Military Surplus arms at gun shows!

[Gil Martin]

The last few that I attended are as Adam has stated. Surplus arms quality was very bad to dismal and prices were off the chart. One fellow had a Walther P-38 that he swore belonged to Herman Goering and was for sale for $10,000. I asked if he had any documentation to prove that allegation and he did not. I told him that when Goering surrendered he handed over his personal revolver.

The old days of finding real deals at fair prices are long gone. I have always done better at gun shops that i frequent. Take care. All the best...
Gil

[Adam Helmer]

Gil,

Thanks for the Nazi memorabilia update. Last Saturday I attended the Morris, PA gun show and fortunately there was ONLY one table of Nazi trash.

The prices for "As Issued" military surplus arms and accoutrements was beyond belief. To wit: I saw an NRA GOOD P-14 Enfield in caliber .303 British for $795.00. An 03-A3 .30-06 was $800.00. There were many Garands on display from $700.00 up to $1,900 for a Very Good Korean era specimen. The prices on WWII bayonets from all the belligerent nations began at $50 and went to $650. Most were FAIR to Good condition. I came home and appreciated by stuff, all the more.

Gil, I saw the British WWII film on History channel about the surrender of Goering. He handed over to his British captors what appeared to be a 4-inch Model 10 Smith & Wesson. revolver. I thought that was odd he had an American revolver when he could have had a pristine Luger to reflect his rank. Whatever.

Adam