I was kicking around at the gun store today and looking at Charter Arms. I always respect the 44 special and like the idea of the smaller frame with a good sized bullet. Next to the CAs he shows me a Smith and Wesson 696. 3" DA stainless, maybe they all are. With good leather holster and out the door for $450. I told him I'd think about it. Then I see there are only a handful on Gunbroker and they're all $900 or more. So would I be sad if I let this one go? I need a little encouragement.
If you don't buy it, pm me the ph# of the
gun store and I'll buy it that's a very good price.
Political correctness is a national suicide pact.
I am a sovereign individual, accountable
only to God and my own conscience.
Offer $425 or he covers taxes.
See my NEW auctions on Gunbroker -> http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx...Sellers=922561
See my Vendor Sponsor section-> http://castboolits.gunloads.com/foru...sonic-Firearms
I'd be all over that 696 for $450.
I'm next in line!!!Originally Posted by Hickory
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
Theodore Roosevelt
put me in line too. Id RUN not walk back to that store and buy it and then take the dealer to lunch for being so generous. I kind of stole the I bought to. I paid 450 for it back in 2000. Even then they were going for about 700. Ive seen then anymore go for 900-1200 bucks. Not only that but in my opinion its one of the slickest guns smith ever made.
No way a $450 696 would still be on the shelf when I left the fun shop...
Wow! I have not seen one under $900, ever. I, too, would jump on one
on good shape for $450.
Bill
If it was easy, anybody could do it.
Thank you, my friends, for your support during my moment of weakness. The 696 is in the safe for a cool $450. I really needed another project!
Lucky Dog! Congrats on a great find!
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
Theodore Roosevelt
Several years agoI sold a 696 AND a 686 CS-1, also a 3 inch barrel, to a gentleman in the Carolinas for $900...threw in a $100+ MILT SPARKS HSR holster and some other accessories. We're both happy.
I have a Rossi Model 720 which is nearly a clone of the 696. Very smooth action and very accurate. I hope to someday get a 696 for comparison.
I turned down an offer of $1200 in cash and a few trade items for my 3" CS-1Several years agoI sold a 696 AND a 686 CS-1, also a 3 inch barrel, to a gentleman in the Carolinas for $900...threw in a $100+ MILT SPARKS HSR holster and some other accessories. We're both happy.
And....you'll let me know when you want my load for 44 Special?? lol. Nice deal.
<<<<<44 Special Flattop
Posting Permissions
| BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
| BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
| BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
| C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
| HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
| PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
| LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
| GC | Gas Check |
Reply With Quote
