S&W 625 value?

Runs With Scissors

Runs With Scissors

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Heya folks,
I've got a S&W 625 .45 ACP w/ 3 inch tube, 1989 model that I'm flirting with the idea of parting with. It's pretty much standard issue with Hogue grips and all, and in very good condition. (Hasn't been beat around and shot nearly as much as alot of my other handguns)

Thing is, I got it a long time ago, on a partial trade, and I see that there's a bit of a resurgence in the .45 ACP Revolver Genre which could mean it's losing value due to increased choices, or it's gaining value due to a resurgence of interest, or it could mean nothing.

So, what do y'all gun nuts think it's worth? (ball park guesstimate,etc.)

Oh, and just so I'm CLEARLY NOT SPAMMING....I have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER IN SELLING THIS GUN ACROSS STATE LINES and dealing with the alphabet soup agencies and guidelines, so PLEASE DO NOT MAKE ANY OFFERS. (Sorry if that sounds harsh, just don't want any miscommunications)

Thanks for any insight y'all could provide!
 
You have good taste. I bought one for my first born just several days after he came into the world, saving it for him until he is older of course. I really like that revolver and kinda wish I had not "given" it to him. Maybe I can talk him into something else in .45 one of these days as a replacement. ;)

Jeff

PS...no, I don't know what they are worth now, but I'd not sell it if it were mine. Just like 'em.
 
Devo55, you really ought to test that gun very thoroughly. There could some manufacturing defect that might take years of use and thousands of rounds to show up, and you wouldn't want to give your own son a defective gun, now, would you. Make sure that gun is good before you give it to him, even if you have to keep testing it until he's fifty years old. Better safe than sorry.... :cool:
 
Having looked at the prices of a number of used S & W revolvers over the past few years, my wild-assed guess would be $300-350, if it's in great condition. I don't think that the prices of these fluctuate much over the years, and hell, why should they? The prices of new ones doesn't differ much, and you can pretty much tell what shape it's in by handling it for a few minutes. Anyway, if something was seriously wrong, S & W fixes it, in most cases for free.
 
Runs With Scissors said:
Heya folks,
I've got a S&W 625 .45 ACP w/ 3 inch tube, 1989 model
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I'd say $500.
It SEEMS like S&W revolvers, the GOOD ones, and ESPECIALLY the older and/or discontinued ones appreciate in value about the same rate as inflation.

In other words...
I can buy a slightly-used current-production 629 44 Magnum for about $500.
I JUST BOUGHT a slightly-used Model 29 blued 44 Magnum for $500.
It's a 1989 model and I'm sure it didn't cost the original owner $500, but that's about what it's worth now - same as the modern crop.

Older model 19 .357s go for about the same as newer Model 66s.
I just bought an old K-37 Masterpiece in near-mint conditon for the same price as current model medium-frame 38 Specials.

S&Ws do pretty well on the re-sale market. People ALWAYS want the models S&W don't make anymore and there's always SOMETHING people like better about the older ones than the newer ones. I know I do.
 
Heya Devo- Make no mistake, I'm NOT thrilled at the idea of selling this one, but....a December lay off from work, dental bills, house repairs, car repairs etc. have left more bills at the end of the month than money. The 625 in that chambering seems to be one of those guns that people either love or hate, I've loved 'em since around '95. I still have a S&W 586 my Grandfather gave me to help fill the void that will be left.

I browsed around this morning, and found 'em going for $580 or so at Gun Brokers, but It's looking like that's the price for a NIB type. Judging from that I may be able to eek $475 or so out of it if I throw in a decent holster and some moon clips and what all. I recall it being in the neighborhood of $500 in trade when I got it, so I won't be losin' my a$$ too badly.

I have seen alot of Smiths going for around $200-$300 in the past, but...most of those were K and L frame guns, in .38/.357...perhaps the price was driven down by so many of them being around, and the Police Dept. turn-ins and all. It's looking like FOL is right on with this one. (ever the optimist I am) :D
 
Runs With Scissors said:
Heya Devo- Make no mistake, I'm NOT thrilled at the idea of selling this one, but....a December lay off from work, dental bills, house repairs, car repairs etc. have left more bills at the end of the month than money. The 625 in that chambering seems to be one of those guns that people either love or hate, I've loved 'em since around '95. I still have a S&W 586 my Grandfather gave me to help fill the void that will be left.

I browsed around this morning, and found 'em going for $580 or so at Gun Brokers, but It's looking like that's the price for a NIB type. Judging from that I may be able to eek $475 or so out of it if I throw in a decent holster and some moon clips and what all. I recall it being in the neighborhood of $500 in trade when I got it, so I won't be losin' my a$$ too badly.

I have seen alot of Smiths going for around $200-$300 in the past, but...most of those were K and L frame guns, in .38/.357...perhaps the price was driven down by so many of them being around, and the Police Dept. turn-ins and all. It's looking like FOL is right on with this one. (ever the optimist I am) :D
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BTW, I believe that you can legally ship out of state to any FFL holder. So, if a Forum member is a FFL, or has an FFL friend that can handle the transaction for him, you can do the deal that way.

I sold an M1 Garand rifle in this manner to a guy in Illinois some years ago. The guy had an FFL and sent a copy of his license to me. I then boxed and shipped the rifle to him. He had a buyer waiting for the rifle I suppose. Think you have to do FedEx Overnight shipping on handguns now.

Good luck getting the revolver sold.

Jeff
 
devo55 said:
BTW, I believe that you can legally ship out of state to any FFL holder. So, if a Forum member is a FFL, or has an FFL friend that can handle the transaction for him, you can do the deal that way.

I sold an M1 Garand rifle in this manner to a guy in Illinois some years ago. The guy had an FFL and sent a copy of his license to me. I then boxed and shipped the rifle to him. He had a buyer waiting for the rifle I suppose. Think you have to do FedEx Overnight shipping on handguns now.

Good luck getting the revolver sold.

Jeff
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I do it on occasion too, but it's a hassle. Between trying to explain the shipping regulations to the teenager behind the FedEx/UPS counter as she is rifles through a HASMAT regulation book and the dirty looks the receiver gets from their DEALER because they didn't buy it at THEIR store, it's rarely worth the headache. Plus $40-$50 to ship. $25-30 for an FFL transfer. I only do it if it's something hard to get.

That way, if my dealer gives me a dirty look I can say, "Yeah? YOU try to find me this 9mm revolver in Denver!"
 
Yeah...good point. While entirely legal, you always get funny looks from the shipping end. I remember the days when UPS would drop guns on your doorstep without a signature. It would be easiest to sell the revolver in his home state in a private sale, especially given the shipping cost to the lower 48.

Now...where can I get a cherry Model 625 3" in Ohio...hmm. ;)

Jeff
 
devo55 said:
I remember the days when UPS would drop guns on your doorstep without a signature.
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Whoa! That would be nice! Imagine if we could sell/trade guns as easily as we do knives now? :eek: I'd probably be in debt but have an incredible collection!


devo55 said:
It would be easiest to sell the revolver in his home state in a private sale...
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Someday they'll get around to changing that too. Someday you won't be able to inherit a gun from your grandfather without a BG check and costly paperwork. :rolleyes:
 
Personally, if I were to be able to find one of those in good to excellent condition for $300, I would be close to doing cartwheels down the highway. :) (yeah, I know, not a great visual image)
 
Uhmmm....yeah, as mentioned, it is a serious pain in the a$$ to deal with shipping, FFL's, etc. Besides that, if it stays in the state of Alaska, there's still a bit of a chance of it coming home to me some day. (It's happened before) :D
 
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