[Dbl0Kevin]

I'd have to say for me it was when I traded my Norinco MAK-90, that I had got for $100 plus a Ruger 10/22T, and my Ruger Vaquero .45LC, that I paid $250 for used,........for a brand new Bushmaster XM15E2S 16" carbine.

Granted I had to wait about 7 freaking months to get the rifle since I ordered it about 3 days before 9/11 and once that hit supplies got VERY scarce. But still I'd say it was well worth the wait. :D

[M2 Carbine]

$17 for a new Remington GI 1911A1

$14.50 each for a new Springfield 03A3 and A4

$20 for a GI M1 Carbine


Of course that was about a hundred years ago.:)


I've still got them all, except I'm not sure if I still have the Carbine or not.

[Lennyjoe]

Best deal I got so far was a 72CXXXX Nickle Belgium Browning Hi-Power for $400

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/pb811fa72dbb5126dd7f66e2f4945163b/f9efb1be.jpg

None of which compares to what M2 Carbine got.;)

[RatFink]

NIB Steyr S40 for $300

NIB FN-HP for $460

[HSMITH]

Like new M37 S&W 2" round butt for $175. NIB early Contender with a 10" bull barrel in 223 for $270. Everything else I have paid full boat or better for.

[Adirondack1]

$13.00 in tradegoods a piece for 2 chineese preban AK's .

Traded some military surplus 24 volt water activated batteries I bought as scrap
for one underfolder and one fixed stock AK both new in box, traded a couple more for 6 extra mags and ammo. (Norinco mags were the only you could get at the time, $19.00 each.) Of course this wasin the early 80's:banghead:
Should've kept both those rifles!

[RooK]

Used Ruger SBH, $200 out the door. :) It seems people around here don't like single actions that much, the same gun shop had some more deals on used Rugers the last time I was there.

[jeff-10]

NIB BHP 40 S&W for $350.

[esheato]

Ruger M77 in .270 Winchester for ohh...$125. Or we could discuss the Colt Python that came with an custom bull barrel and smooth as silk trigger for $300.

Do I ever shoot either of them? Nah, but I couldn't pass up deals like that. :p

Ed

[Rimmer]

Like new (read 50 rounds fired) Volquartsen SS 17HMR on Gunbroker for $650

M2 has the deal hands down

[aguyindallas]

About 4 years ago, I purchased (or thought) a Smith and Wesson 915 through Auction Arms from a large dealer in Las Vegas...Superpawn. Well, a couple weeks after sending the money along with the FFL for transfer...no gun!

So, I called to see what the deal was. The said they accidentally sold my 915. They offered me a refund or a pick of one of two guns: S&W Sigma in 9mm, or an S&W 5906 Stainless.

I chose the 5906 and paid $220.00, the amount I was supposed to pay for the 915

Good Deal on my part!

[dev_null]

Best deal: Traded a Ruger Single-Six straight up for a LN S&W K-frame .38 spl and Bianchi holster. :)

Worst deal: sold a "pre-ban" Mini-14 with folding stock (metal, not the crappy plastic one), flashhider, vent cover and couple of 30-rounders for $225. :(

- 0 -

[stevelyn]

A Win. M-290 autoloader .22 for $25.00
Used FN-HP $200.00.
LN Colt Mustang for $285.00

[telewinz]

$600 at a pawn shop NIB, still selling for $2100 new.

[Dot_mdb]

4" Model 10-5 tapered barrel in excellent condition $157 three months ago.

Bill

[Topgun]

telewinz......How's it shoot?

:what:

[Topgun]

Early '80's. M1 Garand. Winchester. Early model with the single slot gas plug.

Advertised in paper for $225. Ad said "Old rifle." Called and went to check it out. Paid for it. Started to leave.

Guy calls me back. Says, "Hey, you might as well take this stuff."

Stuff: Bayonet, bandoliers, oiler, combo tool, 200 rds of ammo (in enbloc clips), flash hider, manual.

Should have kept it.

:(

[TechBrute]

S&W M60 - $100

[GUNSMOKE45441]

$1.00 for a bhp nazi marked when I was 16.
$35.00 Savage 1919 NRA 22 rifle.

$350.00 offbreed .45acp 3 holsters 8 boxes ammo 4 of them premium hps.
sold .45 & 1 holster for $400.00 ( I kept the Milt Sparks summer holster)

Gunsmoke 45441

[ducktapehero]

I once picked up a like new Marlin 30-30 for $50 and sold it that afternoon to a buddy for $100.

[dukeofurl]

Depends on your idea of a good deal

Complete AR15 RRA - $500
Complete pre ban AR15 (about 2 years ago) - $680
Glock with night sights used - Under $400 (multiple times)
Stainless HK with 15 rounder and night sights - $500
Beretta 92 with 2 15 rounders - $375
Springfield TRP - $450

[MaterDei]

I got this fine little sidearm in exchange for a 600mHz Dell computer I had laying around.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=593980

[JohnKSa]

Found a like new Bulgarian SA-93 for $300 in a pawn shop. Bought it, shot it a couple of times and turned it over for $550.

Best price on a gun ever was $65 for a Model 96 Swedish Mauser. That included all tax, fees and shipping. Very nice rifle.

[Mac Attack]

I paid $80 for a MINT Series 70 9mm Combat Commander with 3 clips and 500 rounds of hollow point ammo that I bought from a family friend. He knew the value and when I asked him what he wanted for it he said whatever I had on me....which was $80!

[ken w.]

