Smith & Wesson M48 6" barrel in shop......

by Otony, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 22:02 (4210 days ago) @ Otony
edited by Otony, Friday, March 22, 2013, 04:58

Took a hard look at the M48 today. Action is super slick, lockup was extremely solid, excellent bore. Sights were clean and crisp, with a Patridge post front. Service trigger and hammer, Magna stocks.

No dings, dents, or scratches, in either the blue or the grips, however there is a considerable amount of blue wear along the entire left side of the barrel. A very, very small amount of minute freckling near the cylinder latch. The blue loss area is bright, no patina.

Asked the boss what he was going to sell it for. He said let's look at the pawn ticket. Ticket was marked 75 bucks!

Blue Book lists this model in 80% condition as worth $250 (the owner estimated it at 70 to 80%, btw).

Told me if he put it out it would be around 300 plus. Then he dropped the bomb. If I wanted it I could have it for $175!

Guess who now owns a .22 Magnum K22?

Guess who ordered a SS .22 Long Rifle cylinder assembly from Numrich?

Otony