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How much would you give for a Smith 686 revolver in good condition but has been bead blasted?
12/30/2011 12:37:05 PM
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
12/30/2011 12:57:06 PM
That seems awful high for a used .357". They sound kinda proud for a refinished old-technology pistol, even w/ the Obama tax.
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12/30/2011 12:59:29 PM
Originally Posted By goldeneye:
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
If it is a 686 it is stainless. The 6 in Smith and Wesson means stainless. A 586 is the blued .357
12/30/2011 1:48:50 PM
It is a magnetic grade stainless, perhaps that is the reason for confusion. Most grades of magnetic stainless will rust in a high saline environment.
A good bead blast finish looks good on Smiths, if done like the 625-2. I have the 625, 686, and 617 in my gun bag today and will be at the range within 30 minutes.
I wouldn't go $500 unless the finish was well done, and the cylinder lockup was tight and index is perfect.
A good bead blast finish looks good on Smiths, if done like the 625-2. I have the 625, 686, and 617 in my gun bag today and will be at the range within 30 minutes.
I wouldn't go $500 unless the finish was well done, and the cylinder lockup was tight and index is perfect.
12/30/2011 1:50:10 PM
Originally Posted By goldeneye:
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
$400
12/30/2011 1:52:32 PM
20 yrs ago I paid about $80 to have my S&W 66 3" disassembled and bead blasted...
12/31/2011 1:28:53 PM
since it was bead blasted value is low! To me it is worth $250 just because of the bead blast!
12/31/2011 2:29:34 PM
Originally Posted By 1IV:
$400
Originally Posted By goldeneye:
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
Hey guys, like the title asks, there is a 686+ at my LGS that had rust issues and was bead blasted so now it looks stainless, but isn't really. The price in $550, which I think is a bit high, but I was thinking of making an offer around $500. It is in good condition, but that's abotu all I know. WHat do you guys thinks?
$400
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12/31/2011 4:28:16 PM
Originally Posted By TUBBY:
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Originally Posted By 1IV:
$400
$400
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Agreed.
12/31/2011 5:00:53 PM
Originally Posted By NVGdude:
Agreed.
Originally Posted By TUBBY:
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Originally Posted By 1IV:
$400
$400
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Agreed.
1/1/2012 2:40:30 AM
The bead blast jobs generally look good IMHO, but they do show wear pretty quick from use and carry. Another problem I have seen with BB finish is that the metal has many fine pits/holding areas for moisture so rusting is more of a problem too. If it were me and you like the revolver offer 400 and see where it goes from there––no reason to overspend for something that you shouldn't need to.
1/1/2012 3:34:55 AM
I usually see used 686s around here for $450 and thats before any negotiating.
1/1/2012 5:14:14 AM
Originally Posted By Seven-Shooter:
Originally Posted By NVGdude:
Agreed.
Originally Posted By TUBBY:
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Originally Posted By 1IV:
$400
$400
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Agreed.
1/1/2012 7:28:18 PM
Originally Posted By NVGdude:
Agreed.
I say less . A month ago I bought at a gun shop a 686 no dash with the factory wood target grips for $425.00 .
Originally Posted By TUBBY:
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Originally Posted By 1IV:
$400
$400
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Agreed.
1/1/2012 10:52:49 PM
I wouldent do more than $300 IMO
1/2/2012 10:53:42 AM
Originally Posted By scatterbrains:
I wouldent do more than $300 IMO
This ^ . Unless S&W did the refinish $300.00 would be the max I would pay .
I wouldent do more than $300 IMO
1/2/2012 7:26:26 PM
$250-300, and that is shooter value with excellent mechanicals.
Refinished S&W revolvers are worth about half what an original would bring.
Refinished S&W revolvers are worth about half what an original would bring.
