Was at a local gun shop today and was shocked at how many pristine Bangor Punta era revolvers he had in stock. I asked him if he was doing a estate sale or consignment ,he said they were the shops. I was running late and didn't have time to check everything out so I gravitated to a nice blued snub model 10-5 still had the pistol permit, "NJ" from 1977 , decent numbered box vc paper tools in bag, it looked unfired. The guy said he had to get the price figured out and to call later today, which I haven't still trying to decide if I need another gun. What would be a fair price ?
Model 10 snub?
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RMFnLA
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Regardless of the price if it is really unfired there will probably be a premium for that, which you will lose if you shoot it, so that needs to be taken into consideration.
bwade
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Probably $400 + tax and fees is a good price. Try for less. He may want more though since he has all the stuff with it.
Probably $400 + tax and fees is a good price. Try for less. He may want more though since he has all the stuff with it.
Texas Star
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Without seeing the gun in person or very detailed photos, all we can do is guess.
Maybe $250-$450? Condition is absolutely vital, and does it have the box and tools and literature?
Where you live is also a big factor.
Do you really want a K-frame gun taking only .38 Special cartridges?
Maybe $250-$450? Condition is absolutely vital, and does it have the box and tools and literature?
Where you live is also a big factor.
Do you really want a K-frame gun taking only .38 Special cartridges?
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Bosquebass
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With box, papers and tools a steal it price would be $450.
Expect it to be priced at $650 or more.
Expect it to be priced at $650 or more.
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It is unconfirmed unfired but pretty much ever gun is thats 40+ years old the lack of even a slight turn line and the way the cylinder opened it felt like it hadn't ever been open. The gun is in NJ. Im not a big model 10 guy I really would prefer a model 15 or 19 so I'm going to see what the bottom line is.
I agree that it will be more than 450.00, and maybe 600+ if it truly is unfired. I look at the front of the cylinder for evidence of only 3 shots fired, and the recoil shield and forcing cone. A turn line can be misleading. Yes it can be evidence of use. it can also be evidence of dryfiring, and just cycling the action, Also, a sharp cylinder stop can add to a ring.
if it truly looks unfired, and you get the box and goodies, and it is 450.00 you ought to grab it so fast it gets windburn.
The gun below was bought unfired from the orig. owner, and the second owner put 10 shots through it, and said it was too nice to shoot. i believe I paid 575.00 for it. ser # D168 made in 1968
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Those are some nice revolvers. I really love those old beautiful blued guns.
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We all have opinions, and ain't we glad? Here's mine. I personally think everyone oughta own a Model 10 revolver. Just because. It's the anvil of the S&W hammers! Hard to hurt them! And a two inch or a three inch Model 10 is a treasure! The two inchers are not often seen, although they are not rare. One in excellent condition is definitely a treasure, one that is begging to be fired and taken good care of. IMO, a nice two inch should command a bit of a premium in price over the garden variety Model 10's. And I have seen some sell at some pretty steep prices, understanding that I first started pricing S&W revolvers back in the last century in the 60's. I understand your preference for the adjustable sighted revolvers, but I'm telling you from experience that the fixed sighted ones shoot just as well and they are more comfortable to carry because that sharp edged rear sight isn't taking the hide off your arm or the paint off your door facings!
I kind of prefer the round butted Model 10 snubbies, but I can make do with a square butted one almost as well. I can tell you that I have more than one Model 10-5, including a two inch, and all of them have very good actions and are very good shooters. Mine ain't going anywhere! Your money though, and your choice. Just sayin' that what you describe is a good revolver that I suspect you will come to like more and more the longer you own it!
PS: A good fair price for a very good condition Model 10 like you describe (if it checks out well mechanically as well as cosmetically) would be at least $400.00 IMO. I'd try to buy it as cheap as I could, but with all the stuff with it, given today's prices, I wouldn't leave it there at $500.00 if I wanted it at all.
I kind of prefer the round butted Model 10 snubbies, but I can make do with a square butted one almost as well. I can tell you that I have more than one Model 10-5, including a two inch, and all of them have very good actions and are very good shooters. Mine ain't going anywhere! Your money though, and your choice. Just sayin' that what you describe is a good revolver that I suspect you will come to like more and more the longer you own it!
PS: A good fair price for a very good condition Model 10 like you describe (if it checks out well mechanically as well as cosmetically) would be at least $400.00 IMO. I'd try to buy it as cheap as I could, but with all the stuff with it, given today's prices, I wouldn't leave it there at $500.00 if I wanted it at all.
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Absalom
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It doesn’t really sound like you want that model. And based on your question it also doesn’t sound like you have much experience flipping guns for profit, which would be the only other excuse to buy an unfired gun with box because it comes at an attractive price.