Well,the deal went like this - I bought a glenfield model 60 for $10.00.It just needed a little cleaning.I traded it for a NIB Savage bolt action .17HMR that a guy won in a raffle.I then traded the Savage for a minty Winchester model 1903 .22 automatic with a very rare original silencer adapter with the even more rare thread collor still on it. A collector at the Ohio Gun Collector show offered me $1000.00 for it.I said - NOPE this ones a keeper:what: .

[Dionysusigma]

Probably this'un here... $120.00, and I love it even though I usually hate sporterized C & Rs. (I guess that makes it a guilty pleasure ;) ) It's a 1919 Carl Gustaf Swede Mauser with a ~17-18" barrel that's been perfectly (AFAICT) re-crowned. :)

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1007047
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?postid=1009348

[WhoKnowsWho]

Probably the best deal was my Ruger 96/44 for only $200 brand spankin' new.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1100780

[yayarx7]

I gave $250 for my CZ75B used just last month.

I once bought a Llama 45 for $209 new, shot it a bit for 5 years, and traded it and $30 for a customized Norinco 1911.

[hso]

1944 Model 12 Riot ... with ord bomb/US for $200

[outofbattery]

I went into a Pawn n' Gun in Hickory, NC some time ~ 98 looking for nothing in general and saw a Kahr K9 with the unbelievable price tag of $199 . I knew it couldn't be right but I asked the older guy working the counter if that was the tag for it and he gave me a gruff " well that's what it says isn't it ? " that ordinarily would have sent me packing but instead had me going to straight to the register ! I have to assume that there was either a big screwup and it was mismarked / mistaken for another gun or if since they were relatively new and uncommon at the time , they might've thought it was just some junk gun . I really don't care coz I got a Kahr for $212 :neener:

[targetshootr]

A couple of years ago I bought a 1995 7 1/2" FA 454 FG with Leupold eer scope and base, rcbs 454 dies, 200 empty brass.....$975

[Lochaber]

Winchester 94 made in 1954 in almost mint shape for $200. Blue book says about $500:

http://gabrielescu/win94/win94.jpg

Loch

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

While I've gotten many "good deals" on firearms; last week
I got the deal of a lifetime. As I stated in another thread, a
very dear friend of mine (and fellow THR) member gave me
a NIB WWII Springfield "GI" MIL-SPEC .45 ACP. It arrived
at my dealer last Thursday; whereas I took possession of
it. Got a chance to shoot it a little bit on Saturday (7/3),
and I'm here to tell you this gun is awesome.

Just goes to show you that there still are some mighty fine
persons left in this old world! Sorry, but out of respect I
will not divulge this gentlemans idenity; but he is a well
respected member here, as well as other forums.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Kodiak AK]

Free
Walther PPKs in .32 ACP
Marlin 60
Raven 25
Taurus Model 66 I think .357.

Those where all free . I don't have any of them any more .

[CrazyIrishman]

I got a deal on a complete pre-ban Polytech M14 for $200.00 . The seller said the rifle was only good for parts as it was supposed to be broken beyond repair. Turns out all it needed was a new bolt!

[Shanghai McCoy]

A VERY good friend gave us a Swedish mauser.Another good friend gave me a replica 58 Remington revolver a couple years ago.Best pay deal?A Ruger 44mag Super Blackhawk 41/2" barrel,the 1976 one and a mdl 65 SW,
both for 500$.That was a pretty good deal...still have them both.

[DorGunR]

Vietnam, 1960's........the military was having a crackdown on American contract civilians having "personal weapons".........I was an Army Platoon Sergeant.........a civilian that I knew came to me and asked if I would buy his Thompson SMG.........how much, I asked.........$50.00.......deal. The next day a friend of the first civilian came to me and asked if I would buy his Thompson..........how much, I asked..............$30.00.........deal.:D

[5ptdeerhunter]

For me it was the Pre-64 Winchester model 70 30-06 I got for free from my neighbor for graduation. But my grandfather got a 1917 Eddystone for $10.

[Quinch]

Hungarian M1934 with matching perfectly preserved leather holster (original) and 2 matching serial # mags.

$75.

I would have felt bad, but it started with him saying "I've got this old Luger....."

[HABU]

I got my Valtro for $1,100 shipped. Pre 70 SN. Used but LNIB. What a sweet pistol.

[4570Rick]

Ruger 10-22...........................37.95

Remington 700 BDL .270......169.95

Moseburg 835 Ultimag...........25.00

:D

[muddyboots]

In 1972 I bought a Weatherby Patrician 12 gauge pump for around $150. In 1977 I traded it for an 1865 Spencer with a Stabler Cutoff. Today the Weatherby is probably still worth about $150. The Spencer is worth $2200.

[priv8ter]

Guy I used to work with going to get married to a woman(can't call her a lady) with a 4-year old son. She told him he was going to have to get rid of his guns before she moved in.

It was two good deals for me...I got a H&K USPf in .40 S&W for $200.

Also, it got me to discuss guns seriously with my then girlfriend before making her my fiance and wife.

greg

[einnor1040]

I got a Sears/Winchester 22 auto for free. It was on the top shelf of a closet when I moved into my house.

I bought a 10/22 with a scope, 2 extra mags and a case for $74.

I bought a Winchester model 70 with a heavy barrel and a 10x weaver scope, in 225 Winchester, for $100.

[sarge83]

-Got a S&W M-36, blue, 3 inch barrel for $100, Probably not a box of shells through it.

-Colt Trooper MKIII .357, fired one time, $225

-Winchester pre-64 30-30 for $210

-Inland M-1 GI carbine good condition $349

-SG M-1 GI carbine good condition $349

-Glock 17 night sites, 3 hi-capacity mags for $450

-Colt King Cobra .357 stainless for $350