Hey fellas, just looking for some advice. I have a S&W 4506 in great shape, I want to get a 1911 but I dont have alot of money to spend on it so I was thinking of trading mine towards it. I brought my gun to two different gun shops, and I do realize that they need to make a profit off of buying and reselling firearms, but they weren't going to give a whole lot of money for it, so I was wondering if it would be worth my time to polish my gun. Would that bring the value up at all or would it be a waste of my time. I have plenty experience polishing motorcycle and car parts so its not not a matter knowing how to do it, just if its worth my time.
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Polished Pistol
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Bill Nance
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If you can post a pic it would help.
If it's the satin finish stainless 4506 do NOT try to polish it yourself. You can it professionally bead-blasted for about $70-100. I had a friendly smith do a very basic bead-blast on the frame only and a trigger job for I think $70. Don't recall.
Here are some pics, I hope they help.
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After:
The after shot is right when I got back from the range so it's not clean, but I hope you can notice the difference. The laser-engraving of the cop shop ID wouldn't come off
ETA these guns are worth about $500-$600 retail in VG condition. Frankly I'd try t o sell it on the Classifieds if you're determined to do it. Personally I'll never let this go. It's a great gun that will NEVER EVER fail you.
If it's the satin finish stainless 4506 do NOT try to polish it yourself. You can it professionally bead-blasted for about $70-100. I had a friendly smith do a very basic bead-blast on the frame only and a trigger job for I think $70. Don't recall.
Here are some pics, I hope they help.
Before:
After:
The after shot is right when I got back from the range so it's not clean, but I hope you can notice the difference. The laser-engraving of the cop shop ID wouldn't come off
ETA these guns are worth about $500-$600 retail in VG condition. Frankly I'd try t o sell it on the Classifieds if you're determined to do it. Personally I'll never let this go. It's a great gun that will NEVER EVER fail you.
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Anything "custom" done to the gun will decrease the value unless it is done by a well known/reputable gunsmith/refinisher/manufacturer.
If you polish your gun, the shops are more likely to offer you even less for it.
Put it up in the classifieds here at a good price and it should sell quickly. And by good price I mean slightly lower than what others are going for, which will inevitably be a lot more than what a store will offer you, making the whole thing a win-win for the buyer, and you.
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if you are trying to maximize your money for the gun, post it here. The stores will not be your friend in this example.
Thanks for the advice guys, I will take it!!!! You're right Bill it is a very reliable gun, I've never had any problems with it. But I need to sell one to get one.
Thanks again for the help guys, Justin
Thanks again for the help guys, Justin
dealers offer aabout 60% of book value, secondly go on gunbroker and get some idea of what they are asking
for them there.
i would clean it and leave it alone.
you could start by posting it here, remember pics go a long way in selling anything. be specific to include a complete
description including mags and an accurate condition, make note of any scratches or wear.
i have a 4513 i alomst sold, i am glad i didn't, i found the right holster for it and it carries so well you forget
your carrying it.
JimB
for them there.
i would clean it and leave it alone.
you could start by posting it here, remember pics go a long way in selling anything. be specific to include a complete
description including mags and an accurate condition, make note of any scratches or wear.
i have a 4513 i alomst sold, i am glad i didn't, i found the right holster for it and it carries so well you forget
your carrying it.
JimB
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You aren't going to polish in value that isn't there.
In decreasing order of value you can expect to receive:
1. Private sale
2. Consignment via a shop that has large exposure (www.fsguns.com is one, there are others)
3. Trade in at a shop for another gun
4. Sell to shop for cash
Another option that probably falls somewhere between #1 and #3 is to sell it on www.gunbroker.com, but you will have the extra hassles and expense of handling the transaction through a MA FFL (yes, I know it's legal for an individual to ship a gun directly to an out of state FFL, but few FFLs will allow that procedure).
In decreasing order of value you can expect to receive:
1. Private sale
2. Consignment via a shop that has large exposure (www.fsguns.com is one, there are others)
3. Trade in at a shop for another gun
4. Sell to shop for cash
Another option that probably falls somewhere between #1 and #3 is to sell it on www.gunbroker.com, but you will have the extra hassles and expense of handling the transaction through a MA FFL (yes, I know it's legal for an individual to ship a gun directly to an out of state FFL, but few FFLs will allow that procedure).
Not to hijack but I assume (re. your log in name) you are a subscriber? Which ones do you get OSR, CKD, TH? I've got a couple projects in the works, you? As far as your gun if it's not perfect a little "air eraser" never hurts, the only "pro" part of the job is disassembly/reassembly and knowing what to mask. Internal mods are a no-no for resale but it's amazing what you can do with a lathe and surface grinder ![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
. OSR4e Jim
. OSR4e JimJimB what holster do you use? I have tried three different styles (IWB right side, IWB behind, and shoulder rig). The shoulder rig isnt too bad but I am a big guy and I cant get it to that "Perfect" position.
Jim(Griffinwerks) I probably should be a subscriber for how much I buy them and how much I would save, but anyways I have a 31 Model a Fordor just about done building the new frame for it,401 Buick Nailhead with the switch pitch 400, explorer 8.8 rear end, should be a roller in two and a half months or so. What about you?
Jim(Griffinwerks) I probably should be a subscriber for how much I buy them and how much I would save, but anyways I have a 31 Model a Fordor just about done building the new frame for it,401 Buick Nailhead with the switch pitch 400, explorer 8.8 rear end, should be a roller in two and a half months or so. What about you?
