Value of a 586-2?

[FP2000H]

So, I'm considering for a 586-2. Just wondering what I should be looking out for.

This one seems to be in pretty good condition, but the guy didn't send the best pictures. Most of them are blurry. He says it's in "excellent" condition. I'm inclined to only offer a trade value somewhere in the realm of $500-$600 for it. How far off the mark am I?

Here are some of the pics he sent (they are actually the best of the bunch).

 

[zonker5]

I think 500-600 is about right. I sure wouldn't go over that.

 

[Bigman]

I paid around %50 for a 586-3 last year. I only got the gun, No box or papers, but I did get an extra set of S&W grips, besides the originals. So I think you your offer is a good one. But like others, I would ask the lower price first and see where that leads. Good Luck Ray

 

[FP2000H]

He has some ammo he's willing to throw in on it so I'm inclined to offer $550 against my Remington LTR which normally retails for around $1000 and is less than a year old.

While I'd had the rifle listed for $800, I am leaning toward asking the guy for $300 in cash on top of the revolver to complete the trade (and I still think I'm taking a little bit of a loss but it just ain't rifle buying season in my neck of the woods right now).

I get the sneaking suspicion he wants to do a straight trade which isn't going to happen.

 

[Hillbilly77]

How much ammo are you talking about? The ammo might make the deal.

I'd say $500-$600 for the 586 is ballpark, but closer to $600 is probably more accurate.
Depending on what he has for ammo, an even trade might be a fair deal for both of you.

 

[FP2000H]

He said a box and a half of Hornady ammo - nothing special.

Someone on another forum put the value without box and papers and it being a dash model around $450-$500 tops.

What kind of function check should I perform when I handle it?

 

[BAM-BAM]

Bought a 6" 586 no dash ANIB, but no box, at a local gun shop for $550 OTD about 4 years ago.

I decided I "needed" a 6" .357 for the safe to fill a nitch..... and to scratch an itch..... and was willing to pay a $50-75 premium for a 586 in NIB condition.

So $500 to $600 seems about right........ 4" bring more than 6"ers.

If he was looking to trade that 586 to a gun shop on a rifle I'm guessing he'd get about $350-400 here in W. Pa.

 

[Hillbilly77]

He said a box and a half of Hornady ammo - nothing special.

Someone on another forum put the value without box and papers and it being a dash model around $450-$500 tops.

What kind of function check should I perform when I handle it?

Tell you what - I'll take all of the $450 L frames you'll sell me.
They command a lot more money these days (in case the poster on your other forum didn't notice - everything has gotten more expensive).

I recently saw a 686-4 at the local Gander Mt. marked $699.... It was sold in less than 2 days.


As far as checks you should perform, here is a good guide:
Buying a Used Handgun

 

[lhump1961]

I recently paid $650 for a LNIB 6" dash 4...I am happy. Some may say I over paid but I don't think so. A new 586 is going to be at least $700 and I don't want a new one!

Any 586 thru the dash 4 has all the characteristics S&W folks want in a revolver. If a 586 is what you want and it is in excellent condition then I think $500-$600 is a reasonable price...less than that would be great of course but you aren't getting taken. JMHO

I paid $600 for a LNIB 4" no dash 1 1/2 years ago and am ok with that deal as well.

Don't ask me what I paid for the 3"...

 

[arjay]

I paid about $500 for a -1 three (?) years ago that still looks new.If you can get it for $5-600,that's not bad compared to the rising cost of many other guns.

 

[old bear]

I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned this yet. I would be worried about the lack of clear photos. Photos don't have to be professional but they should be clean and clear enough to give someone a VERY good idea of the condition of the revolver.

 

[FP2000H]

I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned this yet. I would be worried about the lack of clear photos. Photos don't have to be professional but they should be clean and clear enough to give someone a VERY good idea of the condition of the revolver.

If we meet in person, I'll look it over carefully. He said the condition was very good. Based on what I see in the last picture of the close-up of the grips, I'm inclined to believe that.

I'll ask him if he has any better pictures when he replies to my email.

 

[Hillbilly77]

I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned this yet. I would be worried about the lack of clear photos. Photos don't have to be professional but they should be clean and clear enough to give someone a VERY good idea of the condition of the revolver.

If we meet in person, I'll look it over carefully. He said the condition was very good. Based on what I see in the last picture of the close-up of the grips, I'm inclined to believe that.

I'll ask him if he has any better pictures when he replies to my email.

I wouldn't condemn his gun based on the pictures....
Try as I might, I can't take a decent photo of a gun to save my life.

As shown in the pic of the grips, the seller put white paper under the gun in an apparent effort to make the picture come out.

Sure, be cautious, but not suspicious.