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06-09-2007, 04:39 PM
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The prices of surplus arms
I was in a gun shop recently and saw a British No. I Mark III .303 Enfield from WWI on the rack. That was the first rifle I ever owned and cost me $15.88 back in 1958. The one on the rack was in NRA good condition (which is not all that good) and had a hang tag price of $325.00. I suspect it will be there for a long time because other gun shops in the area have the same rifle for considerable less. Are you folks seeing prices on surplus guns go off the chart? Take care...
Joe 
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06-09-2007, 06:22 PM
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It all depends on the shop/dealer.
One place i go to has CZ-52's for $179, in pretty good shape too. another has them for $350-$500. some dealers are marking up their milsurps to match the new production stuff. One says he does it because if he sold the milsurps for the price they _should_ go for, people would buy those and not his new Sigs/glocks/etc etc, so he prices them up to "compete" needless to say he's lost alot of business, people who know what his milsurps shoudl go for see his prices and figure that if he marksup that much onmilsurps, he must be doing it on everything. some people just get greedy :/
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06-09-2007, 08:01 PM
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Joe Boleo,
You just got to shop around to find the best prices. My local shop will bargain while some other shops have a "FIRM" price on their military surplus arms. I have my best luck reading our weekly "Penny Saver" classified paper that is delivered to the mailbox. It seems lots of old WWII veterans are passing on and their next-of-kin are selling off gun collections for very reasonable prices. I have some Lugers due to the "Penny Saver." My prices were FAR LESS than any gunshop would have charged. Adam
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06-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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Adam is right.
I know a guy who semi-recently (3-4 months ago) found a classified ad like that. He went to check it out and brought back a broomhandle mauser in pretty good shape with shoulderstock/holster, and some kinda nifty little rifle for $500. I cannot remember the exact rifle, but it looked alot like a MAS36 or M38 carbine from a distance, was chambered in an 8mm rimmed cartridge, and was a straightpull bolt. The rifle probably isnt worth alot dollar wise, but he made out like a bandit on the broomhandle. He even told them so, but they said if he was happy with the price, they were as well. Happy? he was bouncing out of there like a lil kid in a candyshop.
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06-10-2007, 01:04 AM
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Milsurp
Just found a CZ52 in 30 cal with holster 2 mags cleaning kit and a box of ammo for 150 bucks. Is this a good price? Need a CZ about ...well not much but if the price is right..the deal is real. I'll have to buy it. They are a bit ugly though...but something like an ugly gal...great when ya need her!
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06-10-2007, 01:19 AM
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$150 is a good price for a CZ-52, (at least in my area) and one of my favorite handguns.
It takes a little getting used to the grip needed for it. They _can_ be abit picky on some surplus ammo (namely romainian) , but new production S&B or FNM should work flawlessly. I think everyone should have a CZ-52, and a TT-33 
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06-10-2007, 08:53 AM
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Joe
Adam is right,you have to look long and hard for milsurps. I just purchased a 1909 Argentine at flea market for $175.00 (good condition),however,if you can find them they are selling for 3oo-350 range most places. jplonghunter
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06-14-2007, 02:34 PM
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It depends
It helps to be at the right place at the right time. I went to see a garage full of old guns after the owner died and his son wanted to get rid of them. Most were rusty and beat up old shotguns that did not interest me. In the corner were ten military surplus rifles in various conditions. I spent $300.00 and got them all. All the best...
Gil
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