What to buy ?

[petersn]

Went down to my LGS today and saw a couple of interesting stainless SW's a pre-lock 66-3 and a prelock 65-2 . I have seen several 66's in the past and they seem more common but I have not seen a 65 in the past ?they are both priced at $795 w no boxes . I was told there is 586 in the back that had very little use but they have not proved it yet . The question is what to buy ? Buy the 65 because I have not seen many for sale ? Wait for the 586 ? The 65 and 66 will be gone over the weekend I'm sure . Ok Gents what do I spend a hard earned $800 on ?


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[petersn]

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[murphydog]

They both seem overpriced, and the model 66 is tagged "single action" - perhaps altered from stock? Personally, I'd have a look at the 586, but if it is a common variation and $795 I'd pass on that one too.

 

[petersn]

This is CA they are all over priced especially in LA area and SF !!


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[bdGreen]

That four inch model 65 is NOT an $800.00 gun.

Too many to be had for less.

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[murphydog]

This is CA they are all over priced especially in LA area and SF !!


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Thought that might be the situation. Good luck in your decision.

 

[petersn]

Probably none and keep
Looking problem is can't buy them on Gun Broker out of State and bring them in - you have to buy what is already in California


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[murphydog]

$800 will buy you an airline ticket to any number of free states .

 

[petersn]

Murph I am with you fly some place for $400 bucks and buying same gun for $400 problem is how do I get it back ?????
Living in CA is nice for the weather everythingl


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[petersn]

Meant to say everything else $uc&s


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[trigger945]

Probably none and keep
Looking problem is can't buy them on Gun Broker out of State and bring them in - you have to buy what is already in California


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There is at least one option. Look into Single Action Exemption.

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[wlewisiii]

That's how I sold my 625 Mountain Gun to a CA resident. I sent the removed part in a separate envelope. It's very easy to make a S&W be a SA revolver and just as easy to fix it. I'd be tempted to bet that's what was done to the 66.

That said, I'd check the 586 first.

 

[petersn]

Thanks Gents - Thanks Trigger - I will look into that so if I import a single action SW it is ok to bring it to CA ?


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[trigger945]

Thanks Gents - Thanks Trigger - I will look into that so if I import a single action SW it is ok to bring it to CA ?


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There are a few limitations. For instance, the barrel length has to be at least 3 inches. There is also an overall length requirement (I think 7.5 inches, but don't quote me on this one). But most pre-lock S&W's that you are looking at (i.e. 4" barrel or longer, such as Models 65, 66, 586, etc.) would fall into the category. All you have to do is find an FFL that performs the Single Action Exemption.

Guns Direct in Burbank does it. Talk to the folks there (especially Palmer). Great bunch of people.

Good luck!

Edit: If the seller does not want to convert the revolver to single action, the FFL will do it. Then they can help you revert the process after pick-up.

 

[petersn]

Thanks Trigger sounds like a plan - making a call to Burbank is a lot cheaper than $800.00 !!!!!!


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[trigger945]

Thanks Trigger sounds like a plan - making a call to Burbank is a lot cheaper than $800.00 !!!!!!


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Good luck with your pursuit. Glad to help, even it it means I have one more competition on Gun Broker [emoji12]

 

[petersn]

Ha !


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[Boogsawaste]

Just a little FYI, but both the s&w's say single action. And so does the service six off to the side. Maybe that's just how they label them there?

 

[petersn]

No in Cali fuc ornia - the only way a gunsh can take these old guns in and then re sell them is as single actions. - they give you the part to return the pistol to regular double/ single action - but they can only sell them by law as single actions . Welcome to our world - also why prices are stupid expensive here


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[loeman]

My deep sympathies are with you and all our other friends from CA. Those of us who live in gun friendly states often forget how fortunate we are. Wow, convert to SA, overpay and then convert back to DA! What a pain! Good luck.

Regarding your two choices, I personally would be more interested in that 65. I'm partial to fixed sights and a 65 would be a nice complement to my Md 64. I don't see them very often. But for $800? I don't think so.