Keep or Sell ?

[BCM1946]

I have a 5906 Serial # AIP 6464. Made in 1988 fired app. 55 times. It sits in my safe only comes out when my Grandson wants to shoot. I'm offered $500. I don't think I can replace it for that but then again I never shoot it. I'm in Ca where it's illegal to sell, I've had it along time so it's grandfathered in for me.If I sell it would be out of state. It also comes with two mags,uncle mikes holster and 245 rds. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Barry

 

[MichiganScott]

I have a 5906 Serial # AIP 6464. Made in 1988 fired app. 55 times. It sits in my safe only comes out when my Grandson wants to shoot. I'm offered $500. I don't think I can replace it for that but then again I never shoot it. I'm in Ca where it's illegal to sell, I've had it along time so it's grandfathered in for me.If I sell it would be out of state. It also comes with two mags,uncle mikes holster and 245 rds. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Barry

Keep it for the grandson to shoot and as a reminder for him of what happens to our rights when we stop being vigilant and proactive.

 

[M294Ever]

Sell it and get something you want.

 

[armorer951]

Unless you are strapped for cash I would hold on to the 5906. The only gun regrets I have are about the ones I've sold.

 

[gwpercle]

Keep It. " I don't think I can replace it for the $500 offered"
enough said.

My Daddy gave me some great advice...don't ever sell a gun you like.
How many times have you heard the "I wish I hadn't sold that gun", lament ? More than a few!
Keep It. You got a grandson that would love to have it some day....maybe he wont live in Ca. and can legally own it!

 

[IraIII]

Isn't there a face to face exemption for individual sales from person to person in CA? If you sell/trade it to a FFL it can't be sold to another person in CA, but I think you can sell/give it directly, by doing the paperwork at an FFL. Check into it before you sell, it may be the only way your grandson will get a 5906 in CA, and with the memories of shooting it with you.

 

[12string]

Sell it to me for $10

 

[10xatten]

I'm not recommending this, but it is my understanding that it is perfectly legal to sell an off roster handgun in CA via a Private Party Transfer or as a consignnent sale at your LGS, if they do that sort of thing. But don't do it.
Save it for your grandson.

Richard

 

[Sebring Pop]

Keep it and give it to your grandson.

 

[Camster]

Sell it and get something you want.

Plus 1..and it doesn't have to be another gun.(Though no expert on that model,I think that you should ask the guy for another 100,considering the ammo)
I've sold plenty of guns.With one possible exemption,I don't regret selling any of them.(and with that one,it was a good chunk of change that went for far better uses)
At the end of the day,it's still just a thing.I don't marry things....I don't marry women either,but that's another story.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I clicked "like" on every post almost that was a "keep it" post. No doubt about it. Keep it. Your grandson will appreciate it later and you will be able to use it as instructional in re the loss of rights, never mind as a great shooting gun!

 

[skjos]

Keep it, AIP's were the very first 3rd gens produced by S&W.

From Richard McMillan:
"Smith & Wesson in the fall of 1988 announce a new line of auto-loading hand guns. The new handguns were referred to by the factory as the "AIP" guns, which was the abbreviation for Automatic Improvement Program. The new models had a new series of four digit model numbers and a total of twenty-three changes from the old models. These were the pistols that were introduced as the Third Generation Smith & Wesson Auto-Loading Pistols. Seven new models were introduced, they were; 3904, 3906, 5904, 5906, 6904, 6906, and 4506. The significant changes which define the Third Generation Guns are; undercut front strap, rounded trigger, 3 dot sight system, polished feed ramp, dull finish, eliminated stainless steel springs, beveled magazine well, magazine capacity numbering, one piece grip, improved slide stop, improved double action pull, extended trigger guard, improved ambidextrous safety lever, and fixed barrel bushing."

 

[JeepinSoldier]

Shortly before he passed away, my father in law had my mother in law take a rifle out of the closet and hand it to me. It was a pristine Winchester Model 70 .30-06.

He said "You know, I always wanted a nice Winchester to go hunting with, but when I hunted I could never afford one. Well, I got one when I could afford one, but then never had time to hunt or shoot it. Please take the rifle, and take my Grandson hunting. Give it to him when he is old enough to appreciate it for what it is."

Well my son and I went hunting with that rifle. When the time came, there was no buck fever, and I swear that my father in law was standing behind my son with his hand on his shoulder as he took his first deer with a perfect, clean shot.

Keep the pistol and give it to your Grandson.

 

[nrz]

I took possession of a 30-30 my grandfather has had for about 50 years. While there's no intention for me to use it for hunting, I could never get rid of it. And it kicks like a mule...

 

[drgbike]

Keep, Keep, Keep, Always Keep. Never get rid of, it only results in sorrow and regret.

 

[tbgunner88]

Shortly before he passed away, my father in law had my mother in law take a rifle out of the closet and hand it to me. It was a pristine Winchester Model 70 .30-06.

He said "You know, I always wanted a nice Winchester to go hunting with, but when I hunted I could never afford one. Well, I got one when I could afford one, but then never had time to hunt or shoot it. Please take the rifle, and take my Grandson hunting. Give it to him when he is old enough to appreciate it for what it is."

Well my son and I went hunting with that rifle. When the time came, there was no buck fever, and I swear that my father in law was standing behind my son with his hand on his shoulder as he took his first deer with a perfect, clean shot.

Keep the pistol and give it to your Grandson.

I could read things like this all day. To the op, keep the gun and pass it on to your grandson, the enjoyment and memories he will get out of it will mean more and last longer then the money you would get out of it.

 

[icemn]

Shoot it or move it!

 

[hooksnatcher]

I found an "AIP" (<0600) 5906 in a gun shop a while back. It looked a bit rough and I got it for a good price. With a careful cleaning; new grip and springs it turned out quite nice. I'm keeping it.

 

[TercGen]

Keep it for your Grandson.

 

[spistols]

Take away the ammo and holster, and then factor the cost of the pistol. There is no way in the world, you can buy a genuine Smith & Wesson all stainless steel pistol for what you would ultimately have in your 5906 factoring out the ammo/holster. Keep it.