What is my 1006(10mm) worth?

[Arik]

When random people start polishing and fitting parts I stay clear. To me it wouldn't be worth the risk. All that stuff you mentioned.....The dings and scratches are visual things that don't effect function, which is my concern.

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[scoobysnacker]

Great restoration, after seeing the "before" photo.

I don't know the value, but like others have noted, that super-shiny barrel feed ramp would make me pause... I'd be more comfortable if there was still haze on it. Would make me wonder what has been hidden/covered up.

 

[Mark IV]

As pointed out already, it probably can't hurt to start at $1000 (unless some potential buyers balk at that price and disappear).
But, I see these come up for sale periodically on the statewide classfied sites, and in my opinion, $1000 is highly optimistic.
If you don't mind letting it sit for a year, then give it a shot, but if you're looking to get some cash out of it anytime soon, I'd at least post it down at $900, a number that doesn't have the same intimidating quality that $1000 does !!
But, even then, I would expect to see this get re-posted quite a few times at $900, and possibly even down at $800.
You gotta keep in mind, you're competing in a fairly flooded and depressed 1911 used market, too.
But, this is all based on my personal impressions from regularly scanning the classified sites here in Georgia, different areas of the country often have widely varying demand and prices on certain guns, so who knows. All it takes is that one guy !

 

[Hairtrigger]

You can look at 10mm a couple different ways
Cult following
Some see it as expensive ammo
A collector with an unfired 1006 might want one to shoot
These do have a great reputation but gun prices have dropped over the last year

 

[TANKLEGACY]

Thanks guys... it was a ton of work bringing her back.
I don't plan on selling it, I was just curious ...I haven't even shot it yet..lol

 

[epj]

$750 for the gun with one mag. Extra mags $80 each. Don't sell the mags until gun is sold and buyer gets first right of refusal on them.

 

[AlHunt]

To each their own and you did a great job with it. For me, it'd be worth the same as if you had cleaned up the corrosion, replaced the guide rod and called it a day. In fact, I'd probably prefer it that way. It *looks* pristine, but it's really not.

I would not kick that firearm out of bed for eating crackers and I am mildly jealous that you own it and I don't. 10MM is on my wish list and I'll probably end up with a Glock due the economical cost, comparatively.

 

[franzas]

If I am looking at a used handgun and see a polished feed ramp I assume the worst

not to mention it removes some chamber support. kind of important when dealing with "real" 10mm rounds.

 

[kraynky]

I sold my 1006 about a year ago with one mag for $800. The only reason I did was because I found a 1076 that was only $675 with faintly glowing night sights, and I shoot it better. I would have love to have kept the 1006, but it wasn't in the budget at the time. Many 10mm S&W enthusiasts want the finish to look factory. While others prefer them polished. I think you did the gun a favor with your new parts and labor. I vote that you keep it. After you shoot it you will likely agree.

 

[Sevens]

I have a 1006 that I bought new in the 80's that I rarely shoot. It probably has no more than 500 rounds through it and looks new. Hmmmm.

Ha ha, you did not buy it in the 1980's.

Gunbroker is the marketplace for the 10xx pistols. IF you have decent feedback on there is absolutely affects how well you can do when you sell. All of the original goodies and obviously magazines also mean a lot to final bid and many great pictures matter an awful lot.

A 1006 in nice shape, with one mag and nothing else rarely sells for less than $800 on Gunbroker. Add original stuff and magazines and lots of pictures? The price climbs.

 

[6actual]

Guide rod looks wrong length and diameter from your pics, do not shoot it till you find out for sure

 

[BMCM]

Guide rod looks wrong length and diameter from your pics, do not shoot it till you find out for sure

I made the thing, It's perfect!
It's merely the camera angle & lighting that makes it look a bit off.

Cheers
Bill

 

[TANKLEGACY]

Guide rod looks wrong length and diameter from your pics, do not shoot it till you find out for sure

Optical illusion, its much shinier, so its hard to see the edges.

This is the one that was in it, it was chipped on the end and was pitted very badly.

And because they can no longer be bought anywhere,
member BMCM fabricated one to exact specifications.


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[6actual]

Bill has made several items for me over the years so I stand corrected, his work is first rate

 

[TANKLEGACY]

Bill has made several items for me over the years so I stand corrected, his work is first rate

I totally agree, and his pricing is excellent for the products he makes.