Value of Revolver / Selling
First, let me say that I'm ignorant when it comes to guns. I have a S&W Model 65-5 that my husband purchased for me almost 18 years ago. The gun has never been fired. We'd like to sell it and buy a smaller revolver that I can carry with me when I travel (taking a CHC first, of course). I've scoured the internet to find out the value of my S&W, but there's not a lot of information out there about this particular model. I've also tried to understand how to go about selling the gun because I want to do it properly and legally. Do I need to sell it to a gun dealer? Thanks for any help.
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all of the information you seek can be found on the auction side of this website.
here is a new seller tutorial that will answer all your questions:
http://www.GunBroker.com/User/SellerTutorial.aspx
as far as value, do a search on the auction side for currently offer and completed auctions of your model and get as close as you can(finish, barrel length etc). that should give you a starting point.0 -
You also need to look at your state and local laws on face to face sales of handguns. Contact your sheriffs dept. 0 -
If you have the box and stuff it will be worth more to collector's. Gun laws are highly localized so it will depend on your location.
added I searched the completed auctions and didn't see any new ones. I would expect North of $600 perhaps way North!0 -
In some states its totally legal to sell to another adult provided both parties meet their state rules. Some states like CA require you to take the gun to a gun dealer and let them do a transfer. You can sell your gun to someone out of state too so long as it's shipped to a dealer. Some dealers will accept a fedex'd or ups'd gun from a non dealer and some will only accept them from another ffl...its up to the buyer to establish this before shipping. Do not mail the gun..only ffls can mail handguns. You must use fedex or ups and they require next day air and a copy of the receiving ffl's license(and some ffl's refuse to give this to non ffl's...some don't care.)
As to value..a unfired S&W Model 65 that was stored properly should easily bring $450. With the original box a little more. In all honesty the Model 65 would make a great carry gun. Plenty of power if you need or load it lighter with .38 Specials. They aren't all that much bigger than the J frame smaller guns. Keep in mind the smaller the gun the harder it gets to hit and control recoil. Many Federal law enforcement officers used Model 65's and Model 13's0 -
The Model 65's haven't been made in many years. Because of this they have become very desirable, pricy collectors items.
Check our auction for actual selling prices of Model 65's. I believe you will be pleasantly, surprised. Selling it, or trading it to a dealer, for another handgun. Wouldn't be prudent, IMHO. Generally they will only value it, at no more than 50% of what they can get out of it.0 -
quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
You also need to look at your state and local laws on face to face sales of handguns. Contact your sheriffs dept.
Being aware of any state and local laws is important, but I would not recommend contacting a sheriff's office -- or any law enforcement department -- and talking with them looking for "legal advice." Individual people in such agencies can be notoriously poor when it comes to knowing the law. (It's like calling the IRS with a tax question; you'll get a different answer depending on who you talk to.)
Rely on written sources to answer any legal questions you may have about firearms. The ATF and many states, and local governments, will have information available online regarding local and state laws. Such sources will be more reliable than speaking with individuals in a law enforcement agency.0 -
Or...you could find an honest dealer in your area, someone like me or Locust Fork, who will photograph your gun, describe it accurately and honestly, and list it and sell it on GunBroker for a very small and reasonable commission. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by competentone
quote:Originally posted by dcs shooters
You also need to look at your state and local laws on face to face sales of handguns. Contact your sheriffs dept.
Being aware of any state and local laws is important, but I would not recommend contacting a sheriff's office -- or any law enforcement department -- and talking with them looking for "legal advice." Individual people in such agencies can be notoriously poor when it comes to knowing the law. (It's like calling the IRS with a tax question; you'll get a different answer depending on who you talk to.)
Rely on written sources to answer any legal questions you may have about firearms. The ATF and many states, and local governments, will have information available online regarding local and state laws. Such sources will be more reliable than speaking with individuals in a law enforcement agency.
I totally agree with this.
To be totally safe, and to get the most bang for your $$, I would advise to seel it on GunBroker, versus a trade in at a dealer. I would find a transfer dealer on your end, to send it off for you after it sells, and they send it to the buyer's FFL, to transfer it to them. That way, everything is legal, within Federal, State, and local laws.
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The lady lives near Rhome, Texas. 0 -
this thread is a little over a year old,but has great pics and some good owner insight as to prices.If u have the original box AND reciept that will add to the value.Handle it gently,don't work the action or pull the trigger because it sounds very pristine. 0 -
Some great information! Thanks so much for all the help. Unfortunately, I do not have the original box or receipt for the gun. It never occurred to me (way back then) that I should keep either. The gun is and has been in a soft-side case since we first bought it.
As was mentioned, I live in Rhome, TX. Based on your experience, what additional input do you have in terms of legally selling the gun?0
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