Looks like the cat is out of the bag, FBI 1076's over $2k now

[LE6920]

S&W 1076 10MM FBI with Factory Letter-Used : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

S&W SMITH & WESSON 1076 10MM FBI : Pistols at GunBroker.com

 

[Walthernut]

I hope the buyers are happy with their used guns.
I can't see the price their getting.
The FBI should sell their out of date weapons themselves and use the proceedes to purchase new.

 

[Sebago Son]

I hope the buyers are happy with their used guns.
I can't see the price their getting.
The FBI should sell their out of date weapons themselves and use the proceedes to purchase new.

Taxpayer Purchased US Government Issued Weapons are no longer "surplused" and sold, they are cut up and scrapped.

 

[Dave from Pa]

Same person bought both of them.Most bidders dropped out between $800 and $1000.Guess he wanted both pretty bad. One on GB now with no movement and 3 days to go.Wait and see what happens ,time will tell.

 

[NZshooter]

Stupid is as stupid does.

 

[diyj98]

They sure shot up in value more than any other "police trade ins".

 

[3rd Gen Neal]

A fool and his money are soon parted.

 

[Dave from Pa]

While I am fascinated with the FBI 1076`s and their development ,it amazes me what some people will do or pay for material things.I wish it was that easy with health or happiness. Still curious if someone else will ante up what the guy is asking for the one on auction now.

 

[exfebee]

The Bureau canceled the contract with S&W due to defective weapons. While in "transition training" 3 of the 5 guns in our group broke. Actual parts broke off. All our guns were returned to Quantico. When i retired i was offered to buy my old broken/fixed 1076 for $200.00. Turned it down. Good luck to the guy who buys those.

 

[MikeSteen]

I think I just set a new record

I think I just set a new record. $2200 even


FBI Documented S&W 1076 10mm VERY nice one : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

And not bad for a non FBI as well $800 even if it was ruined by polishing.

Very NICE S&W 1076 10mm like FBI model 5 mags : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

 

[tocohillsguy]

Wow. Guess I need to find an FBI agent to fondle my guns. Then they will all be worth at least double their present value!

 

[MattB]

Taxpayer Purchased US Government Issued Weapons are no longer "surplused" and sold, they are cut up and scrapped.

Who's brilliant idea was that? Sounds like a total waste of money.

 

[Trini]

The Bureau canceled the contract with S&W due to defective weapons. While in "transition training" 3 of the 5 guns in our group broke. Actual parts broke off. All our guns were returned to Quantico. When i retired i was offered to buy my old broken/fixed 1076 for $200.00. Turned it down. Good luck to the guy who buys those.

It would have been a good investment if you had bought 3 or 4 at $200 each.... People would have probably paid at least $600 for a broken one..

 

[Dave from Pa]

Interesting that both 1076`s just sold were bought by the same person,someone must have really deep pockets.

 

[murphydog]

Who's brilliant idea was that? Sounds like a total waste of money.

I see you haven't had a lot of interactions with the government . When you have money to spend that doesn't directly come out of your pocket, why not chop up the 1076s (1911s, Garands, M1 Carbines, Registered Magnums...) and get new stuff?

 

[LadyFed]

FBI

Looks like we made a good investment at $650.00 on mine!
Eliza

 

[Firehouse]

I wished I had a stack. I'd sell them at half that price if he wanted them.

 

[exfebee]

I was really sorry when the Bureau chopped up all of our Tommy Guns. Whata waste. I'd a bought one for a couple hundred bucks.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I still have my 1076 FBI model, new in box, never fired. Mags, manual, even the original vapor paper and, I think, plastic baggies for the mags. I think I paid $300 for it back when they had the contract overrun/issues and you could buy them cheap. I recall they also had problems with the grip size for some of the smaller-handed agents. It's a big gun, for sure!

Stay safe. RPR

 

[firecaptain]

I still have my 1076 FBI model, new in box, never fired. Mags, screwdriver, manual, even the original vapor paper and, I think, plastic baggies for the mags. I think I paid $300 for it back when they had the contract overrun/issues and you could buy them cheap. I recall they also had problems with the grip size for some of the smaller-handed agents. It's a big gun, for sure!

Stay safe. RPR

To quote Grumpier Old Men...."Holy Moly"

 

[dacoontz]

First off, the guns are very collectible and the price may be high for now but someday $2000 will likely seem like a bargain. These FBI contract 1076's are still pretty young pistols and there isn't many of them out there, especially if they are part of the 300 or so that first went to Quantico for testing.

Also, these guns are far from low quality as some seem to be hinting at. Many of the agents that carried them seem to have wanted to keep them from what I have heard. If you notice from Ladyfeds letter, it wasn't like they got the pistols and sent them back in a couple weeks. They kept them, and probably fired them a lot, for two years before being returned.

Lastly, the gentleman that bought those pistols is very likely a member of this forum and probably doesn't appreciate being criticized for the way he spends HIS money. Don't be bitter because he outbid you on the auction. And you never know, those guns may hold a particular interest for him that you just don't appreciate. Now getting off my soap box.

