You don't see a 610 everyday

[firemanhank]

Picked this up today. Serial dates it to Dec 1989 or Jan 1990.
5 inch model 610. 10mm.
I know 4500 or so were made. Don't know how many were 5 inch.
Real world value?

 

[CH4]

Wow! You definitely don't see 610s very often. Don't remember the last time I've seen one. Very nice!!!!

 

[justintyme]

I aquired two 610's this last year, traded into one 610 no dash 6.5 inch plus some cash with original box etc, and bought a 3 7/8 610-3 for around 1200.


You don't mention box or papers but that 5" with original grips alone would bring close to 2K on Gunbroker.

I love both mine but shoot the 610-3 more, since its worth less. Its also super fun to shoot!!

 

[jughed440]

Very nice!! Congrats.

....
I know 4500 or so were made. Don't know how many were 5 inch.

is that 4500 of the early "no dash"??....or 4500 of all versions of 610s.??

 

[amazingflapjack]

sold one a year or so ago for 1550.00

 

[bananaman]

I have never seen 1 in person! The thought of owning 1 appeals to me. Would probably shoot .40's in it though. Congratulations! Bob

 

[MarkAlt]

Congratulations! Very nice revolver.

I can't get out much, so only go by what's online. Amazing to see the prices.

Enjoy it.

 

[firemanhank]

Very nice!! Congrats.


is that 4500 of the early "no dash"??....or 4500 of all versions of 610s.??

I'm not sure. The SCSW says 4560 made but its not specific. I don't know if the total was the first production run from 1989-1993 or second production run from 2000 to 2004 or the total of both.

 

[epj]

While those prices are a little steep for an old retired guy that doesn't "need" that sort of gun, if I saw one in that configuration at a price I could live with, it would be mine. Just never have warmed up to the non fluted cylinders.

 

[greenmachine]

You're lucky. I wanted a 5" but when a 6 1/2" showed up I couldn't resist.

 

[firemanhank]

I took the 610 to the range was very impressed. It shoots like a dream, very accurate, and little recoil.
These guns requiring moon clips aren't what I typically look for to enhance my collection, but I did thoroughly enjoy shooting it.
I'm not sure what I will be doing with it as my interests lie in earlier model Smiths. I may be putting it up for trade looking for older .22s or .22 magnums. If you know of anyone looking for a beautiful 610 and they have something interesting for trade, send them my way.
Thanks for all the kind replies and I hope everyone gets to get out and shoot some this weekend.
Hank

 

[Hairtrigger]

I have never seen 1 in person! The thought of owning 1 appeals to me. Would probably shoot .40's in it though. Congratulations! Bob

Drive 25 miles west and I will let you shoot mine
And my Double Eagle

 

[pittpa]

I can bring a glock 29 and some double tap 10mm. Damn, sounds like you're almost to Indiana.

 

[jdlii]

Walked into a LGS/Pawn shop 6 years ago and they had one sitting in the case with a price tag of $895.00. I thought that was a bit high.

I have now completed therapy and don't feel so bad about that BIG MISTAKE!

 

[44wheelman]

I've seen one for sale...& i bought it. Funny, it was a private individual at a gunshow 11 or 12years ago. He asked 425, I offered 400 we agreed on 412.50...only time I had to pay with change (to a private seller), cause he wouldn't round up or down.

Would have prefered it were a 5".

So Then I looked for a 646.... Have not seen one of those, and I ain't paying gunbroker prices.

 

[Jcmiller]

I have had my eye out for a 610 for a while. I feel the need.

 

[Hairtrigger]

I can bring a glock 29 and some double tap 10mm. Damn, sounds like you're almost to Indiana.

30 miles from Indiana
20 to Michigan
GOD's country

 

[ladyT]

The model 610 is one of the finest revolvers ever made in my opinion. Probably may favorite with the 25-2 a close second.