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wellerid22
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January 31, 2023 - 12:26 pm
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Hello everyone -

 

My first post.  A local gun shop has a nice looking DW Monson .22 with a 6" barrel.  Gun appears ok, bluing is 90%+, clean.  Original grips, no other barrels, etc. 

They're asking $800.  Fair value, or ?  Make off candidate?

 

Thanks for any input -

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There’s 3 22LR for sale on GB right now. 2 of them have a starting bid requirement set at $795.  Those 2 appear to be in similar condition to the one you’re considering at your LGS.  The 3rd pistol has scratch damages and it has start bid at $589.  Of course, this doesn’t mean a ton cuz maybe they will not sell.  IMHO I think the 22LR your looking at is priced slightly high.  Maybe try offering $700-750?  By buying locally you avoid paying GB’s 1% fee, the cost of shipping, and FFL xfer fees.

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I would offer 650 cash and explain that you are still going to have to buy a tool for the barrel nut and a gap gauge. That is still a premium price for the seller.

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You can be sure the gun shop didn,t pay more than 400. 

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Good thoughts & advice from all, thanks.  Going to re-visit that local shop tomorrow. 

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Ole Dog said
You can be sure the gun shop didn,t pay more than 400. 

  

No kidding.

Wellerid22, make sure to show us cool-pics when you get it home, sounds pretty schweet!drool

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Ole Dog said
You can be sure the gun shop didn,t pay more than 400. 

  

It is possible they are selling on consignment also. Higher sale price = more $ for the shop.

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Here it is, brought it home from LGS last Friday.  It also has the original DW gun rug, instructions and brochure.  Printed materials copy-written in 1979, so presume that the revolver is around that year or maybe newer. 

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Nice!!!!

Gun looks like polished stainless in the pics although I saw you mentioned it was blued in OP.

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It's blued, sure does have a polished stainless look to it alright, thanks to my overhead LED lighting!  cool

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