Decent examples are not hard to find under 300.00...that is, examples without roughness, pitting, or BLOOD-Stains..!!
As described...I'd not want to own it at all. You only have time to enjoy so many toys....why choose to spend any of that time with a piece you may not have much "pride-of-ownership" with.
IF one could obtain it CHEAP ENOUGH....as in REALLY CHEAP...it might be used as a platform to build up something interesting.
Seriously, however, this may be a good yardstick against which to measure that Model 10. Last year, I sold a 4" heavy-barrel Model 64, the stainless steel version of the 10, that was in very good mechanical shape but showed a lot of the fine scratches indicative of holdter wear, for $350. There are lots of both models out there, many of them former police department issue.
It isn't mine nor was I trying to sell it for them but I might consider it for something to fool with and as a favor to the shop with whom I have done a lot of business over the years. I suppose it could be bead blasted and matte finished or the like but who knows. I do like to get creative.
Unless it was a real bargain though I wouldnt consider it as resale is gonna be tough
Just as a price check, Buds guns has police trade-in Model 10s with 3inch barrels for $230 shipped. Quality may be a crap shoot though, some may be safe queens and some may have been carried a lot.
Yep, if you want a good used Model 10, Bud's is the place to go. @ Bruce Em, post some pics and let us know what you what for your Model 10. I might be interested. IM me with some pics.
Here is a link for those 3" Model 10s at Bud's. Three inch Model 10s are not very common. The price was right so I ordered one. If you are looking for a good knock around pistol that has plenty of life left, these are the ticket.
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