Talk me out of this saw

[JRM]

Came across this saw on CL. Grandfather had this exact model when I was a wee lad....boy does it bring back memories! Cutting firewood and hauling it out with the ol' Farmall International Cub....
This piece has some real nostalgia and I would love to have one but at the same time don't want to pay for someone's pipe dream. Any insight as to the fair value of this saw would be greatly appreciated.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/d/wickliffe-vintage-stihl-chainsaw/7430318529.html

 

[Brushwacker]

If It works as good as it looks in the pictures I think that is a fair price but I am no expert on vintage saw prices. I worked on and used the neighbors tophandle 510 a time or 2, was surprised the power for the old 50cc it had. I had a rear handle here it seems long ago and Don t remember what i did with it. I think it was 10 or more years ago and decent running condition they were going 2 to $250 then.

 

[Ikeholt]

If that's original paint, that's a fair price. If re-painted, not worth $200 in my opinion. Price on vintage Stihl stuff is strong.

 

[river of smoak]

the pain of what you paid for it now will be meaningless 10 years from now when you're showing it to grandkids or friends and tell them about grandpas saw .

 

[user 122190]

the pain of what you paid for it now will be meaningless 10 years from now when you're showing it to grandkids or friends and tell them about grandpas saw .

Yeah, he should buy it.

 

[bullittman281]

Don't do it!!!
No parts. Dangerous!!! LOUD!!! You'll never be happy. Don't do it!!!
I tried........

 

[lwmibc]

Here's a nice memory for you; mine's still at work. I restored it completely in 1995, could use a repaint again about now.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

if it’s not been painted / restored and that’s original powdercoat, grab it if you have $300 spare and you want one.

 

[KASH]

A really nice saw easy to start a little slow in todays world but a nice all around saw 56 ccs and came with 3/8s 8 pin or 404 7 pin,The Stihl 08s and S10 wers the saws of choice for the pulp cutters here in the 60s and 70s.
Kash
Dead nuts reliable

 

[JRM]

Here's a nice memory for you; mine's still at work. I restored it completely in 1995, could use a repaint again about now.

Very nice! Appreciate the input guys. I have a message into the seller. Thanks again

 

[Oletrapper]

Don't do it!!!
No parts. Dangerous!!! LOUD!!! You'll never be happy. Don't do it!!!
I tried........

Me thinks Bullitman wants to buy it. LOL There are parts available. Just have to look around.

 

[Oletrapper]

Very nice! Appreciate the input guys. I have a message into the seller. Thanks again

Let us know if you make the deal.

 

[bullittman281]

Me thinks Bullitman wants to buy it. LOL There are parts available. Just have to look around.

Like I NEED moar saws. I've got way to much junk now.......

Good luck with the procurement. Old stuff is certainly interesting and entertaining.
Bullittman

 

[Highland_hunter]

Ok I thought about it, can't do it.

You're on your own.

 

[SteveSr]

Very nice! Appreciate the input guys. I have a message into the seller. Thanks again

I can just about guarantee that it has been repainted... Probably with rattle can paint which will not last. I seriously doubt that the handle came painted white from the factory. Also check the bottom of the saw closely for painted over magnesium rot. Last, if you are planning on running it check the clutch/sprocket for wear as these may be hard to find.

 

[Woodslasher]

I can just about guarantee that it has been repainted... Probably with rattle can paint which will not last. I seriously doubt that the handle came painted white from the factory. Also check the bottom of the saw closely for painted over magnesium rot. Last, if you are planning on running it check the clutch/sprocket for wear as these may be hard to find.

Look at the badging, the muffler, and the scabbard. That looks like a pretty clean low-hour unit to me.

 

[river of smoak]

does the oiler work ? asking for a friend ...

 

[KASH]

My S10 had a black plastic handle.
Kaah

 

[Stihl a grasshopper]

Don't do it!!!
No parts. Dangerous!!! LOUD!!! You'll never be happy. Don't do it!!!
I tried........

That’s what I tried to tell myself… still ended up with the 084!

 

[Drifter2406]

I'd buy it