Price check on Model 19 2 1/2"

[MTKTM]

A local shop has taken in on consignment a gorgeous nickel Model 19 2 1/2". Pinned and recessed. They claim it was born in 1980. The gun is NIB, supposedly never fired, looks pristine, box, tools, paperwork. The asking price is $680. My gut was saying that is a fair price, but not exactly a steal. What say you?

Thanks.

 

[rbmac52]

I agree with you. That price is in the ballpark.

 

[bamabiker]

Certainly not a steal but I can see one selling for that.

 

[usm1rifle]

I think it is worth the asking price, offer them less and see what happens.

 

[Stu454]

As noted above, that's fair but by no means great.

 

[Sportsterguy]

For the condition plus the goodies I think its a very good price. A snub K frame doesn't get any better IMO and you have a definate collectors piece there.

 

[murphydog]

I think it is high by $100-125, so I agree with a lower offer.

 

[Dump1567]

I recently sold one in like condition but blued for $675. It too was from 1980.

 

[bettis1]

If your barber just gave you a hot tip on a stock that is "guaranteed" to double and it only cost $680/share and you have $1360 to invest, buy both the gun and the stock and put them in your safe deposit box.

I will put money on the fact that the gun will appreciate faster than the "guaranteed" stock.

If you only want a shooter, keep looking and buy one of lesser condition without the goodies. If you are interested in a collectible piece that is a good investment then, try for a lower price, but Buy the Gun!

Bob

 

[rags]

I would feel better at a solid $600, "even" in the condition you describe. But...if it "IS" TRULY NIB, supposedly never fired, looks pristine, box, tools, paperwork, offer him $600 and if he says NO, fold like a wet paper towel and give him what he wants, and don't look back...

 

[gunlovingirl]

I agree with Bob. Offer $600. If they won't haggle, buy it anyway. Even if it's not quite worth the $680 today, it will be tomorrow!

 

[ltxi]

x2...don't remember what I paid for mine roughly 15 years ago. Much less, but if I had to buy it today for $600 I wouldn't hesitate for a second.

 

[WFR]

I would feel better at a solid $600, "even" in the condition you describe. But...if it "IS" TRULY NIB, supposedly never fired, looks pristine, box, tools, paperwork, offer him $600 and if he says NO, fold like a wet paper towel and give him what he wants, and don't look back...

THIS!

Because the odds of seeing another one in similar condition are slim to darn near none!
Even the P&R 19 snubs are creeping up on $600 these days.

 

[1 old 0311]

Check Gunbroker. NIB Nickel P&R 2 1/2" 19 ARE way over $700 some hitting the $800+ range.

 

[MTKTM]

I went back into the shop and offered $625, but they held firm at $680, so I sucked it up and bought it. The gun is truly pristine, in fact it's the nicest 19 I think I've ever seen. I seriously doubt it's ever been fired aside from the factory test, and the nickel surfaces are virtually blemish free and mirror-like. Likewise, the stocks are shiny and show no indication that they've ever been used.

I'll try to get some pics taken and post them here. Much as I hate to simply put it away as a "safe queen", I'm afraid that may be almost mandatory with this gun.

 

[rags]

Great news! You did what you had to do. You did realize that they don't make those anymore? Box doc's a goodies? Now, The pics will be worth waiting for!

 

[PH-2]

MT,

I'll hold your place 'til you can get back with pics of your new treasure!

Mike

 

[Rogue686]

I went back into the shop and offered $625, but they held firm at $680, so I sucked it up and bought it. The gun is truly pristine, in fact it's the nicest 19 I think I've ever seen. I seriously doubt it's ever been fired aside from the factory test, and the nickel surfaces are virtually blemish free and mirror-like. Likewise, the stocks are shiny and show no indication that they've ever been used.

I'll try to get some pics taken and post them here. Much as I hate to simply put it away as a "safe queen", I'm afraid that may be almost mandatory with this gun.

Good investment.

 

[gkitch]

Frequent flyer miles

I hope you paid with an American Express. That's what I do when someone sticks to their price after a fair cash offer. They pay a higher % than for other cards and I get miles to fly. It aint much but it make me feel better.

 

[MTKTM]

I hope you paid with an American Express. That's what I do when someone sticks to their price after a fair cash offer. They pay a higher % than for other cards and I get miles to fly. It aint much but it make me feel better.

This shop won't take a credit card on consignment items, otherwise I would have. But I guess the price was fair. Here are a couple of pics, the lighting wasn't great, but gives an idea. PH 2, yours looks great!