Smith & Wesson 10-6 project revolver?

[mojave30cal]

I found this S&W 10-6 on another Forum. It's been modified
for CCW carry. The hammer has been bobbed, and the 3 inch
barrel came off another S&W revolver. The color doesn't match
the frame, and the barrel retention pin is protruding out on the
left side of the frame more than the right side. The side plate
screws need replacing, and the bolt face is not flush with the
recoil shield.

The seller says it shoots great, and the action is quite smooth.
He's asking $600.00, but I think it is worth a lot less. It might
make for a project gun, but not sure. What do you all think?

 

[Duckfood]

I think you can find much better examples to spend $600 on...

 

[lihpster]

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[mrchuck]

Ridiculous!!
It is not worth much due to the shape it is presently in!!!
Parts and labor costs are high these days.
Who knows what else is wrong with it.
At gun shows I go to, this type of shape is frequently scene, and the present owner always wants WAY TOO MUCH MONEY for a piece of ****.
I always pass on them as I would be scolding the owner.

 

[Narragansett]

600 is about 300 too much for that. You can do much better for that kind of money. Believe me, if it were a deal we would be jumping all over you to help you spend your money

 

[mojave30cal]

I was thinking $175.00 tops for this revolver.

 

[Jack Flash]

When the work on a gun looks amateurish, the rule of thumb is "don't buy". Paying an expert to set it right probably will make your total investment much more than the gun is worth.

You have his word that it shoots great, but sellers often exaggerate. Unless I knew him really well, I wouldn't count on what he says, I would go by what I see.

If I could get it cheap enough and wanted to fiddle with it myself, only then would I consider buying it.

 

[Model46]

Walk away and buy something decent. It's way too much money for what it is. Just my opinion.

 

[majick47]

Don't walk run!

 

[Marshal Tom]

And the Panel Says, NO!

 

[mojave30cal]

OK, I will run from this S&W like the wind. Thanks for all the
comments.

 

[JohnRippert]

While I am not quite as..........insistent about this gun as some here, I do agree that it is no better than a $300 revolver.

 

[Narragansett]

OK, I will run from this S&W like the wind. Thanks for all the
comments.

And get wind burned doing it

 

[GerSan69]

Good decision. For $600, you should get a "real" 3" Model 10, not a very obvious frankengun. Of course, the factory-issued 3's are going for even more, but if you really want one, you'll do the digging for a more reasonable price. Good luck!

 

[Targets Guy]

Don't buy it for $600.00.

 

[stansdds]

I realize that today's firearm prices are grossly inflated, but $600 for what was pictured is a firm "no". Had the work been done by a competent gunsmith, given the condition, $600 would still be a stretch.