M547 price question?

[diamonback68]

What are M&P 547s 9MM going for these days? About 98% with papers and no box. I was at a gunshow today and a guy had one for $750, but said "make me an offer" and I was dunbfounded on what to offer as I am not too up on this gun.

 

[ken158]

"What are they going for" is between a seller and buyer. Economics - you will pay what you are willing to pay to get what you want. A seller will sell when he believes the offer is all he can get. The economy is down, end of the month, and he may need to make a house payment... I would have started around $375 - because that is what I paid for the last one I bought.

 

[s&wchad]

The seller wasn't too far off. A 4" LNIB (rarer than the 3") sold on GB for over $1000 recently and the low end there seems to be around $600. Offer $550 (it worked for me)!

 

[manny25]

they are going for $700 to over $1,000 on GB id give him $650 for it at the price ur geting a pretty good deal the $750 is not bad on it

 

[diamonback68]

Thanks guys, I just have no feel for what these go for. I'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[Big Foot]

Jump at it...The appeciation is even going up by the month...The problem lies with what to do with it? Keep it for an ever-increasing investment: hence no firing...Or, shoot & enjoy it...I chose the former...

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

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[S. Kelly]

I bought one NIB in 92, a 3 inch. Paid $300, it was a toss up between that one and a LNIB 5946 with 3 mags. After the ban I felt I'd gyped myself, so I sold it, thought I was something else for getting $350 for it. Another mistake in a long line of gun mistakes. LOL

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I would have tried to score it below $700 but as the others have said I've seen prices go much higher on GB..
I have a 4" M547 & I've never been disapointed in it as a shooter, I can do anything a 4" K frame 357/38 can do & it's ammo is cheaper to aquire..
I'm always looking for a "Decent" Priced 3" M547 to join the small heard of 9mm S&W revolvers I have..
Let us know how it turns out..
Gary/Hk

 

[Allen-frame]

Dick , keep my # on your speed dial ,and when you come upon such deals ,call me.

$600. to $700. for any high condition 547 is a decent deal.
I have speed loaders to go with it if you make the deal. Let me know.

Regards , Allen

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

Ditto!!
Also I have at least a dozen speedloaders for the 547 mostly HKS but three are Safarilands..
There cool to have when you at the range with the 547..
If the 547 was that mint I wouldn't worry but if looking at an older/used one make sure the cylinders bores are smoth by looking with a magnifying glass or eye loupe also make sure all six extractor segments are intact.. These are currently available from Numrich for about $12ea..
Note the two fireing pins & that they look good & the hammer as well as these parts aren't available..
Alot of parts for the 547 are typical K Frame such as the trigger, rebound slide, hand, ejector rod but alot are special to that revolver only..
The speed loaders are out there even after 25 years I come across them.. I was lucky & had a member here offer to trade me some he could sell at the gunshows so I packed up several M10 & M586 speedloaders & the trade was on..
They were all as new in the package..
Also note that yesterday while at the Indy 1500 gunshow I scored an Alessi Bodygaurd shoulder holster for a 4" K Frame for "Three Dollars".. The 4" M547 might even see some carry this winter.. But a J Frame rules for that..
Good Luck on the 547 diamondback68 !!
Gary/Hk

 

[alukban]

It's worth what somebody is willing to pay...

I got mine for $900 from GB. Some deep gouges on the top strap and right side of frame but IT SHOOTS NIIIIICE!

I just got it this Saturday and I put 200 rounds through it over the weekend: 100 of Remington UMC (chrono'd to be about 1100 fps) and 100 of my handloads (124 gr JHP over 4.9 gr of Unique chrono'd to be doing about 1090 fps).

I had a hell of a bad flinch which were throwing my rounds low left but I settled down after about 140 rounds My handloads were producing snake eyes at 15y when I did my part - though about 3" low. I will be trying to go with heavier bullets doing the same speed to throw muzzle uphigher...

