How much is a Taurus .38 Special model 85 worth in mint condition?

.38 Special

5 rounds

Stainless Steel

Model built in either 2003 or 2004 I forget which.



Gun has had less than 50 rounds through it, just wondering what a gun store or pawn shop should give me for a 'fair' price.



Basically looking to buy a NAA Guardian .380 to replace it, so I could use: Trade Value, Sell Value, or what I should put it up for sale on Consignment for?

How much is a Taurus .38 Special model 85 worth in mint condition?
Taurus model 85ss which is the stainless steel version of the model 85.

MSR-$439

100%-$330

98%-$240

95%-$175

90%-$135

80%-$115

70%26amp;-$100

60%-$85
Reply:New it goes for $279.00 at gun broker.com.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIte...





Taurus resale is a little weak (especially in that caliber ), I would say nock off 20 to 25% of new value.

So from $200. To about $225. Would be reasonable ( on auction it could go higher ).

I would suggest using it in trade at the very least, that usually gets a better deal seeing that gun shop prefer to take in cash, and don’t like handing cash out as well.



Now you could get possibly a better price for it on one of the online auctions sites.

Because you would have a better chance to find some one wonting the 38 special there by cutting out the middle man and getting paid more for it, as apposed to selling it to a dealer who wants his cut of the pie.



Links attached.



http://www.gunbroker.com/



http://www.auctionarms.com/



http://www.gunsamerica.com/home.aspx







D58





Hunting with Rifle, Pistol, Muzzle loader and Bow for over 3 decades.

Reloading Rifle, Pistol and shotgun for over 3 decades.
Reply:they can be had new for between $280-380.i would guess that most dealers will only give you about $170-240.