S&W prices through the roof

[99savage308]

I have noticed over the last 2>3 years Smith(revolvers) anything has gone UP. Not too many Smith revolvers anywhere in my state;WV.

 

[Casehardn]

I really can't see M15's as drawing that much, I just picked one up here for $340 OTD, so many were made. Alot of them show up with some carry wear and shot very little. I've always thought that was because they were a favorite of security gaurds.
I do agree with TSquared on the subject of old vs. new Smiths, I believe that the older guns should be selling for alot more than what they are. When you look at the $1K price tags on so many of the new models and then look at a similar model from 20 to 30 years ago, the quality is just not there.
2 peice barrels, an ugly hole in the sideplate and a finish that is 2nd rate at best, the old ones should be bringing in 90% of the new prices, especially in the box.
I believe that what is keeping prices down now is the fact that many older shooters/collectors/acquirers are passing on and thier old revolvers are being passed down to kids and grandkids who have no use for a wheelgun. They want that spiffy new Glock and couldn't give a flip about some arcaich item such as an old Model 28.
If you have the cash, you'd better take advantage of this semi-glut while you can, I can't see it lasting for very long.
My two cents, spend it wisely,
RD

I agree. There are 3 pretty good gun shops within 30 minutes of where I live. 1 out of the 3 (the biggest store) always has the lowest prices on revolvers due to the volume of semi-autos on their shelves. If some one trades in a couple of revolvers that are going to take up selling space on their shelf, they would rather move them than have them sit. So it does depend on the specific shop. I recently picked up a minty 34-1 snubby for $400 and a spotless 15-3 snubby for $450. Not too bad for northeast prices.

 

[peepaw]

I picked up a 15-3 in nickle a few weeks ago for $325. Gun is easily 95%.

 

[lagavulin62]

I don't know about model 15's. I could never bring myself to pay a premium for a 38. but that's just me.

what I want to know is why all of a sudden you can't find 686's here in the houston area for under 600. i'm talking about stores that are letting good condition 13's and other k frames go for decent prices. but that 686 that would make the perfect truck gun is beyond even bargaining territory. what is with that?