Model 10 US Gov't markings...Estimated Value?

[Prowler]

Updated...added photos...May sell a Model 10 with US Gov't Property markings...anyone have a general idea of value? I'm located in SoCal area...

[AJAX22]

$50 but I'm feeling generous so how about we call it an even $75 if you'll pick up the transfer fees

Depends on condition really, but the cheapest I've seen one go for was $209 and it was prety beat.

This really isn't the correct forum for this question.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

For an honest estimate you should post pictures of all the markings on the revolver, along with the most detailed description you can give.
With all that being said, it's *probably* a Victory model (does it have a lanyard loop on the butt?) and prices vary wildly with condition and any unusual barrel length or markings (I paid $499 for a very clean 5" with Austrian Police markings earlier this year.)

[Wonderwhippet]

Are the grips smooth uncheckered wood? Is it .38 Special or .38 S&W?

[USN CHIEF]

You know, I will give you $76 for it without even knowing what it looks like (As long as it fires)..

[Mr. Beretta]

Without more detailed info and some pics, it's impossible to tell. Might be $100 might be $1,000.

[Farmer_Rob]

not to be too cheeky but this happens on a lot of forums..
so heres an anology that always works for me

unseen pile of poop, "may" have gold in it.. value $1-$5

unseen pile of poop "has" gold in it - trust me $5-$10
(just dont know if its dust or nuggets)

pic of poop w/ gold bricks sticking out of it --> poop sells for thousands

[Prowler]

I'll get some pictures up shortly...

[liketoshoot]

not to be too cheeky but this happens on a lot of forums..
so heres an anology that always works for me

unseen pile of poop, "may" have gold in it.. value $1-$5

unseen pile of poop "has" gold in it - trust me $5-$10
(just dont know if its dust or nuggets)

pic of poop w/ gold bricks sticking out of it --> poop sells for thousands

[Prowler]

Photos added...US Gov't Model 10 S&W .38 Special...estimated value?

I've added some photos...what your opinion of value?

[QuarterBoreGunner]

'Victory Model' like I thought.
I'm going to say without a close exam, you could probably clear $350.00 on collectors status. It'll bring a premium here in Cali but they made a whole lot of them at one time so it's not particularly rare. But that's what my gut tells me.
Like I said in a previous post, I paid $499 recently for a 5" variant in very nice shape with Austrian Police markings, so YMMV.

EDIT: you might try over on the Smith and Wesson Forum and see what they say. More collectors over there as well.

[uzigalil]

Isnt this the sales Forum ? Shouldnt you be asking in the handgun section.

[HowardW56]

Updated...added photos...May sell a Model 10 with US Gov't Property markings...anyone have a general idea of value? I'm located in SoCal area...

That is a Victory model.... A model 10 is .38 Special, that gun is marked .38 S&W, a different cartridge....

I have a 3 victory models, it's worth $250.00 + or -...

[Wonderwhippet]

If it actually says "U.S. Government Property", in the condition shown the value is approximately $400 to $500. If it is marked "U.S. Navy", in the condition shown it is worth $700 to $800. It should also be in .38 Special caliber, not .38 S&W which was lend leased to other countries. The lend lease guns were much less valuable.

[11Z50]

If it's a 5" it's a Victory Model,.38 SW. All of the US Military .38 M-10's were 4". I have one of the 38 SW's that shoots .38 spl that somebody bubba-ized by reaming the chambers out, so the collector value is gone, but it still shoots! As long as nobody puts a +P in the gun things will be fine