Model 586 - The Firearms Forum

Slimslam · 09-30-2004, 05:38 AM

I've got a S & W 586, .357 magnum, 8 3/8 in barrel revolver, adj front sights. Since ya can't see it, assume "nice to excellent" condition. What would the potential trade-in value? Thanks
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Xracer · 09-30-2004, 07:03 AM

Blue Book value.....

S&W Model 586 (Distinguished Combat Magnum)

98% - $285
95% - $215
90% - $195
80% - $185

Add 5%-10% for nickel finish
Add $4 for white outline rear sight
Add $22 for 8 3/8" barrel
Add $35 for adj. front sight

That's the Blue Book "market value". What some dealer would offer you as a trade-in???? Depends on what the markup is on the gun you're trading it in for....or how bad he wants to sell it....or whether the 586 is a fast mover....or a lot of things.

Country Gunsmith can give you a better idea of the Trade In Value.

CountryGunsmith · 09-30-2004, 03:20 PM

Sell it to an individual, put in up on one of the bigger online auction sites. Would bring $350 easily, maybe $400+ if you catch the right buyer at the right time.

punchie · 09-30-2004, 03:51 PM

In this area "trade in" value to a dealer is about 2/3 of blue book. Out right sale to dealer is 1/2 of blue book. As you can see a private sale or one of the auction sites would be much more advantageous to you.

Slimslam · 09-30-2004, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the insight everyone....never listed on an auction site....private sale has potential (thru FFL of course).
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09-30-2004, 05:38 AM	#1
Slimslam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 124	Model 586 I've got a S & W 586, .357 magnum, 8 3/8 in barrel revolver, adj front sights. Since ya can't see it, assume "nice to excellent" condition. What would the potential trade-in value? Thanks ss __________________ All Rights Reserved c. 1791 -->

09-30-2004, 07:03 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Model 586 Blue Book value..... S&W Model 586 (Distinguished Combat Magnum) 98% - $285 95% - $215 90% - $195 80% - $185 Add 5%-10% for nickel finish Add $4 for white outline rear sight Add $22 for 8 3/8" barrel Add $35 for adj. front sight That's the Blue Book "market value". What some dealer would offer you as a trade-in???? Depends on what the markup is on the gun you're trading it in for....or how bad he wants to sell it....or whether the 586 is a fast mover....or a lot of things. Country Gunsmith can give you a better idea of the Trade In Value.

09-30-2004, 03:20 PM	#3
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Model 586 Sell it to an individual, put in up on one of the bigger online auction sites. Would bring $350 easily, maybe $400+ if you catch the right buyer at the right time. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

09-30-2004, 03:51 PM	#4
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Model 586 In this area "trade in" value to a dealer is about 2/3 of blue book. Out right sale to dealer is 1/2 of blue book. As you can see a private sale or one of the auction sites would be much more advantageous to you. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

09-30-2004, 04:16 PM	#5
Slimslam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 124	Re: Model 586 Thanks for the insight everyone....never listed on an auction site....private sale has potential (thru FFL of course). ss __________________ All Rights Reserved c. 1791