dbernie5
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I got a Ruger 10/22 for my wife...........Now THAT was a great deal!!!!!!!!! 
Deal Of A Lifetime Stories
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pharmseller
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Buy one get one free
2002, I went to an sports/auto chain store in Oregon. Looking for spark plugs. Decided to check out the gun display. They had 2 Weatherby Mk V Ultralightweight rifles in the rack. The .270 was priced at $1275, the .30/06 was priced at $575. The only difference was the size of the hole in the barrel! Stainless fluted barrel, pillar bedded synthetic stock, the works. I asked the sales guy what the difference between the two was, and he said that the .270 was the new Ultralightweight and the /06 was "just a Mark V." So I bought the /06. Of course it scanned at $1275 but I only paid $575. I've taken 2 Rosy bulls, 2 mulies, and a Pronghorn with that rifle since.
Quinn
2002, I went to an sports/auto chain store in Oregon. Looking for spark plugs. Decided to check out the gun display. They had 2 Weatherby Mk V Ultralightweight rifles in the rack. The .270 was priced at $1275, the .30/06 was priced at $575. The only difference was the size of the hole in the barrel! Stainless fluted barrel, pillar bedded synthetic stock, the works. I asked the sales guy what the difference between the two was, and he said that the .270 was the new Ultralightweight and the /06 was "just a Mark V." So I bought the /06. Of course it scanned at $1275 but I only paid $575. I've taken 2 Rosy bulls, 2 mulies, and a Pronghorn with that rifle since.
Quinn
30Cal
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S&W M24-3, NIB, unfired for $325
S&W M696 no-dash, $300
Both of those back in 2000 in the same sleepy store.
Ty
S&W M696 no-dash, $300
Both of those back in 2000 in the same sleepy store.
Ty
rhubarb
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An acquaintance at work traded for a NIB Bushmaster A2 20" HBAR from a dealer at a gun show. For some reason he became convinced that it was only a Bushmaster lower and some other upper although I told him he was wrong.
He said he knew it wasn't a Bushmaster because he couldn't get the barrel clean. That gray at the muzzle (chrome lining) wouldn't clean off. It was also inaccurate. I went with him to the range once when he was shooting his Arsenal AK at 100 yards. He was shooting a 24"x36" target and put 4 holes in it with a 30 round magazine. I don't know how he arrived at the claim that the AR was inaccurate. It certainly shoots well for me.
When he offered to sell the AR for $500 after putting 100 rounds through it, I jumped. He wants a Colt AR now but doesn't have the money. I see an AK in my future.
He said he knew it wasn't a Bushmaster because he couldn't get the barrel clean. That gray at the muzzle (chrome lining) wouldn't clean off. It was also inaccurate. I went with him to the range once when he was shooting his Arsenal AK at 100 yards. He was shooting a 24"x36" target and put 4 holes in it with a 30 round magazine. I don't know how he arrived at the claim that the AR was inaccurate. It certainly shoots well for me.
When he offered to sell the AR for $500 after putting 100 rounds through it, I jumped. He wants a Colt AR now but doesn't have the money. I see an AK in my future.
Harry Paget Flashman
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A 1954 H&R Model M1 Garand for $250 and a sporterized SKS.
A .30-40 (1899) Krag carbine for $400.
A minty 1891 Argentine Mauser for $174.
A .30-40 (1899) Krag carbine for $400.
A minty 1891 Argentine Mauser for $174.
Flintlock Tom
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An old family friend passed away early this year. I was helping my mother-in-law clean out his apartment, we found an old S&W .38, nickel plated, 5 shot. Don't know the model but she let me take it home. Cleaned it up and it shoots just fine, but ammo is hard to find.
Oh, yeah, and I got one of those Garands that Big 5 was selling for $100 late last year.
Oh, yeah, and I got one of those Garands that Big 5 was selling for $100 late last year.
starsandstriper
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My wingmaster
i got a wingmaster TB (trap) with a monte carlo wood stock with some real cool grain, and a 30 inch fixed modified barrell for 225.00. it has wear marks, but not a noticeable scratch, and the metal is near perfect with bluing wear only on the mag tube. S00000, i chopped the barrel down to 18.5 (dont worry, i was careful) and sprayed the stock with truck bed liner. I then screwed a shell holder on to the stock and have a sweet HD gun. Just kidding, but i really did get the gun for that price. i sold the barrel for 150.00, and paid 200 for a new 30 inch "TARGET 12" barrel with an improved mod. extended choke, as well as a factory extra full, and super full choke.
i got a wingmaster TB (trap) with a monte carlo wood stock with some real cool grain, and a 30 inch fixed modified barrell for 225.00. it has wear marks, but not a noticeable scratch, and the metal is near perfect with bluing wear only on the mag tube.
S00000, i chopped the barrel down to 18.5 (dont worry, i was careful) and sprayed the stock with truck bed liner. I then screwed a shell holder on to the stock and have a sweet HD gun. Just kidding, but i really did get the gun for that price. i sold the barrel for 150.00, and paid 200 for a new 30 inch "TARGET 12" barrel with an improved mod. extended choke, as well as a factory extra full, and super full choke.
redneck2
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I bought three Contenders with a combination of cash and trade. Sold two for $50 more than I had in the three, so I had a free Contender and $50 left.
