Appears Unfired- To Shoot or Not To Shoot?

[andyrping]

Just picked up an absolutely beautiful Model 10-7 earlier today from one of my favorite shops, BGF. This sparkler appears to be unfired it is so clean and perfect. So, I'm very tempted to take it out and put a few rounds through it, but then I get that old guilty feeling that maybe I shouldn't... What would you do?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

well... Being that it's a Model-10, I'd probably shoot it.

Isn't the Model 10 one of their most produced revolvers?

-J-

 

[techres]

Guns are for shootin'.

 

[BUCK HINKLE]

i am with the other guys they are for shooting not for looking at

 

[NateIU10]

I don't think I could ever own a gun that I'd never shoot lol

 

[shooter521]

Shoot it, or sell it and buy a proper paperweight.

 

[00BlasterResto]

I'v had this issue a couple of times,
I always shootem.
Just can't help myself.

 

[Cat-Herder]

Shoot!

 

[IndyGunworks]

did it come with the original box and manual? if so and it truley is unfired... i would keep it that day.... 20 years from now... cha ching.... i understand the shoot it side as well, but you can turn this one into an investment..... if you dont have the complete package, then it wont increase to much in value over being unfired.

 

[andyrping]

did it come with the original box and manual? if so and it truley is unfired... i would keep it that day.... 20 years from now... cha ching.... i understand the shoot it side as well, but you can turn this one into an investment..... if you dont have the complete package, then it wont increase to much in value over being unfired.

Ahh!! Now you done gone and ruined it for me... I was just getting convinced! Yes, I have the original box with matching serial number and the manual.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

But model 10s aren't, nor ever will be "collectible"... Way way way too many of them produced.

I'd still be inclined to shoot it.

-J-

 

[kcw12]

If it appears unfired, it probably dont work, you should clearly test it.

 

[sonovasailor]

I am WAY TOO GREEDY to shoot an unfired classic S&W. It is like sharpening a Case XX knife. After shooting, it is only a shooter. I bought a slightly ratty Colt Python just to shoot, leaving my unfired one in the safe, to appriciate in value. I know this pistol you bought, it IS too nice to shoot. After all, that's why God invented Taurus's. they are for shooting, as they depriciate as soon as you fill out the forns.

 

[Robert Richardson]

Shoot it!

 

[andyrping]

But model 10s aren't, nor ever will be "collectible"... Way way way too many of them produced.

I'd still be inclined to shoot it.

-J-

I've read that it is something like 10,000,000 have been produced since 1899 and more are being manufactured every day....

 

[GregD]

It sound like you have got a great deal that will go up in value. But, remember S&W has already fired the gun so why shouldn't you. I wouldn't carry it just to protect the bluing.

 

[jimbo-indy]

Probably not much collector value for new production model 10. If it was a pre-10 that could be proved unfired, you might have something. In that there are millions of them out there I doubt firing it would change the value much. My pre-10 from 1936 in 99% condition is only worth $300 or so. How many generations do you plan on waiting for it to increase in value? SHOOT IT AND HAVE FUN

 

[fyrefyter101]

You never go into the field with an untested weapon!

 

[bighop1]

if you shoot it you will enjoy it if you dont your kids will

 

[Wheezy50]

Shooot!!!