Original 6M

[Vic Thompson]

Hi there Paul55 I'd like to answer your question as best I can, but feel that I need a bit more info from you regarding your initial question "What price would I be looking at for one of these in vgc? I've recently bought one & I'm concerned I may have paid too much for it".

IMHO without a seller's description of the item inc photographs if possible, and some idea as to the price that you paid for it it's hard for anyone to offer offer much of an opinion in the matter and prices vary wildly depending on the exact details of the item in question..

However I'd go along with Geezer in his estimates, but would think that a really good 100% functional item with anatomical grips and boxed could generally fetch over £175.

Regards, Vic T.

[Benelli B76]

I have repaired and resealed a few of these for local people and I have never heard anyone paying more than £160 for one especially if it has never been opened up from new. The front piston seal is likely to be affected by bacterial degradation and need changing. The back balance seal seems to not be affected most of the time. One of my favourite spring pistols, a lovely trigger and very accurate.

Baz

[Paul55]

Oh heck. I paid £220 for what had been advertised as a mint condition pistol. Cosmetically it's in great condition, the plastic front shroud is in perfect condition,
unfortunately the seals are shot as it's barely making 1 ft/lb. The seller has been very good & has offered a full refund. He thought it had been serviced by his gunsmith but it had been missed. I've had a quote of £65 to replace all the seals inc parts but I can't see the seller letting me have it for £120 if I get the work done. Such a shame as it is a beautifully made pistol with the sweetest trigger I've ever known. I now know the sort of price I should be paying if I find another one thanks to all your replies & I thank you all for that.

[hwtyger]

Agree with Frog. I paid E200-250 in euros I believe. Ivgc, but unserviced. Still shooting but had it serviced anyway.

[Benelli B76]

Oh heck. I paid £220 for what had been advertised as a mint condition pistol. Cosmetically it's in great condition, the plastic front shroud is in perfect condition,
unfortunately the seals are shot as it's barely making 1 ft/lb. The seller has been very good & has offered a full refund. He thought it had been serviced by his gunsmith but it had been missed. I've had a quote of £65 to replace all the seals inc parts but I can't see the seller letting me have it for £120 if I get the work done. Such a shame as it is a beautifully made pistol with the sweetest trigger I've ever known. I now know the sort of price I should be paying if I find another one thanks to all your replies & I thank you all for that.

Paul, in UK you would pay £220 for the Model 10 which some look upon as a superior model. You are correct in estimating £120 for yours needing new seals as a set costs about £30 posted from a UK supplier. These pistols are not difficult to strip and repair when you use the correct sequence, in fact I prefer working on them compared to the single piston model 5. As I said previously, most of the 6's I have fixed did not need a new balance piston "seal" or washer as they call it (see pink one below). I think the front seal is affected by small amounts of lubricant that have been used.

Baz

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[Paul55]

Thanks for the info Baz

[Muskett]

For the shooting experience they are worth more than their second hand rate. Even the Model 10's aren't getting that high a price. All are bettered by the FWB 65's which get the better money.
The model 10 is very much a target pistol and the 6 the better plinking good fun option. Well worth having one, or both.
At the age they are they do require a service, and then can do many many more years.
Most of the good 70's, 80's, target pistols are a bit of a bargain compared to what is offered new today for that kind of money.

[Jerry Cornelius]

Most of the good 70's, 80's, target pistols are a bit of a bargain compared to what is offered new today for that kind of money.

This is so true. I fact I think it is true of collectable airguns generally