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Posted: 8/25/2016 10:36:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes. One of them was $1000, another was $390, and the last was $1908 after tax. 2 of them are KAC items

. You can guess how much they were....

Then there was the complete Noveske lower for $280 and I really didn't need.

Posted: 8/25/2016 10:39:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Finn capture m91 reworked by sako or vtk? 100$ otd.

Next to it a beautiful SMLE with bayonet and frog 100$. I even got about 50 rounds of 303.

This was about 5 years ago so the price was right.

Posted: 8/25/2016 10:40:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Model 13 for $300 in very nice shape years ago. Already had a 19, but the price seemed like a steal. I shoot it better than any of my handguns. Probably the best buy I've ever made.

Posted: 8/25/2016 11:01:41 PM EDT

[#4]

Armalite AR10t.

Txl

Posted: 8/25/2016 11:36:27 PM EDT

[#5]

All the time, but this is my latest and best deal.

A guy I used to work for was showing me some of his guns when he pulled a 6" Smith out of the safe and set it aside.

I asked about the revolver and he said it was "just an old .38". His FIL had given it to him and he was thinking of selling it.

It was a pre-model 10 in damn nice shape and he wouldn't take a dime less than $150 for it.

I have plenty of S&W revolvers, but I got another one that night.

It's a damn nice shooter with light 158 handloads.

Posted: 8/25/2016 11:54:15 PM EDT

[#6]

I went to the local gun show, wanting to buy a Gen 3 Glock 23. All the Glocks were over priced, and right as I was about to give up, and go online to Gunbroker, I came across an older gentleman who was on the phone with his wife, talking about how he hadn't sold anything yet.

He had a Gen 4 glock 23, for 499.00 which was a fair deal as was, but then without me even asking, he looked up from the phone and said he would go lower. I asked how much he would take, to which he replied 450.00 So I had my brother look at it, and he agreed it was a good deal.

I got a BRAND NEW Glock 23, with two mag's and Trijicon night sights for 450.00 so I was happy. The exact same gun, without night sights was 520 at most tables.

Posted: 8/25/2016 11:55:07 PM EDT

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1919A4. A guy I knew needed money and wanted $900 for it. I tried to act calm as I pulled out the cash.

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WOW. You win the thread. Semi or FA?

Posted: 8/26/2016 12:02:59 AM EDT

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Mine had a few today. Most notably a Ruger American 06 for $199. I'll go see if it's still there in the morning.

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Well I'll be going to Walmart when I get out of work at 0600 to see if they have any clearance Ruger rifles...so maybe

Mine had a few today. Most notably a Ruger American 06 for $199. I'll go see if it's still there in the morning.

Already cleared out the one in town, now going to the next town over to try again tomorrow.

Posted: 8/26/2016 12:05:34 AM EDT

[#9]

My first Colt 1911.

Older couple wanted it out of the house. I didn't know much about them at the time. They said to make an offer. I offered $400 as it was old and I didn't know if it was original.

Ended up being an all original 1943 Colt 1911, along with an extra earlier version two tone mag. Has a beautiful patina and wear. I love this gun!

Posted: 8/26/2016 12:07:34 AM EDT

[#10]

It's been a rough week, today I picked up a NIB Ruger 22/45 with threaded barrel for $250.

Posted: 8/26/2016 12:10:07 AM EDT

[#11]

Went into Wal-Mart tonight for some lettuce and left with a Ruger American .30-06 for $199.

Posted: 8/26/2016 6:14:37 AM EDT

[#12]

Yeah, quite a few over the years, but there have been a lot that I passed on, and decades later, I still regret not jumping on them.

Last one was one of the FNH FNS-40's PSA had really cheap. I'm not a big .40S&W fan, but for $359, I couldn't resist.

Posted: 8/26/2016 6:39:32 AM EDT

[#13]

Yes, and Gunbroker has exacerbated said impulse buys in recent years.

Posted: 8/26/2016 6:50:44 AM EDT

[#14]

Bought a Maverick 88 for $100 without even seeing it. A young engineer that was leaving our plant was wanting to sell it. I had no intentions of buying until another engineer offered him $75. I picked it up that afternoon. It had an 18" and 28" barrel with it along with a scope mount. The guy had only put a couple of boxes of ammo through it. I kept it for a short time then ended up selling it for $200. I didn't need another shotgun at the time.

Glock 26 for $300.

Posted: 8/26/2016 6:52:57 AM EDT

[#15]

$100 Marlin 336C, 30-30, mid 70s model, 2014
$100 Remington 740, 30-06, late 1950s model, 2014
$50 H&R Pardner 20ga, 2014
$180 Enfield No. 2 Mk1 (No star), 2014
$900 DSA forged SA58 FAL, 2015

Posted: 8/26/2016 6:53:34 AM EDT

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I bought a couple .22's.........a Remington 597/with scope and a Savage Model 64......bit less than $200 out the door.

Posted: 8/26/2016 7:11:08 AM EDT

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Wasn't an impulse. But I read the local paper every week. Guy advertised a Colt .45 with a Remington Rand slide. Asking 800. On the phone he said that he would take less. Said that he would take 600.00. When I met him at the gas station. He said that he was sorry that the pistol was in such rough shape, and just because you drove an hour to meet me. I will take 500.00. I was happy with that.

Posted: 8/26/2016 7:16:54 AM EDT

[#18]

No, in fact I passed on a really great buy on a NIB Sig Sauer 1911 Scorpion about six weeks ago. No regrets, I doubt that I would have shot it much as I already have a P220R that does not get the range time it deserves.

Posted: 8/26/2016 7:49:11 AM EDT

[#19]

Got a Hex receiver Mosin Nagant all numbers matching with the bayonet and about 400 rounds of surplus ammo for $150 earlier this year. Didn't really want it but he accepted my lowball offer

Posted: 8/26/2016 8:02:42 AM EDT

[#20]

Many times.

Posted: 8/28/2016 1:14:44 PM EDT

[#21]

Glock 35, with 100 rounds through it, with 5 mags

350 bucks.

Had a few others, but that was a steal.

Posted: 8/29/2016 12:41:56 PM EDT

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1919A4. A guy I knew needed money and wanted $900 for it. I tried to act calm as I pulled out the cash.

WOW. You win the thread. Semi or FA?

Semi. Since then, I have also purchased a barrel and parts so I can use either .308 or 30-06. It is probably one of my favorite guns to shoot. The only problem is though, even in semi auto, you can go through $50 of ammo in a few seconds.

Posted: 8/29/2016 12:47:05 PM EDT

[#23]

Yep, Bursa Thunder 380 for $198 at Academy a few years ago.

Posted: 8/29/2016 1:26:51 PM EDT

[#24]

Buddy needed money and sold ma Glock 24, a Remington 870 (NIB), and a Ruger 10/22 target all for 600 bucks.

Posted: 8/29/2016 1:29:31 PM EDT

[#25]

I've bought 3-4 cheap Glocks on impulse. This is why my wife and I have separate accounts.

Posted: 8/29/2016 1:54:15 PM EDT

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