Where do you find surplus arms?

[Gil Martin]

I read a current article in "Guns" magazine about surplus arms and how this is the best time ever to go shopping for them. I wrote a letter to the editor questioning the thrust of the story. There are some graybeards out there that can remember the bonanza days of surplus arms bargains in the 1950s and 1960s. We cannot turn back time, but I would just like to see some decent surplus arms at affordable prices.

Were are you finding surplus arms today? The local gun shops that I visit get a military rifle or handgun in from time to time. Most of them are in poor condition or overpriced. Just as bad are surplus arms dealers that overstate the condition of their guns. I have been disappointed in seeing what was supposed to be a rifle in "hand-picked, excellent condition" turn out to be NRA good.

Since I have never done well at gun shows, I rarely attend them. There is a military arms dealer in the next town that may show some promise. Anyway, good luck to you. All the best...
Gil