[EddieCoyle]

I went to a gun show today in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Here's my answer to anyone that says you can't get a good deal on a handgun in Mass (click on either picture for a larger image):

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That is a Smith & Wesson Model 696 (no dash) 5-shot, L-frame, 3" barrel in .44 Special. Including tax and everything else, I paid.... $281.

[00blkgt]

Wow I would have been all over that deal too. Nice!
J

[CSA 357]

you did very well, hope you enjoy it! csa

[MartinBrody]

Wow, super nice piece. Even if that wasn't such a great price that would be a nice find. I love 3" revolvers, and in 44 Special to top it all off!

[hceptj]

nice...good job!

[asknight]

I'll gladly give you your money back on it, plus a little extra for a "finders fee"! :neener: :D

[s&w 24]

I have never seen one that cheap! Good deal and good job.

[RUT]

>>Here's my answer to anyone that says you can't get a good deal on a handgun in Mass<<

But the problem is, they won't let you use real bullets!! :D

[srtboise]

congrats on that great deal!! i thought i did ok when i picked up my 696 no dash for $525

steve

[Bear41mag]

That is an absoulte steal. Have never seen one for less than $500.

Great gun and a fine old cartridge.

[Tim Burke]

Smoking deal. I would have been tempted at 1.5 times that price. Anything less would have been a no brainer.

[jame]

I'll give you $285 for it. :D

Great find! Congratulations.

[Bob F.]

Aahhhh, does it work? At that price?

WOW! Outstanding! I've never even seen one for sale around here.

Enjoy.

[rbert0005]

WOW !!!!!

You would never have gotten it if I had seen it first.

I don't usually miss things like that.

Congrats,
Bob

[wnycollector]

GREAT DEAL! congrats on the purchase!

[deputy tom]

Eddie,good for you.That would have been better than $500.00 at our local shows,easily.tom.:)

[JERRY]

i hate you..........:cool:

[cherryriver]

I walked into the area Gander Mountain (of all places) to buy some sweaters and took a peek at the used gun counter. There was a 696 untagged, so I asked one of the gentlemen behind the counter for the price. One said it wasn't for sale yet- it hadn't been through the system.
The other looked a computer screen and said, "$250."
I said, "Sold." The other salesman blew a gasket and the two of them went in back to hash it out kind of loudly.
In the end, the second guy sold me the gun while the first fumed in the distance. Figure that one out.
So I asked the salesman as I was finishing the paperwork, "What else you got back there that isn't out yet?"
How about- a Colt Agent for $220 and a Kimber rimfire for $460?
I grabbed the Colt the next week and have never seen a good deal in that case since.
Bill

[treebeard]

They have gun shows in Mass.? I though all of you folks came up here to get your guns.:neener: :neener: Seriously though, that is one heck of a sweet deal. Congrats!!

[MikePGS]

Wow thats an excellent deal!...I mean... thats kinda expensive... I'll give you 300 for it:)

[hexidismal]

jeez, I'm having trouble finding anything in 44 mag that I can afford .. great deal, I'm very very jealous.