Observed Gunshow Asking Prices 9/23/23

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Hit the local show today, saw some cool stuff-

) Winchester M1 Carbine, excellent, restored/rebuilt/ refinished- $3500
) S&W M15-2, good, worn grips- $595
) Remington M510 Targetmaster, .22, fair- $125 (bought it )
) Maadi AK47, VG- $1475
) Brazilian 1908 Mauser short rifle, .308 arsenal converted, excellent- $400 (tempting!)
) Swede M38, exc.- $795
) Ishapore 2A Enfield, .308, VG- $675 (might go back for it)
) Ruger MK2 stainless, 10" bull barrel, kinda rough- $475
) Ruger Standard, 4", poor- $525 ("Collector's Item" Lol.)
) Colt Python 6", vintage, blue, excellent- $3500
) Ruger Single Six, .22WMR, 6", VG- $375
) Armi Jager .22 AK, VG- $500
) Spanish Basque M10 knockoff with cracked forcing cone- $100
) S&W M12, cracked frame- $375 ()
) M1903A3, nicely sporterized, with Unertl scope, Exc.- $2500
) Type 99 Arisaka, very nice sporter, .243, with Leupold 12X, Exc.- $900
) Universal Carbine, 2nd Gen, VG- $750
) M629, .44, 6", fair- $795

Overall, it was a good show, though some sellers were obviously on crack.

Might go back tomorrow with some trade goods for the .308 Enfield and/or Brazilian Mauser.

 

[Mosin77]

Sporters for $900-2500. Wow.

“Ok boys we pumped up the milsurp market to ridiculous levels, let’s start pretending our sporters are made of gold. Eventually everyone will follow along and we’ll be rich!”

 

[giggitygiggity]

Meanwhile, brand new guns are selling at record-lows and many manufacturers are offering hefty rebates to entice buyers.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Sporters for $900-2500. Wow.

“Ok boys we pumped up the milsurp market to ridiculous levels, let’s start pretending our sporters are made of gold. Eventually everyone will follow along and we’ll be rich!”

"But, but.... they're CLASSICS!!!!"

 

[PzGren]

...

Might go back tomorrow with some trade goods for the .308 Enfield and/or Brazilian Mauser.

What is the maker of the 1908? They were supplied by DWM until 1914. After the war the equipment of Ludwig Loewe went to the Czechs and they continued production. Quality of DWM rifles is outstanding!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

What is the maker of the 1908? They were supplied by DWM until 1914. After the war the equipment of Ludwig Loewe went to the Czechs and they continued production. Quality of DWM rifles is outstanding!

Its a DWM. I would have snatched it up on the spot if I didn't already have an FR8.
Probably rather have the Ishy, but might have to get both if they are still there.

 

[Riomouse911]

Yeesh! There sure were a few optimistic sellers there today.

Stay safe.

 

[potmetal]

The Ruger Single Six in 22mag, Is it a convertible with just the mag cylinder, or one of the old models that are stamped 22mag?
Either way, that's a good price for a Single Six around here

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

The Ruger Single Six in 22mag, Is it a convertible with just the mag cylinder, or one of the old models that are stamped 22mag?
Either way, that's a good price for a Single Six around here

It had the stamped cylinder, so probably a convertible model that was missing the LR cylinder- I asked, lol.

 

[Frulk]

Even missing the .22LR cylinder that’s a good price if the gun otherwise is in decent shape. I don’t think I could have walked away from it. ESPECIALLY if it was blued.

Funny… I had plans to head to a gun show today but got sidelined on basement projects left over from construction.

Told the wife yesterday I was probably going to go. She said… didn’t you JUST buy a gun? I picked up a Ruger Bisley in .32 H&R recently and posted about it here.

Said not looking at guns but I was interested in a desert tan backpack and a couple of cordura shotgun scabbards in same color as well for the atvs when riding through the desert.

Anyway. Didn’t go and won’t go tomorrow as I’m brad nailing the last of the baseboards in the family room.

 

[lightman]

A buddy went to an estate auction yesterday. A Sig 229, Colt Government Model, Colt Commander, Colt Woodsman Match Target, M1 Carbine, almost everything went for $1800 or more each.