BADUNAME13
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starsandstriper: I was about to reach through the Computer and STRANGLE you! 
okiebuckout
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Back a couple years I got a Rem. BDL .243win in a raffle. I bought 3 $5 tickets. Best deal i ever got. Anyone wanna buy it for $500 FTF, has less than a box of ammo through it. It comes with mount and rings(NIB).
badman3374
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Glock 21 two weeks old. Box and all the goodies .....$300.00
I was working in a gun store and sold it to the guy. He comes in and needs the money bad. I told him the owner didnt want it BUT I would give him 300 cash for it ....
Why do you think they call me BADMAN
I was working in a gun store and sold it to the guy. He comes in and needs the money bad. I told him the owner didnt want it BUT I would give him 300 cash for it ....
Why do you think they call me BADMAN
thexrayboy
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Once answered an ad for a "box of firearms parts for some kind of rifle".
Inspected said parts and discovered it was a disassembled FAL pattern rifle on an Onyx arms reciever. Asked the person how much and was told "it was part of my late uncles collection and I have no idea what to ask". I replied to name a figure and I would decide if I liked it or not. They asked for $200.
I did my best to keep a straight face while counting out the 20's. Broke into a smile so big my ears were in danger as soon as I got in the jeep. Took it home, sanded it down a bit reblued some spots and put it all together. Really nice looking gun. Replaced the existing dustcover with a Tapco job with rails and mounted an authentic S.U.I.T. scope on it, got a tactical sling for it and man was I a happy camper.
Inspected said parts and discovered it was a disassembled FAL pattern rifle on an Onyx arms reciever. Asked the person how much and was told "it was part of my late uncles collection and I have no idea what to ask". I replied to name a figure and I would decide if I liked it or not. They asked for $200.
I did my best to keep a straight face while counting out the 20's. Broke into a smile so big my ears were in danger as soon as I got in the jeep. Took it home, sanded it down a bit reblued some spots and put it all together. Really nice looking gun. Replaced the existing dustcover with a Tapco job with rails and mounted an authentic S.U.I.T. scope on it, got a tactical sling for it and man was I a happy camper.
My Holy Grail(s) of rifles:
A Winchester '94 in .356 Win., with a Lyman peep sight, 216 (IIRC) rounds of factory ammo & the cases of the 4 (FOUR) rounds that had been fired through it, original box & papers, for $550.
A Marlin 336-ER in.........356 Win., for $250.
Saw both of these recently on Guns America for $1200 and $1000, respectively.
My other was a sporterized Type-38, 6.5 X 50mm Arisaka, in a Fajen stock with a 4X scope for $100.
Sam
A Winchester '94 in .356 Win., with a Lyman peep sight, 216 (IIRC) rounds of factory ammo & the cases of the 4 (FOUR) rounds that had been fired through it, original box & papers, for $550.
A Marlin 336-ER in.........356 Win., for $250.
Saw both of these recently on Guns America for $1200 and $1000, respectively.
My other was a sporterized Type-38, 6.5 X 50mm Arisaka, in a Fajen stock with a 4X scope for $100.
Sam
Talked to a lady who inherited 6 shotguns, 6 rifles and 8 handguns from her brother. She wanted to sell them, I "booked" them at $6000 and offered her $4000. She said no, I said I might go a little higher, she said no you don't understand I hate guns - they are evil, get them out of here immediately. I gave her a hundred dollar bill and left with the guns. Had a lawyer write her a certified letter outlining what happened, in case someone would claim that I did something wrong. Never heard from her again. Best deal of my life, True story.
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boredelmo
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Well i got a 92fs, two mags, original box, made in italy for $325. pretty good deal.
rangerruck
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got a winny 3030 a few years back , at a pawn shop . The guy thought the trigger had a problem with the lever disconnect. Got it for 29 bucks!
target1911
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MY best deal......
When i was about 2 yrs old my mom n dad baught a remington 22 for my moms dad for his birthday.
About 3 yrs ago he gave it to me.
THAT is the best deal I could ask for
....not to mention that i can hit a quarter at 100 yds with open sights.
Rem. 870 mag for 100.00
Marlin 336 in 30-30 for 90.00
Taurus mod?? 5 shot 38 spl nickel 125.00
Kimber Custom Target II like NIB 600.00
Kimber Royall II like NIB 600.00
Ruger M77 Mk IV SS 300win mag 400.00 (not sure how good was but i liked
the gun and wanted it)
most of these have been purchased in the last year
When i was about 2 yrs old my mom n dad baught a remington 22 for my moms dad for his birthday.
About 3 yrs ago he gave it to me.
THAT is the best deal I could ask for
....not to mention that i can hit a quarter at 100 yds with open sights.
Rem. 870 mag for 100.00
Marlin 336 in 30-30 for 90.00
Taurus mod?? 5 shot 38 spl nickel 125.00
Kimber Custom Target II like NIB 600.00
Kimber Royall II like NIB 600.00
Ruger M77 Mk IV SS 300win mag 400.00 (not sure how good was but i liked
the gun and wanted it)
most of these have been purchased in the last year
Taurus 85 SS 38 Spec
I didn't stumble on to this weapon. I gifted it to my daughter. She's a prison guard near Abilene, TX.
I have a brand new FFL by the way and live in Killeen, TX. Just thought I'd throw that in for myself.
J Day
Killeen, TX
325 370 6547
I didn't stumble on to this weapon. I gifted it to my daughter. She's a prison guard near Abilene, TX.
I have a brand new FFL by the way and live in Killeen, TX. Just thought I'd throw that in for myself.
J Day
Killeen, TX
325 370 6547
Daniel964
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Mossberg 500. Both barrels, 3 choke tubes for $120 about 2 years ago.
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