.

Do away with the 15 minute rule.

Allow registered user comments during the listing time.

 

[gumpys]

Sucker born every minute. Maybe 1000 with those grips.

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[GeoJelly]

And to think, I was chastised in another thread for suggesting a Gent put his ANIB M64 3-in up on Crook Broker for 1295. It doesn't surprise me to see that high of a price for a cherry and kinda-sorta hard to come by S&W...

 

[one eye joe]

BECAUSE FIXED SIGHT REVOLVERS DON'T INTEREST ME, AND I'M A SHOOTER--NOT A COLLECTOR, THAT PRICE IS ABOUT TWICE THE AMOUNT THAT I WOULD PAY FOR THAT GUN.........

 

[BAM-BAM]

Gun is a $600 item with stock magna's..... those grips if sold alone may bring $150 max.

 

[StakeOut]

If the K/L RB checkered 'banana'grips are in perfect condition and nicely grained they could add up to about $200 to the value but few are found in that NOS condition.

Excellent condition/NOS K/L RB smooth presentation grade 'banana' grips are rarer than Cokes.

As stated so many times 'it's all about condition' and demand.

The prices of nice condition 2 1/2" with hammer mounted firing pins are also high because demand is more than available supply.

If there wasn't a demand prices would be lower.

 

[BAM-BAM]

There are always a few to which the expression ......"money is no object" applies ...they are the exception not the rule...........

 

[epj]

If the stocks were set with at least a carat of diamonds of good quality, I can perhaps see that price. Even then, its more than I'd pay for a fixed sight revolver. K frame at that.

 

[Zipdog]

One like it sold on GB 3 or so months ago for $1700 so maybe a trend at least on there.

 

[CA Escapee]

For me that would be an awful lot to pay to look at a gun.

About 2 years ago I found a 3" 65-5 ANIB, with all the trinkets for $500, then earlier this year I found a 65 LS w/o original grips, but with soft case for $450.

I don't really see the need, for me, to pay more.

Bill

 

[rwt1405]

I was watching a Model 65-5 with a 3" barrel on Gunbroker because I like 3" S&W K-frame revolvers. I was really surprised that the final price was $1,850. Is there something special about this model that warrants that kind of price, or was this just a fluke?

No

A fool and his money are soon parted.

 

[DumpStick]

I have a 3" 65-5 with factory magna grips that I don't want to sell, but for that money, I'd rethink it.
Even if I did need to deduct $100 for the grips....