What's an inexpensive .38 old revolver

[Nick T 4]

Hi all thought I'd add a wheel gun to my collection I prefer the look of the older guns to what's out today. I just looked if I remember K-38 and model 10's used to be really inexpensive now I'm seeing them go for $500+. Are there any other decent old school wheel guns that can be had on the cheap, I just want something for when we are camping that if god forbid something happened I wouldn't shed a tear.

[mrg455 6]

I just picked up a nickle Model 10 (5 screw) for $300.  the deals are out there if you look around a little .

[iCARRY 0]

Just put in for some permits. Looking for the same thing. Hopefully I can find a decent deal when the permits come in.

 

 

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[NicePants 58]

If people are paying $500+ for a model 10, it better be immaculate and/or made with pieces of the nails that pierced Jesus. Usually I see them for $300ish or less.

[GRIZ 3,369]

There are a zillion Model 10s out there in fishing sinker condition to pristine. 4", 3", 2 or 6", and 5" are the approximate rarity from most common to rarest. Blued is what you'll find and if you run across a nickled one they are no very common. $200 to $300 is what you should pay for a decent one. You can do a lot better on a private sale. I bought a 10-6 and a 10-8 in very good condition last year for $125 each.

 

Everyone should own at least one Model 10.

[RUTGERS95 890]

I just picked up a nickle Model 10 (5 screw) for $300.  the deals are out there if you look around a little .

where?  I'm in the market for a 38 revolver

[illy 1]

where?  I'm in the market for a 38 revolver

 

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/120379/c/used-firearms

 

$299 

[mrg455 6]

Surplus City in PA (215) 364-7130, just called them up, paid with my visa and they sent it to my FFL.

[robot_hell 72]

Got my Colt Official Police for $250 a year ago on gunbroker. I think they run about $300 now.

[Nick T 4]

I have a permit right now I was gonna grab a 1911 but what I want is gonna run more than I can afford to spend right now so ill put in for a new batch for that, plus I need something my wife can use as my department has a bullshit ass policy on the books that no one can touch guns used for off duty purposes except the officer

[djg0770 481]

There are plenty of quality (Colt and S&W) wheel guns in the $250-300 range used.

 

There are some side brands that are toward the lower end of that range new (ie Taurus, Rossi, Charter Arms)

[Underdog 1,593]

On a budget, I would rather have a newer .357 revolver.  On a budget, you cannot beat a Taurus  66 or 85.  Or, maybe you will get lucky and find a Ruger Six Series for about $500, 

 

Still there is an understated pleasure in the older models.

[Poisontail 0]

An old model 10 with wood target grips!

[BlueLineFish 615]

Careful, revolvers are addictive. I once was of the mindset that revolvers were obsolete and impractical. Now I love them and own close to 20. I would say go with the model 10 for an older one or a taurus for a newer one. Taurus makes some great options and some of the stuff they have on gunbroker can be had for a great price.

[Nick T 4]

An old model 10 with wood target grips!

Always loved the model 10's I should have got one when buds had them for $250

[GRIZ 3,369]

PK Firearms in Manahawkin has a really nice Model 10 6" for $325. Looks like it was reblued.

[illy 1]

On a budget, I would rather have a newer .357 revolver...  

 

Or, maybe you will get lucky and find a Ruger Six Series for about $500, 

 

You can find Ruger SP101's, NIB, for around $500.

 

Also (for a few $s more), I saw a nice looking GP100, 4" blued at Effinger yesterday for $589