 

[DoubleMag]

not 4 sale,not 4 sale,
not 4 sale,
not 4 sale,
not 4 sale,...

not 4 sale,.

Please remember the comment period is open Pres. Sleepy ending person to person sales!

 

[snowman357]

Glad I gave the gun shows up. The crazy prices and price of admission just cant compete with internet prices. I'm not interested in haggling the price down from some crazy sky high price, at best gun shows are just a way to look at a bunch of different guns to see what you want to order. It's crazy that 1000 rounds of ammo can be shipped to me cheaper than buying at gun show.

 

[sgmdcw]

I help a friend with his tables at gun shows. His prices are always under MSRP and he often has very little room to negotiate, unless he wants to give them away. I was happy that I got my new S&W 25-5 for under 1k yesterday.

 

[br549arkie]

I used to go to just about every gun show within 140 miles of me. Quit going about 2-3 years ago because prices are to high on everything and admission is to high just to walk around looking only to leave shaking my head in disgust.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

"But, but.... they're CLASSICS!!!!"

So is my cash, these days.

 

[Outlaw75]

Overall, it was a good show, though some sellers were obviously on crack.

Only reason they're asking so much is because there's someone out there who's willing to pay those prices!

 

[plainsdrifter]

Love the high prices. I keep seeing 03a3's for 1200 to 1500! Got mine for a couple hundred two years ago. Even beat to heck Arisaka 99's are not cheap
Edit: make that 2k if you want refurbished with a new barrel and stock. https://usarmamentcorp.com/remington-03a3/ or a scoped A4
https://usarmamentcorp.com/remington-1903-a4-rifle/ $2500
Plus The CMP isn't selling any.

 

[45/30-06OKIE]

I help a friend with his tables at gun shows. His prices are always under MSRP and he often has very little room to negotiate, unless he wants to give them away. I was happy that I got my new S&W 25-5 for under 1k yesterday.

Yeah dad and I are the same way, we are barely making any money on our pricing yet people still don't buy much. Sucks cause I see people asking wayyy more than what we are and they seem to get more sales than us. Of course we are an FFL, so we have to do background checks... like people seem to think we get ammo for 10 bucks a box and mark it up to 45 lol. And guns for like 200 and mark them up to 800. Which couldn't be farther from the truth lol.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I woulda jumped that Brazilian in a heartbeat!

I went to a local gunshow yesterday, but being California there weren't that many whole guns and those on display mostly ARs, 1911s and Glocks. There was a rather nice Marlin pump rifle in 32-20 for $1.4K and change that might have tempted me if I wasn't so short on funds. A couple of Garands, one K98k that I didn't even try to checkout due to the crowd.

Mainly ammo and accessories shows here these days.

 

[CapnMac]

Winchester M1 Carbine, excellent, restored/rebuilt/ refinished- $3500

Ouch. Missed the FW show this we for having gone to a football game in College Station.
But, as the last show, there was a table with very nice condition Carbines running US$1200-1800 with Winchesters in the middle of that range. Only one on the table near $3K was a hugely clean National Postal Meter with matching barrel and stock.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Ouch. Missed the FW show this we for having gone to a football game in College Station.
But, as the last show, there was a table with very nice condition Carbines running US$1200-1800 with Winchesters in the middle of that range. Only one on the table near $3K was a hugely clean National Postal Meter with matching barrel and stock.

There was another clean, mixmatched GI Inland there for $1800 and a couple new production Inland Manufacturing guns for $1100. I think I'm going to hang onto my Carbines for a while yet. Saw an "Aberdeen Ord." Garand in .308 for $1700, but it was a scary cast receiver mixmaster. There was another gold-plated presentation SA M1 that was kinda gaudy but serviceable for $2500.

 

[br549arkie]

Only reason they're asking so much is because there's someone out there who's willing to pay those prices!

A fool and his money are soon parted. I'm no fool and besides that I already own considerably more firearms than most of my local gun shops have anyway.

 

[CapnMac]

Saw an "Aberdeen Ord."

Have not seen one of those in donkey's years. Much like the "beloved" FedOrd imports

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Have not seen one of those in donkey's years. Much like the "beloved" FedOrd imports

I believe Fedord reorganized as Aberdeen after their first, second, or third bankruptcy. They were National Ord for a while too, IIRC.