goldwinghg
Member
I ran across a model 610 6". The owner says it is NIB. What would be a good offer on it? What is the general opinions,of these pretty rare piece?
S&W Model 610 6"
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The Model 610 is a current production revolver that is still offered in a 6" configuration. It has an MSRP of $1,007
There are no good offers. Sellers are having Gold Fever with whatever they are selling
A little more than a year ago, these could be bought brand new in the $850-$950 region depending on the dealer.
Personally, I never pay MSRP for anything, but in the current China Virus Crisis that we live in sellers are demanding all kinds of crazy money for stuff
Some of the asking prices are as much a 5 or 10 times what these items would have sold for one year ago
There are no good offers. Sellers are having Gold Fever with whatever they are selling
A little more than a year ago, these could be bought brand new in the $850-$950 region depending on the dealer.
Personally, I never pay MSRP for anything, but in the current China Virus Crisis that we live in sellers are demanding all kinds of crazy money for stuff
Some of the asking prices are as much a 5 or 10 times what these items would have sold for one year ago
Rock185
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Is the 610 you're considering a pre lock type, or one with the lock? I suspect that might have considerable effect on the price, with some of the current NIB guns with internal lock in the $900-$1000 range. Some of the earlier pre lock guns though have sold in the $1500-$2000 range.
They're in current production, so 610s are not rare. I had two of the early '90s 610s with 5" barrels. I considered them to be very good revolvers, and wish I'd kept at least one of them. I've owned a number of 10MM Revolvers and semi-autos, and the 610s were the most accurate of the bunch in my hands...
They're in current production, so 610s are not rare. I had two of the early '90s 610s with 5" barrels. I considered them to be very good revolvers, and wish I'd kept at least one of them. I've owned a number of 10MM Revolvers and semi-autos, and the 610s were the most accurate of the bunch in my hands...
I'm pretty sure the no lock guns came in 5 and 6 1/2.
CLASSIC12
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I can’t help with the price since I live in Switzerland, but they’re great guns, beefy of course (N frame) but well balanced in the 5 inch version. The double action is one of the best of my stock S&Ws. Made in 1990.
I am finding the current production 610s running between $849 and $899, while the no dash and dash are all over the place depending on condition, box, etc - $1100 to $2000. A year ago I happily bought my dash one for $1100. I am still looking for a 5” no dash.
Edit: Found a 5”!
Edit: Found a 5”!
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I'm Bad
You are correct, I should have said 6 1/2"
In addition to what you mention, the initial offering of 610s also included 4" and 3" Models
This one sold to yours truly yesterday for $1230 shipped. While not a steal, I am happy.
Smith & Wesson Smith Wesson Pre Lock 610 Classic Unfired With Box And Paper Work 10mm For Sale at GunAuction.com - 17134663
Next challenge, finding affordable ammo.
Smith & Wesson Smith Wesson Pre Lock 610 Classic Unfired With Box And Paper Work 10mm For Sale at GunAuction.com - 17134663
Next challenge, finding affordable ammo.
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CLASSIC12
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The unfluted cylinder and quick-change from sight is why I prefer the dash one, unfortunately it only came with a 6.5” bbl.
