Gun shop visit today

[Gil Martin]

I went to a local gun shop today that has a lot of surplus arms. There were still plenty of guns on the racks. Two things were immediately evident: the overall condition of the firearms was NRA good at best and the prices were markedly higher. I suspect this is a sign of the times. All the best...
Gil

[jon lynn]

Don't scare me like that Gil!

I am already plotting for yet another future 98er!

[Gil Martin]

Jon,
There are still real bargains out there, you just have to shop around and be patient. All the best...
Gil

[wrenchman]

gun shops tend to ask full retail it does not mean that is what they will get
dont be scared to make a offer on yoused guns it would supprise you what they pay just keep in mind they have over head.

[buckhunter]

Spent a good part of Saturday at Cabelas in Maine. Aint no deal there but they do have everything. Handguns were selling like hot cakes even at their inflated prices.

[Gil Martin]

Your post does not address the topic under discussion as outlined in forum rules.

I would urge you stay focused and talk about gun shop visits or any other appropriate topic. All the best...
Gil

[jon lynn]

Gentlemen!

Let’s relax here, this is Hunt Chat.

Or I will I proclaim 3 rounds, Mucus of Queensbury rules.

Sheesh.

[buckhunter]

Awe, brotherly love. Come on guys.

[Adam Helmer]

Jon and buckhunter,

LOL! You guys are ok folks. I will "stay more focused" here. The fault was mine.

Adam

[jplonghunter]

Gil
In the past few months I have added a 1924 Mexican Mauser,a Venezuelan Mauser,and
a LH Charles Daly Mauser manufactured by Zastava. All actions only, in excellent condition, but,there are not many bargains that I have found. The days of $49.95 actions
are dead and gone.

jplonghunter

[jon lynn]

Gil, Adam. According to Google Maps you two live 3 hours away........Keep it that way!:D

But on the subject, M98 actions are very hard to come by here in Sooner Land, and way too expensive. The last place I found near Oklahoma City that had anything M98 looked like it was ran over by Pattons tank's. The bolt it's self was quite a fright. The guy still wanted a fortune.

As far as Gil's advice to be patient, I have to be. I got no other choice.:eek:

BUT on a lighter note, the local yokel, freebie classified paper, listed:

Mouswer action, good condition, no firing pin $275.00

If that's not a sign of the times, I don't know what is.

[buckhunter]

I really don't need anything so I can afford to be patient. The price of anything is outragous. $1200 for a SW 1911. Right. I spend a lot of my crazy cash on reloading and archery anymore. I hate to say it and if my other half reads this I will deny it I have enough for now.

I plan on retiring for real in a year or so then I may try to build something but for now I will leave well enough alone.

Gil and Adam. I got a brother also and I'm glad he lives in Denver.

[Gil Martin]

While the hang tag prices on surplus arms are a bit high, most gun shops will haggle as a previous posted has pointed out. My favorite gun shop owner says, "cash is king." He also says that he would rather make a nickel today than hope to make a dime next month.

A few of the gun shops tell me they are doing a brisk business online at gun auction sites. Those sites have prices that give me chest pains so I avoid them. All the best...
Gil