Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum 6"

llombar1

February 05, 2003 14:58

Just bought a Smith & Wesson 357 magnum with a 6" barrel model 686. Stainless steel with black rubber finger grips. The gun dealer wanted $375 and I got him to sell it to me for $360.00 w/tax. Was this a good deal or did I pay to much? Condition was 90%(I think) Also wanted to know how old the gun is I have the serial number BEP 85XX. Also how do you determine the condition of the gun(what does 90% mean)
Thanks
Angelo

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  lrarmsx

  February 05, 2003 17:38

  A new one is over $500. The 6" ones aren't as easy to find used as the 4" ones. I'd say you did fine. They aren't selling as cheaply as they did years ago.

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  Laredo Lefty

  February 05, 2003 17:41

  Angelo: The $360 you paid is about right. New in the box they go for about $400.
  Your gun with ser# BEP85XX was built in Dec of 1989. As for as percentage of finish , 90% is pretty good. Usually that system is used for guns with a finish such as blued, and it refers to the percentage of finish remaining.
  Since the stainless models have no finish (they are bare stainless steel) it would most likely refer to holster wear on the barrel, scratches or turn mark on the cylinder.
  One nice thing about stainless is you can buff out blemishes. You can use chrome or mag polish, and do it by hand or use a wheel with jewelers ruge polish.

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