Best Deal Ever

[Harvey Mushman]

A friend of ours had three old 22 rifles rotting away in his garage. A 70's Marlin lever action, a 50's (maybe 60's can't remember) Remington Auto and a late 30's Marlin Model 80 (bolt action). He knew we were into guns and gave them to us. They were a little rough, but I got the steel looking decent and my dad refinished a couple of the stocks. I don't think any of them are worth all that much, but the price was perfect and all three are great shooters.

 

[TNboy]

Romainian Ak47 with 500 rounds $250.
Remington model 597 $50.
Marlin 30/30 with less than a box of ammo shot through it $125.

Like a moron I sold the AK For $350 about a year later. Right before the prices jumped.

 

[welldoya]

I used to find a lot of bargains but a few stand out in my mind :

Remington 1100 magnum - $80
Marlin 39A with hard case - $125
1962 Winchester 94 - $70
Early 70s Ruger 10/22 - $50
S&W pre-10 Nickel (1946) - $110

 

[double bogey]

Late 80's. Nylon 66 with broken stock in pawn shop for $15.00. Took it to the smith and Remington replaced the stock for free. Now if I could find it. Had guns stashed everywhere before I got a gun safe, thats the only one I can't find. Probably uncover it when I move. Bought lots of single shot .22's when I was younger for $10 and $15.00.

 

[nwilliams]

I've had a few over the years....

Brand new Sig 522 for $299 a couple months ago...

FN PBR XP with McMillan stock A5 Tactical Stock and CDI Precision Gunworks triggerguard and two AICS 10 round mags for $1,200
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=537438

LNIB IMI Uzi Model 45 with IMI 9mm conversion kit for $1000 cash.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=441701&highlight=uzi

Mint condition Walther P88 for $625 last year.

Jim Hoag custom Browning HP for $400 a couple years ago.

 

[Chopdoktor]

HK USP Tactical .45 for $725, Brand new Glock 22 RTF2 with contrasting night sights, $405.

 

[wishin]

Got a nice commemorative single action army in a presentation case at an auction a few years ago for $400.

 

[surjimmy]

I bought a Ruger MK II for $40 at a garage sale w/o mag. then at another one a 14K Gold repeater pocket watch, NAA 22LR, Pre Model 10 38 S&W, Colt Diamond Back 22, and a Colt National Match Pre 70's. All for $650

 

[Sauer Grapes]

Stumbled on a Hamden CT, High Standard mod 103 this summer during our Nat'l. Hunting & Fishing day at my club. LNIB, original box and paperwork for $200.00.
I couldn't pull the money out of my pocket fast enough...... It's a keeper!

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Best deals were:
Colt Delta Elite, NIB $425
SAR-48HB, NIB $645
DWM Luger Free

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

In 1973, during the "Dirty Harry" craze, when S&W M-29s were extremely hard to find, I found a 4" M-29 in the box-$200.

 

[7thCavScout]

Traded a WWII Nazi dress dagger (absolutely gave me the creeps) for a new in the box Gen 3 Glock 22.

 

[gearhead]

I had a couple. I bought an FN Five-seveN IOM for around $460, out the door. Looked as good as new. I bought an early '90s USRAC Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Classic for around $400, I'm not sure it was ever fired.

 

[HOME DEPOT GEORGE]

Dan Wesson 357 maximum in near mint condition and a nice plum color in the blueing for 350.00

 

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welldoya said:

"I used to find a lot of bargains but a few stand out in my mind :

Remington 1100 magnum - $80
Marlin 39A with hard case - $125
1962 Winchester 94 - $70
Early 70s Ruger 10/22 - $50
S&W pre-10 Nickel (1946) - $110"

How long ago were these deals made and if recent, where do you shop? Those were/are great deals even if all were only at NRA 60% and in the last 15 years!

And I thought I was doing good with a Kimber Eclipse Pro II w/papers and box for $650 out the door.

 

[WoofersInc]

Friend traded me a HK93 with less than 200 rounds through it for a Remington 700 VTR with a Leupold VX-III scope. Said he doesn't have any interest in battle rifles.

 

[mattlove444]

U r one lucky man. Got a pre-69 model 1894 Winchester, a browning superposed, and a colt 1911 from ww1 all for 400 bucks. That was thirty years ago tho.

 

[Carter]

johnson model 41 $2000 still have it.

I am truly jealous.

 

[Hypnogator]

WWII 1911A1, excellent condition, $50.00. (1968, IA)

Original 1896 Krag carbine in excellent condition for $75.00. (1971, El Paso, TX)

 

[Nick5182]

nothing special but the glock 21 i got this past christmas was $399 marked down from $549 NIB

 

[sniper58]

Franchi "Silver King Aristocrat" 12 ga. O/U at a yard sale for $65.00
Gevarm model "E-1" .22 rifle with 20 round mag for $50.00

 

[welldoya]

welldoya said:

"I used to find a lot of bargains but a few stand out in my mind :

Remington 1100 magnum - $80 about 1988, 80%
Marlin 39A with hard case - $125 about 1990, 98%
1962 Winchester 94 - $70 about 1988 75%
Early 70s Ruger 10/22 - $50 about 1988 75%
S&W pre-10 Nickel (1946) - $110" found at a yard sale about 2004 85%

How long ago were these deals made and if recent, where do you shop? Those were/are great deals even if all were only at NRA 60% and in the last 15 years!

And I thought I was doing good with a Kimber Eclipse Pro II w/papers and box for $650 out the door.

I put the approximate year and condition next to the guns above. I used to watch all the local classifieds (Shopper,etc) like a hawk and would leave work at a moment's notice to go look at something. Don't do it much anymore.
I still have all of them except the 1100.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // welldoya thanks for posting the years.

I nearly choked when I saw the $125.00 39A/hardcase but that is still a great price for1990.

Outstanding that you still have the best four.

 

[dusty14u]

2 weeks ago I picked up a 65' Chinese SKS for $175. Looks really good after cleaning it up.