 

[Walthernut]

First off, the guns are very collectible and the price may be high for now but someday $2000 will likely seem like a bargain. These FBI contract 1076's are still pretty young pistols and there isn't many of them out there, especially if they are part of the 300 or so that first went to Quantico for testing.

Also, these guns are far from low quality as some seem to be hinting at. Many of the agents that carried them seem to have wanted to keep them from what I have heard. If you notice from Ladyfeds letter, it wasn't like they got the pistols and sent them back in a couple weeks. They kept them, and probably fired them a lot, for two years before being returned.

Lastly, the gentleman that bought those pistols is very likely a member of this forum and probably doesn't appreciate being criticized for the way he spends HIS money. Don't be bitter because he outbid you on the auction. And you never know, those guns may hold a particular interest for him that you just don't appreciate. Now getting off my soap box.

HERE! HEAR!

 

[st regis]

I sold my confirmed FBI 1076 to a retired FBI agent on here a good while back. I had to have some money; he wanted the gun and its box and all the goodies. I am happy it is in his collection now; it's sort of where it belongs, if that makes sense....sort of like Barney's WWI motorcycle he got at the surplus.....it's theirs, Barn....the Milo brothers....etc...

 

[SgtSam]

While there may be some validity to the seemingly high prices that "some" people pay for various items, they are still just material "junk" in the long run.

The same situation exists with musical instruments to a great degree. "Elvis touched this guitar (worth $500 otherwise), great bargain at $1500". "Elvis played this guitar (same guitar), great bargain at $2500". "Elvis played and sweated on this guitar (same guitar), sweat marks still present. Great bargain at $5000". And so on.

So, yeah, be kind to the individuals that have some internal drive to own such things. The rest of us don't understand it and never will. But, in the long run, it really still doesn't make any sense at all. It's still just a gun, which doesn't work any better, or maybe worse, than others in the same caliber and action type that are selling for a lot worse.

Cars, guitars, guns and anything else you care to think about, are the stuff dreams are made of. And dreams are all in your head. Nowhere else.

Sleep tight!

SgtSam

 

[sniper47]

SgtSam aka buzz killer aka stick-in-the-mud aka old curmugeon.

 

[dacoontz]

While there may be some validity to the seemingly high prices that "some" people pay for various items, they are still just material "junk" in the long run.

The same situation exists with musical instruments to a great degree. "Elvis touched this guitar (worth $500 otherwise), great bargain at $1500". "Elvis played this guitar (same guitar), great bargain at $2500". "Elvis played and sweated on this guitar (same guitar), sweat marks still present. Great bargain at $5000". And so on.

So, yeah, be kind to the individuals that have some internal drive to own such things. The rest of us don't understand it and never will. But, in the long run, it really still doesn't make any sense at all. It's still just a gun, which doesn't work any better, or maybe worse, than others in the same caliber and action type that are selling for a lot worse.

Cars, guitars, guns and anything else you care to think about, are the stuff dreams are made of. And dreams are all in your head. Nowhere else.

Sleep tight!

SgtSam

I don't know what church you go to but in mine we believe that he that dies with the most guns wins and probably dies later.

And not everyone buys guns just to HAVE them. Some of us actually see them as a better investment than stocks these days. Plus you get to shoot them in the meantime.

And by the way, I doubt the guy who has been shelling out $2000 for these 1076's really cares what we think after all.

 

[dacoontz]

SgtSam aka buzz killer aka stick-in-the-mud aka old curmugeon.

aka, still doesn't own a 1076 because he keeps getting outbid.

 

[ussbang]

I remember

being able to pick up these (std 1076) for $400 because they were very big bulky guns not good for concealment shot high priced ammo and hard to find. to each his own.

 

[SgtSam]

Hey Sniper 47! I've been called a lot worse and survived.

Yes, I'm old! 65 to be exact. And, I've never understood the majority of the rationalization that many people use to justify buying various things.

I don't knock the person. I just don't agree with the reasoning. If it's your "schtick" to buy various things for various, dubious, reasons, then cool. Have at it. I won't hate you in the morning!

Sorry it I came across as a "stick in the mud". But, I'm just a little old fashioned. My Dad was even more old fashioned and I picked up a lot from him, God Bless Him!

Yeah, have a ball my friend, buy what you want, when you want, how you want. But, don't expect all to agree with your actions. And enjoy the right to disagree and still be friends.

SgtSam

 

[sniper47]

Hey Sniper 47! I've been called a lot worse and survived.

Yes, I'm old! 65 to be exact. And, I've never understood the majority of the rationalization that many people use to justify buying various things.

I don't knock the person. I just don't agree with the reasoning. If it's your "schtick" to buy various things for various, dubious, reasons, then cool. Have at it. I won't hate you in the morning!

Sorry it I came across as a "stick in the mud". But, I'm just a little old fashioned. My Dad was even more old fashioned and I picked up a lot from him, God Bless Him!

Yeah, have a ball my friend, buy what you want, when you want, how you want. But, don't expect all to agree with your actions. And enjoy the right to disagree and still be friends.

SgtSam

To each his own, my man.