 

[5Wire]

I've got tracks on the two versions of the 547s. They're out of date but you can see the trend pretty clearly in this chart:

Here are the tracks:

Smith & Wesson 547 3" RB Revolver in 9 mm. Bluebook of Gun Values (30th Edition) indicates between $675 in 98% condition and $775 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 41 recorded prices for this model gun from $500 to $999 over a period of 6 Yrs 0 Mos ending May 7, 2008. The average price as of that date was $749. No refurbs, no refinishes, regular sights, all represented as 95% or better, no distinction for engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $317.

Smith & Wesson 547 4" SB Revolver in 9 mm. Bluebook of Gun Values (30th Edition) indicates between $675 in 98% condition and $775 in 100% condition for this gun. I have 34 recorded prices for this model gun from $450 to $995 over a period of 6 Yrs 1 Mos ending November 10, 2008. The average price as of that date was $620. all represented as 95% or better, no distinction for import location or engineering revision, if any, no special editions, no distinctions for box, papers, tools. Current or last MSRP is $317.

 

[KyJim]

Timely Thread

I just picked up my 3 inch 547 today. I'm bad at estimating percentages but the only thing wrong with the blue is the turn ring. The photos don't really give it justice. I paid $695.

P.S. Were these regulated for the 124 grain bullets? I usually shoot 115 gr rounds in my semi-autos.

 

[diamonback68]

Thanks one and all and what a great chart 5wire.
Unfortunately because of my health I wasn't able to get back to the show on Sunday, but I know the seller pretty well and if it didn't sell I am sure I will see him at the next show. Thanks again.

 

[Big Foot]

Quote: "I just got it this Saturday and I put 200 rounds through it over the weekend: 100 of Remington UMC (chrono'd to be about 1100 fps) and 100 of my handloads (124 gr JHP over 4.9 gr of Unique chrono'd to be doing about 1090 fps).
I had a hell of a bad flinch which were throwing my rounds low left but I settled down after about 140 rounds My handloads were producing snake eyes at 15y when I did my part - though about 3" low. I will be trying to go with heavier bullets doing the same speed to throw muzzle uphigher..."
Did you find the trigger pull to be "herculean"? If any revolver deserves a trigger-job: this is it.....Otherwise, balance, grip, sights: no problem..

 

[alukban]

not really

Did you find the trigger pull to be "herculean"? If any revolver deserves a trigger-job: this is it.....Otherwise, balance, grip, sights: no problem..

The trigger pull on mine is amazing for some reason. The timing seems like it is better than perfect and the DA and SA pulls are as smooth as a safe rolling on greased ball bearings... secure and firm. I haven't measured the pull weight but I can pull on it without haveing to choke up on the grip, using my fingertip.

Oh yeah, I put vintage repro HE grips on mine I plan on loading up some 148 gr full wadcutters sized to .356 that I found from beartoothbullets.com. I've been reading that the 547's are very accurate with the heavy Gold Dots.

 

[tekarra]

Ky Jim,
Nice find! It is a handome revolver. Enjoy it.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

I think that S&W put a heavier than standard 38/357 hammer spring in the 547s due to the hard primers used in alot of military 9mm ammo, Isreali Sub-Gun ammo comes to mind..
The folks that say there's is smooth & slick have had work done to them as every 547 I ever saw has had a heavier trigger pull than say a M19 etc..
You have to also figure that there's two firing pins for the hammer to strike & this may also account for the increased hammer spring tention, alot of 22 rimfire revolvers also have a stronger mainspring than a centerfire revolver..
I have a line on a 3" M547 that I may be able to aquire but the finacial advisers aren't gonna allow it for a while.
I've already picked up a set of Uncle Mikes Round Butt Combat grips for it..
Gary/Hk

 

[jefats]

Picked up this mint 547 some years back for $250. Lettered as one out of the pilot run of test revolvers in 1980.