Need help with pricing a model 19-2

[onetoninetwist]

Looked at one yesterday. 4" blued gun with original box, papers and tools.
Gun was near perfect. Wooden grips were perfect. Very few rounds through it and possibly none ever. Owner said he hadn't fired it in the 15 years he has owned it.
$575.
Is this a fair price?

 

[Harrydale]

I think it is a good price. So much so that if you don't want it I would buy it.

 

[Peak53]

Better than fair. That's a definite buy now.

 

[mr.jbk79]

That 19-2 should've already been in your possession as you wrote this. That's underpriced for sure as described, by as much as a few hundred easily in most cases.

 

[Bob L]

I have seen a fair number of well used ones for more than that. I would grab it.

 

[bamabiker]

Local gun shop wanted $575 for a M19-2 that had been re-nickeled (trigger and hammer included) with worn out diamond targets.
He said he would make me a deal which usually means he'll knock the tax off...I walked away.

 

[Florida Guy]

If the shop is open on Sunday, I'd rush down today and buy it, if it hasn't been sold already.

 

[imakmst]

In these parts, that's a "hurt your arm gettin' out your wallet" price

 

[Maximumbob54]

All of the above. Why aren't there pics posted yet???

 

[g8rb8]

$575 is below a fair price by $200 so I would doubt it's at a LGS (local gun store). If it is at a LGS then something doesn't seem right, like maybe it's refinished, but every now and then you get lucky. If it's at a LGS and is original as described I would bet it's already sold. If an individual offered it then you should contact them today and offer to pay their asking price.

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well

 

[Voyager28]

Jump on it! If you don't want to jump on it send me a PM and I'll jump on it.

Bob

 

[Rpg]

Great price!

Of course you bought it, right?

 

[onetoninetwist]

Now for the rest of the story.
I saw the model 19 at the OGCA gun show in Ohio yesterday (Saturday). A guy was carrying it around in the Smith box. It was the only gun he owned and he just wanted to sell it.
I first saw him talking to a dealer who offered him $525 for the gun. Not knowing the value of it I assumed $575 was an average price. I tracked him down after that.
I could not find a flaw anywhere on the gun or the grips.
I got his phone number and told him I would get back to him if I wanted to buy it. He said he would only be there 10 minutes.
Earlier I had looked at a really nice smith 6906 with two mags from a private dealer at the show. I walked back to that aisle and bought that gun for $350. I left the show after that.
I had enough money with me to buy the 6906 and the 19 but I was happy with what I had.
Got home and started this thread last night.
Read the responses this morning and immediately called the owner of the model 19. He said he sold it 5 minutes after I talked to him at the show. No surprise there!
I feel like I'm doing a walk of shame for letting this slip by.
I really feel bad about it. Been thinking about it all day.
Not the first one that got away or the last one.
Thanks to all who responded. The information was very helpful but a little late. The late part being my fault.
Dave

 

[W. Peter Crampton]

Just picked up a 19-3, 4" in perfect condition (no box) from western Canada for $400. Not a -2 but, I think I did OK on this purchase.
P

 

[g8rb8]

Now for the rest of the story.
I saw the model 19 at the OGCA gun show in Ohio yesterday (Saturday). A guy was carrying it around in the Smith box. It was the only gun he owned and he just wanted to sell it.
I first saw him talking to a dealer who offered him $525 for the gun. Not knowing the value of it I assumed $575 was an average price. I tracked him down after that.
I could not find a flaw anywhere on the gun or the grips.
I got his phone number and told him I would get back to him if I wanted to buy it. He said he would only be there 10 minutes.
Earlier I had looked at a really nice smith 6906 with two mags from a private dealer at the show. I walked back to that aisle and bought that gun for $350. I left the show after that.
I had enough money with me to buy the 6906 and the 19 but I was happy with what I had.
Got home and started this thread last night.
Read the responses this morning and immediately called the owner of the model 19. He said he sold it 5 minutes after I talked to him at the show. No surprise there!
I feel like I'm doing a walk of shame for letting this slip by.
I really feel bad about it. Been thinking about it all day.
Not the first one that got away or the last one.
Thanks to all who responded. The information was very helpful but a little late. The late part being my fault.
Dave

We all have shoulda, woulda, coulda stories. Better luck next time.

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training.