Current prices

Gil Martin · #1 05-20-2009, 07:30 PM

I was in a gun shop yesterday and saw a U.S. Model of 1917 in original very good condition. The hang tag price was $999.00. While I was there someone bought it. I already have various 1917s so did not want the rifle. I guess I better up the value of my surplus arms. All the best...
Gil

Mike Moss · #2 05-20-2009, 08:07 PM

If someone pays the price then in a way that is its value in the market.

I can remember when we got excellent complete 30 carbines and Springfields for $10 or so each from the DCM. Mine were sold and I don't regret it.

buckhunter · #3 05-22-2009, 11:04 AM

Not sure but the last I saw was DCM had so 1917's in questionable condition. Believe that were under $300 but not sure. Basically action only. Can't check at work because we have a blocker.

Sure is funny was the price of guns has come to. Thank's Mr. President. Then again if nothing bad happens(fat chance)with the assult weapons ban just maybe the price will come down,again fat chance.

Adam Helmer · #4 05-22-2009, 11:24 AM

Gil,

Military surplus arms were always a great deal-even back in 1958 when we began collecting. The "Sporterization" of mililtary arms in the 1950s and 1960s reduced the number of "as issued" arms by a big amount. I agree, many of the guns we got for $12.00 to $35.00 in the 50s and 60s are now well over $500.00, and rising.

Get a fireproof vault, or two, and stash your valuables. I sure did.

Adam

Gil Martin · #5 05-23-2009, 07:35 AM

I have several long gun safes, handgun safes, a vault and an alarm system so I am confident. I agree that surplus arms prices are headed in one upward direction. All the best...
Gil

buckhunter · #6 05-26-2009, 12:16 PM

It took a look at the prices on the DCM website. Holy crap I'm in sticker shock.