S&W 5906

[K-22]

Looking at a 5906. Gun, one magazine, nothing else.
Gun is an easy 95%+.
Need a little help with value.
TIA
Best,
Gary

 

[jframejoey]

What are they asking for it?

 

[PeteC]

Last few months, from about $350 for a well worn police surplus gun, to about $750+ for ANIB. Here is one I bought from the classifieds for $425:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/622529-sold-sale-s-w-5906-a.html?622529=#post140820150

According to Genitron, original suggested retail price was $751.

Smith & Wesson Model 5906 9 mm

 

[imarangemaster]

My minty 59 was just $500

 

[ISCS Yoda]

My police surplus 5906 was under $400.00. Maybe 2 years ago or so.

 

[dasnake]

For me.

Bought one in '00, two 15 rd mags, 300.00 kanadian, about 95%, I know its long ago and far away, but just for info, I then had to spend another 200.00 to kanadianize it with a briley, great gun, I was visiting fellow member Sebago Son in '08 and he donated two 20 rd mags, that made it a greater gun, and more fun.

 

[MP-5]

I also picked up a mint 5906 approximately three years ago for $500. I don't even think I was fired. And strangely enough I haven't put a round through it yet. Go for it!

 

[stansdds]

In normal times, a 5906 in very good condition, one magazine, nothing else, would fetch $400. These days, anywhere from $500 to however much a desperate person is willing to pay.

 

[PeteC]

In normal times, a 5906 in very good condition, one magazine, nothing else, would fetch $400. These days, anywhere from $500 to however much a desperate person is willing to pay.

I very much hope nobody is "desperate" to buy a 5906, because there are so many available online. As for people desperate to buy "some kind of 9mm", right-now-TODAY, I would steer them away. First of, the safety-decocker takes getting used to before it becomes intuitive. Second, guns I like don't need the notoriety. I happen to like this one

 

[PeteC]

Out of curiosity, I looked at the completed auctions on gunbroker, and it looks like 5906 in excellent condition are selling for $700~800 with box, papers, and two magazines.

In VG-Exc condition, one magazine and no box, $500~600,which I assume is what the OP is asking. This is my definition of what VG means in the case of a SS duty-type gun (completed auction):

Smith & Wesson Model 5906 Semi Auto 9mm Stainless 15+1 No Reserve - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 887440817

Guns available locally I can hold, examine and nit-pick are worth extra to me personally, but that's just me,

 

[Zarr]

To quote PeteC: "Second, guns I like don't need the notoriety."

Best line I have read here all week!

 

[ACEd]

Lots of good old day prices - can we turn back clock or anyone got a time machine?

But today you can find New In Factory Case in the $750-800 range. Well used and looking well used $400 up. Value also depends on how many factory magazines. But I would guess one in 95% condition but without factory case / papers would bring $500-600 and add $20 for each extra magazine.

Agree more value if you can handle and strip to see innerds, plus no shipping charge and may not charge for FFL if you buy from your local shop.

 

[PeteC]

But today you can find New In Factory Case in the $750-800 range. Well used and looking well used $400 up. Value also depends on how many factory magazines. But I would guess one in 95% condition but without factory case / papers would bring $500-600 and add $20 for each extra magazine.

I would agree with that. I have seen a couple truly NIB 5906 examples sell for around $1K in online auction (SMH)

However, this is perhaps a more typical example (completed auction) which quickly exceeded my willingness to spend extra $$ on a 1990-ish 5906 with adjustable sights:

*S&W 5906 SA/DA 9MM EXC COND! - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 891259487

28 bids from about 10 people, and sold for $760. So adding $100 for the condition, and another $100 for the numbered box and papers rolleyes, that would put a fair price of a gun with only one magazine someplace around $525~550.

 

[Green Frog]

Oddly enough, the lack of a second magazine is not as significant with your 5906 as it would be in a 39 series gun. While single stack mags tend to be hard to find and expensive, the hi-cap mags are apparently more easily found and less expensive. Also there are some good aftermarket double stack mags available, but no such single stackers.

I haven't seen what you think it will cost you, but if I were looking for one, I'd jump on $500 or less, and think about a nice one for a little more. The final decision of course must rest with you.

Froggie

 

[dasnake]

Just curious

Hi there, you say 39 mags are pricey, I have a great 39-2 that is kanadianized with a dozen mags, what would be a fair price per mag if I sold them with the gun, up here you must be grandfathered to have a 4 inch but at 4 1/8th inch it is restricted and sellable, thanks for bringing this up.

 

[Green Frog]

Dasnake, we're hijacking a thread here, but since you asked, they're bringing anywhere from $50-60 or more around here. I just got one on Gun Broker for $30+HIS and felt like I'd hit the lottery. By the way, dasnake, are those Bailey barrels still available up there in the Great White North?
Apologies to the OP and now back to his topic... I stand by my previous estimate that $500 for just the gun with one magazine is an attractive price.

 

[BruceB]

I bought a nice clean adjustable sight 5906 in 2010 on the big auction site, fired quite a bit but very well taken care of. Came with 8 15rd mags, box, Galco paddle holster and dual mag pouch for $450 shipped. I would expect that prices have gone up accordingly in the last 10 years.
It's been a great gun, only failure was a chipped extractor nose which caused ejection jams, so it made a trip to S&W for a new one, and got an action job while there.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

They are nice guns. Right now $500 would be a good deal for a good condition shooter.

 

[PeteC]

Hi there, you say 39 mags are pricey, I have a great 39-2 that is kanadianized ...

I have no idea what that means... but I hope it wasn't too painful!

 

[dasnake]

Go to

My green frog post, I will explain, I don't want to hijack here.