Mod 63 no dash, manufacture date? Purchase or no?

[Adk.IBO]

I spotted this gun at a local gun shop, looks to be in good shape except it's way dirtier than I'd ever put a gun away. Serial# M209516. Can I get a date please? Price is $599. As far as I can tell that's fair. Opinions are welcome. I took a couple of pictures... Thanks, stay safe, John

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

It would of shipped in the early '80's.... 1981 to 1984. Those "M" serial numbers were not issued in anything close to normal order. They were all over the place.

 

[Adk.IBO]

Thank you Kernel!

 

[Camster]

A fair deal.Doubtful that anyone here would sell a comp for less.
I think that was about the number that I sold my 63 no dash for, five years ago,though mine was a pinned version..

 

[Wee Hooker]

Fair price. Good shape. Fun gun. Then there is the thing about not seeing these in a local gun shop more than twice in a coons age....

 

[H Richard]

Just saw one sell at auction last Sat. for $650, no box similar condition. I'd grab it.

 

[VaTom]

Sounds fair. Paid $675 for mine several years ago. Pinned barrel model. Don't see them in stores very often. Seen then for up to $900 at gun shows.

I would buy it if you are looking for a great frame J frame .22.

 

[Walter Rego]

$599 for a Model 63 is a good price these days. Even if it's had a couple thousand rounds through it you can't hardly wear one of those out. As much as I like blued guns, if someone is going to use a Kit Gun for its intended purpose, you can't beat a stainless Model 63.

 

[ImDrRich]

Mighty fine looking 63 there. I grab that one if I were you.

 

[jay73]

I watched one sell at an estate auction last week. $675