Paid too much? Model 14-5
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I agree with tws3boys. I have several "antique" Smiths and a couple of Rugers that I may have paid too much for, but now, I don't care. I like them, and most are, or have become, shooters.
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Brownsvilleshooter
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Funny hint… I'll shoot it tomorrow with my hand loaded wad cutter loads. I'm sure it'll be way more accurate than I.
If it is, it'll be a favorite and I'll shoot it often.
If it is, it'll be a favorite and I'll shoot it often.
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Brownsvilleshooter
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Thank you everyone for your answers.
Happy it was a fair deal… I would have paid $1000 for it. I really liked and it is in really nice condition.
Cleaned, lubed and ready to shoot.
Happy it was a fair deal… I would have paid $1000 for it. I really liked and it is in really nice condition.
Cleaned, lubed and ready to shoot.
Rpg
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I wouldn't pay that much for a full lug revolver, but I dislike them a lot.
Seems like you paid a reasonable price given the market.
Seems like you paid a reasonable price given the market.
When the 586 (L frame 357, full lug barrel) came out in the early '80s, quite a few people found that they made excellent target revolvers.
Your 14-5 takes the attributes of the 586 and puts in a K-frame 38 special.
I know a LOT of Bullseye target shooters that compete in the NRA Distinguished Revolver NRA matches, the Harry Reeves match, etc., that would consider that to be a perfect target revolver!
Walk into a "Big Box" gun store with $800 and try to find anything nearly that nice.
You have one more job: Range report with your wadcutters, please!!
Your 14-5 takes the attributes of the 586 and puts in a K-frame 38 special.
I know a LOT of Bullseye target shooters that compete in the NRA Distinguished Revolver NRA matches, the Harry Reeves match, etc., that would consider that to be a perfect target revolver!
Walk into a "Big Box" gun store with $800 and try to find anything nearly that nice.
You have one more job: Range report with your wadcutters, please!!
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heeter3
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They are not making them anymore.The 14 is a fantastic revolver.Mine is the best gun that I own and yes I would pay $800.00 for mine without batting an eye.Good for you Brownsville shooter.
jcs266
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Not a bad price at all. It looks to be in great shape. I personally don't worry too much about $100 +/- on such things. If I want it I buy it... $100 is a steak dinner with the wife or a tank of gas. Not worth worrying about if you like it.
Great score! Nice gun
Great score! Nice gun
Very nice looking 14-5. I think the price was reasonable, by today's standards. Congrats on your new revolver! 
I just bought a beautiful, hardly shot, M14-2 6 inch for $700 at Reno, NV. gun show a few weeks ago. Maybe $800 would be a tad high, but a good price next year.
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