One of the tables had the above on the table. Very faint turn line, but several bad spots in the finish. Locked up tight! I think it would have be a 'GREAT SHOOTER' for $400. Am I high?
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One of the tables had the above on the table. Very faint turn line, but several bad spots in the finish. Locked up tight! I think it would have be a 'GREAT SHOOTER' for $400. Am I high?
No but he might beOriginally Posted by hc18flyer
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I have a Utica,NYPD M10 like that from the 70’s. Been carried a lot but not shot much.
If the bad spots aren't pitted it's worth that in today's market. Nothing wrong with a shooter grade M&P. I have one myself.
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They have gone up in price lately.
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Paper targets aren't your friends. They won't lie for you and they don't care if your feelings get hurt.
Hence why I mentioned the seller might be, cheapest I've seen locally was over 700 for a rough one
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And a 5" barrel....I'd get it while the getting is good.
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I wouldn't pay $400.00 for a LOCKED UP gun with known surface damage. Especially if I didn't know what locked the gun up.
A vote for anyone other then the conservative candidates is a vote for the liberal candidates.
I thought the op meant that the cylinder did not have any play when the gun was cocked.
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Paper targets aren't your friends. They won't lie for you and they don't care if your feelings get hurt.
You could be right. I may have misunderstood. In which case if bore is in good shape, I MIGHT go for it.
A vote for anyone other then the conservative candidates is a vote for the liberal candidates.
The mo#10 locks up tight, when the hammer is cocked. I couldn't find any mechanical issues, only finish problems. hc18flyer
I have a 5" M & P - of course pre 10 - mine was made in 1952 from what I have been able to find out on it. It is a great shooter - I love the 5" barrel - it hits where you point it!
Mine too...C prefix...1950 or early '51
Really rare to see one in decent shape for under $600 around here. The 5" bbl is a good shooter.
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5" Model 10 as you describe. 400.00? I had one long ago and its still one of the guns I lamented ever selling. Soda Straw barrel and all, it was the best trigger pull I have ever felt. Natural pointer. Best hip shooter I ever managed. I would have grabbed it.
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I paid $200 for a 2" flat latch 36 with some noticeable surface storage corrosion. The gun was virtually new but badly stored. I have shot the daylights out of it over the years and haven't even had it redone. I put some Pachmayr Grippers on it and carry it a lot. It is a terrific snubbie shooter.
I might have it ceracoated or parkerized some day.
Personally i think $400 is too much for a damaged gun. But it is your money.
Collector and shooter of guns and other items that require a tax stamp, Lead and brass scrounger. Never too much brass, lead or components in inventory! Always looking to win beauty contests with my reloads.
You can always make more money, but S&W isn't going to make any more 5" pencil barrel no-lock M&Ps.
Remember: Ammo will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no ammo.
Buy it! I have paid more than market price many times for a gun I wanted. Today, I still have the gun and the value far exceeds what I paid for it. Todays high price is tomorrows bargain price.
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
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I did screw up!! I thought my brother would buy it? I should have come back the next day, my Grandson would have enjoyed having it! Tom
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