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July 31st, 2020, 10:58 AM #1Member
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Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
I have a S&W M19-9 Classic I purchased new a couple years ago. Fired maybe 200 38spl and 100 357mags through it. All original with original plastic case and all accessories and paperwork. Only changes I've made were a set of Meprolight tritium sights. Has some light finish wear from the cylinder stop and small wear spots on either side of the muzzle. And a scratch on the top strap and cylinder when my screwdriver slipped changing the sights. A little cold blue hid it pretty well but a recent cleaning took off the cold blue on the cylinder so another application would be good.
I've been wanting a new M27 Classic with the 4" barrel. No particular reason, I just think the N frame looks better than the K. With the tapered barrel and all. The gun is really just a range toy so the practical advantages of the K frame are kinda moot.
I see no point in having two otherwise identical 4" 357s so figured I would sell the 19 and put that money toward a new 27.
Was just wondering what would be a fair price to ask for one of these considering the current panic buying?
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The scratch on the top-strap and cylinder
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July 31st, 2020, 11:28 AM #2
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
You might want to go on Gunbroker, advanced search, completed auctions to see what they have been bringing and set your price that way.
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July 31st, 2020, 11:35 AM #3
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
Used sold for $605 on 05/05. That was a penny start, no reserve auction. People are in a bit more of a panic now and buying. Maybe $650 in the current climate on GB. Probably less here unless that's a gun someone is looking for. Mostly because it doesn't appear people here are panic buying guns. Just looking for deals.
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July 31st, 2020, 11:40 AM #4
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
$6-650
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July 31st, 2020, 12:39 PM #5
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
This being a "Classic" and not a "Real" Model 19, I'd say more in the range of $500 to $550. The added sights may actually hurt the value, but it will depend on the customer. I'd suggest that you look for a 27-2 when it comes time to buy your 27.
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July 31st, 2020, 02:39 PM #6
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July 31st, 2020, 03:39 PM #7Grand Member
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Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
UNCLEJUMBO is right about $ 650 ! This week ! Prices I have seen are on the borderline of panic and dont see prices going anywhere but up. Another factor is do you need the funds to buy your 27 ? Then price accodingly .
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July 31st, 2020, 03:41 PM #8
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
there's nothing identical between an N frame and a K frame.
i'd look for a m28 before i went shopping for one of the new 27s.it's only metal, we can out think it....
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August 1st, 2020, 12:52 AM #9Grand Member
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Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
I wouldn't give more than $300.00 due to sight change, the extra key hole near the cylinder release, gouge on cylinder and top strap (with the cold blue repair), and cylinder turn lines. I would probably offer $250.00 and buy somewhere between $250 and $300.
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August 1st, 2020, 03:26 AM #10
Re: Fair price for a lightly used S&W M19 Classic?
Beat up police trade model 10's sell for $300. I haven't seen even a worn 19 for less than 400 in several years around here.
That said, being modern production with the Hillary hole it isn't really going to make S&W collectors jump on it. With the cosmetic issues, I'd say $600 is pretty top of the mark. Personally, I wouldn't go over 500, but I know they're probably sold out everywhere. That and current buying market should help it. Probably depends on how fast you want to sell it.
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