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wellerid22

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January 31, 2023 - 12:26 pm

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 -

KurtB

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January 31, 2023 - 12:54 pm

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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January 31, 2023 - 2:03 pm

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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January 31, 2023 - 2:46 pm

Good point Snake Eye!

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January 31, 2023 - 5:48 pm

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

wellerid22

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January 31, 2023 - 5:55 pm

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

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February 5, 2023 - 2:28 am

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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February 5, 2023 - 7:59 am

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.

wellerid22

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February 6, 2023 - 6:10 pm

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.