Hey guys quick question. I have the opportunity to trade a rifle I have for a S&W 67-1. It is not the factory gun though. He had the factory barrel replaced with a 6" bull barrel...with a ramp (clarify?). Also he had trigger work done and the hammer spur removed. With this work done does it decrease the value of the gun? What would you value the gun at? I do not have serial numbers.
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trigger945
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Where was the work done? That will play into the value.
And photos will help, too.
And photos will help, too.
Many sellers of heavily modified guns often try to recoup their investment, often resulting in highly inflated prices. Depending on the quality of the modifications and purposeful changes made, the value will be buyer driven. Guns like those appeal to a limited number of buyers. You will not be buying a 67-1, but mix of parts from different makers. It may be a nice gun, but it will never be an original gun.
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A gun that was built right to begin with.
That has been treated in this fashion. I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. Just sayin.
That has been treated in this fashion. I would not touch it with a ten foot pole. Just sayin.
Big Cholla
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IMHO, don't pay for his mistakes. If you do make an offer do it low enough that you can pay for restoration and not be anymore in this gun than one that was original to begin with. ......... And, IMHO he should return the gun to original before trying to sell it. ............
Steve C
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The modifications made where for a target gun most likely Bullseye. 40-50 years ago revolvers where still being used for such competition but are currently seldom seen anymore for serious competition for Bullseye and don't have much use in any of the current popular shooting competitions either.
As sodacan stated there is limited number of shooters who would purchase such a pistol so modifications generally reduce value. Unless you want this gun for personal use you will unlikely recoup the value of your trade unless your rifle is of equally low value.
I have a law enforcement trade 67-1 with tapered barrel that is one of my favorite guns. It has a few dings from its carry days but I'd never trade it for a target modified 67.
As sodacan stated there is limited number of shooters who would purchase such a pistol so modifications generally reduce value. Unless you want this gun for personal use you will unlikely recoup the value of your trade unless your rifle is of equally low value.
I have a law enforcement trade 67-1 with tapered barrel that is one of my favorite guns. It has a few dings from its carry days but I'd never trade it for a target modified 67.
bananaman
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Welcome to the FORUM! We don't know the value of the rifle you are trading. That would/could make a lot of difference. I have a stock 67 no dash. It is a nice gun. Got a 10-6 in Jan. Heavily modified for PPC. I know where the work was done, and roughly when. It was a gamble, but feel OK at $505 + shipping. Bob
