RM Price check

[Shooting4life]

I had someone on another forum I post on offer to buy my registered magnum. I wasnt really interested in selling but I told the guy I would sell if the price was right. He the. Asked what that was and I can up with a price I thought was over market: the potential buyer then said that sounds reasonable, which kinda shocked me.

I've been out of touch with the s&w market for the last few years as being a new homeowner limits the discretionary funds for pre war s&w's. I was wonder what you thought my RM was worth.

The RM is probably the most common variation made, 6.5 inch barrel, gold bead front sight, original blue. It has aftermarket period correct roper grips and original box, non numbered. The finish is overall good, with the grips on I would rate 96-97. However when you remove the grips it has a good amount of pitting on one side that is completely covered by the grips. The gun was originally sold to a department store, so no history. The standing offer is 8k for the gun, grips and box. I was wondering if the market went crazy for these in the last 4-5 years or am I getting a real good deal.

Thanks

 

[murphydog]

It is a more than fair offer for the gun and box as pictured. Whether you will want the gun more than the money in a few years is the question that only you can answer. Good luck in your decision.

 

[Modified]

Very nice ropers, plus a box. If the condition is the same on both sides it's probably 4 to 6k-ish at the moment. Even being the common configuration. I think the market on them is slightly soft right now due to the lovely political climate, so lower end might be more likely. I'd say 8k is very good based on the pitting being there.

I paid $4400 the other day for a Non-Reg Mag in the same configuration with Kearsarge the other day, more wear, probably 90% given the wear on it. I felt it was a great price, but the Kearsarge stocks are pretty hard to get and expensive. The ropers on yours are too, but not quite as pricy.

 

[SAFireman]

That price is pretty close to market for that gun with the box and those stocks. The pitting is one issue that could really kill value on a high end gun. It is not pictured, so I made as educated a guess as I can from what it pictured.

Good luck in your sale (and new home ownership).

 

[Shooting4life]

The condition is the same on both sides, this pic makes it look better than it actually is.


Here is up close on one area

 

[jimmyj]

$8000.00 !!
SELL IT !

 

[gmborkovic]

Hello OP, $8000, cash is a lot of cake for a lot of gun, and beautiful also.
Would I sell it, I dont know. I have sold a lot of guns, and never looked back. This is your call. Best, Mike

 

[pharmer]

Sorry to pry but I checked your profile. At half my age I'd elect to keep it. That might be the last RM in your lifetime if you let it go. If'n you was an OF, I'd be counting that 8K before sundown. Joe

 

[29aholic]

Does the buyer know about the pitting under the grips?

 

[Shooting4life]

Does the buyer know about the pitting under the grips?

Yes, they know. I'll try and take a pic tonight.

 

[Richochet]

Price Check RM

Take the $8,000. But make sure the buyer is ok with the pitting.

 

[DHENRY]

Shooting4life
Sell it.
The price and time both seem right.
Don

 

[shottist]

Unless you gotta have that 8K, don't do it. YOU"LL BE SORRY!

 

[H Richard]

That would be a tough decision for me. But I'm 75 and beginning to sell off a few of my collection. With an offer above market I'd probably sell.

 

[jsfricks]

I still haven't been fortunate to be able to get my first RM yet, but hopefully one day. But if I did, it would probably be one of the last I would sell. But 8k is a lot of greenbacks.

 

[Doc44]

Eight thousand is more than a fair price, but unless you need the money, I would hang onto the .357.

Bill

 

[gjamison]

I'm thinking of selling mine. My RM with box is around 80% condition and it's all correct, the way it left the factory, also have a factory letter and 6 SWHF documents. I'm going to ask $6500.

Yours is beautiful and ropers! I think its worth all of $8000!!!

 

[Jack Flash]

From what others have said, you could sell that one to him for $8k and then buy two for $4k each. Just a thought.

 

[chud333]

Love those Ropers. And the gun as well.

You just gotta decide if you want to sell or not.
That price is way more than fair from what i've
been seeing. If you are a young guy there's no
reason you won't be able to find another on down
the road if you want. They can be found for sale
all the time.

Chuck

 

[quinn]

$8K seems like fair market value to me. I don't think you are leaving any money on the table but I don't think you are taking advantage of the buyer, either. Sell if you need the money... keep if you don't. As others have pointed out you may not get to own another one (if that matters to you).