Model 18 pricing

[ramptester]

What is the collective experience of the members regarding recent prices of model 18 revos? I almost bid on a very good example on Gunbroker yesterday, but it was without a box and still went for mid-$600's. I have a local pawn shop dealer who wants $495 for a well used example, also without box,wrong stocks, etc. It is probably about a 70-75% finish-wise. He will not budge with offers of 400 (and even a test-the-waters $450) cash.

Is this now the norm? It would appear that everyone looks at the top number from Supica or GBB and adds $100-$200, regardless of condition.

 

[diamonback68]

He's on the very high end of the price list for one in that condition, but not out of line. He will probably hold at that price and may get it.

 

[mtime7]

yes, these #'s are the norm it seems now.. I saw one at a show last summer for $569 and know I wish I had bought it.. Although I watched in pain as a excel. 18-3 sold on GB for $469 the day after Christmas, (guns were going cheap that day) but the day before christmas I bought a 29-2 and was pretty broke

 

[ColbyBruce]

ramptester, I sent you a P.M. with info on a #18 in Buford, GA.

 

[Mordogie]

I actually purchased that Model 18 on GB the day after Christmas. It was a sleeper as far as the auction goes at $469. I would have paid more as I had been looking for a nice M18. The prices I was looking at were significantly higher for lesser condition guns. Good luck on your quest as they are out there.

 

[robctwo]

There were three very nice 18s at the local gun show here in western Oregon last weekend. All were $695. I didn't try to dicker or inquire too close as I had just bought one off GB for slightly less, but slightly more with shipping.

I was shooting it today. We were busting clay birds on the bank at 38+ yards. Not every shot, but my buddy and I were having a little competition trying to break each bird before the other guy. He was shooting light .44 mags.

While he was reloading he noticed I was shooting the larger pieces of the birds to "clean up". I ran about 300 through it today. No regrets on the purchase price here.

 

[glenncal1]

I bought a 98% plus 4" model 48-4 on GB a month ago for $425, a very good deal. I have been looking for an 8 3/8" to go with that one and my 6" 48-4. They are bringing $$$$. Just gotta keep you eye out. Seem to be better deals had from local want ads.