Because that’s the thing with guns that are unfired and come with the box. They sit there unfired in their box, and then you die.
So I’d buy the gun if you decide you want to try a like-new 10-5 snub as a shooter or/and carry gun, and you can get it at an appropriate price, maybe below 450 or so. Otherwise you should probably look for one of your preferred models.
The 10-5 is too new to ever be a collectible in our lifetimes.
I have a M10-5 2" that was a SB, I made it into a RB and put goodyear grips on it. 
Before-
https://i.postimg.cc/Y0Gh754w/10-5-2-1.jpg
After next to my M640...
https://i.postimg.cc/RFq01kLn/M640-M10-5-001.jpg
Before-
https://i.postimg.cc/Y0Gh754w/10-5-2-1.jpg
After next to my M640...
https://i.postimg.cc/RFq01kLn/M640-M10-5-001.jpg
shouldazagged
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If I bought it it would not stay "unfired", period. I've never bought guns with an eye toward flipping them for profit, and I'm way too old to wait for one to appreciate.
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This is my old 10-5 shooter and it's finish is well worn from years of being carried, just like so many other model 10s out there. Because they were a working gun most of them that you come across now are in this condition or worse, being shot loose from a steady diet of SuperVel ammo back in the day. To find one ANIB at a fair price doesn't happen often these days. And the fair market price only goes higher every year.
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A LNIB 10 snub would make a fine carry gun until that first scratch .I always hate that first scratch or nick on a pristine set of grips man I hate that.I would be too obsessive to carry one that nice but I'm outside beating around in the heat ,sweat,cold rain whatever .
I just can't warm up to the looks of the SB 2" mod 10. I love the looks
and feel of the RB guns though and have three of them. I don't need
another one but they don't take up much room so if I run across another
RB 2" 10 at a decent price it might follow me home.
and feel of the RB guns though and have three of them. I don't need
another one but they don't take up much room so if I run across another
RB 2" 10 at a decent price it might follow me home.
I still have a box of Super Vel ammo from back in the day
No such thing as unfired. They have all been fired at least once.
If it's all that nice it's worth at least $600 IMHO.
I bought my 10-5 ten or fifteen years ago for $250, had to re-finish it,
with Grashorns and all I have well over $600 in it. Nobodies offering,
but I dont think I would take a grand for it.
Probably more in the "accessories" that in the gun.
If it's all that nice it's worth at least $600 IMHO.
I bought my 10-5 ten or fifteen years ago for $250, had to re-finish it,
with Grashorns and all I have well over $600 in it. Nobodies offering,
but I dont think I would take a grand for it.
Probably more in the "accessories" that in the gun.
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At $400 as described, I'll take 3. I've paid $400 for nice 90% models of these with no box. Please let us know how this turns out.
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Everyone should have at least one 2" Mod 10.
3 screw, 4 screw, 5 screw.
3 screw, 4 screw, 5 screw.
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Just the barrel and three chambers, two or three chambers may never have been;-).
FWIW, I don't own any that I have not or would not shoot, it would be like a car I would not drive.
I like the Grashorns. I have them on a Colt Officer's ACP. I may need another set
I think that anything 3 inches or less is a snub nosed revolver.
We have had several discussions recently about 2" snubbies, 2" Model 10s specifically, and similar. So I won't repeat any of those threads here. They're easy to find. Suffice it to say that as far as I can tell in re Model 10 snubs, unless you're buying a collector's item, to wit, LNIB with the box and tools, $400 is a very standard price in these parts, a beater might go for less, a stunning one might go for more. But if you're buying it as a shooter then paying more than $450 would be giving the seller a nice bonus. IMHO. YMMV.
As an aside, a 2" K-frame loaded with quality .38 Special ammunition is an IDEAL weapon for concealed carry or even home defense
Which is why that's very often what I have with me or available in the house.
mike from st pete
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Last year I bought a 2 inch square butt 10-5 with box, paperwork and cleaning tool for $450.
No turn line, until I shot it, a little freckling from sitting in the box for 50 years.
Maybe it is worth less because I shot it, but I'm not a collector of safe queens.
No turn line, until I shot it, a little freckling from sitting in the box for 50 years.
Maybe it is worth less because I shot it, but I'm not a collector of safe queens.
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Everyone should have at least one 2" Mod 10.
3 screw, 4 screw, 5 screw.
If you feel that strongly about it, would you be so kind as to send me one? hehehehehehe. I'll take the 3 screw. I'm not picky.
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Maybe you do have a lot of $ in but you certainly have a nice looking outfit that gets the job done.Those stags are outstanding love Patrick Grashorns work.
Nice gun! I also have a 3" RB mod 10-8 in similar condition.
Since it has a RB I'll call it a snub
