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Posted: 8/16/2015 7:52:37 PM EDT
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Are the M59s or M59/66 with grenade launcher more collectible? I'm feeling like the universe wants me to get a Yugo SKS.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2015 9:14:28 AM EDT
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^no, it doesn't.
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VT, USA
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Posted: 8/18/2015 6:49:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Are the M59s or M59/66 with grenade launcher more collectible? I'm feeling like the universe wants me to get a Yugo SKS. M59 would likely be more collectible. Just be careful for "homemade" M59's; for a while Wideners was offering "M59's" that were really M59/A1's with the grenade launcher cut off or with replacement barrels. |
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Posted: 8/18/2015 8:38:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trueg50:
M59 would likely be more collectible. Just be careful for "homemade" M59's; for a while Wideners was offering "M59's" that were really M59/A1's with the grenade launcher cut off or with replacement barrels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trueg50:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Are the M59s or M59/66 with grenade launcher more collectible? I'm feeling like the universe wants me to get a Yugo SKS. M59 would likely be more collectible. Just be careful for "homemade" M59's; for a while Wideners was offering "M59's" that were really M59/A1's with the grenade launcher cut off or with replacement barrels. Dan's got me with his M59's...  Aren't homemade judging from the pics.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 9:36:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mavs1306:
I've said numerous times I'd love to read an article or see a documentary on a c&r gun hunter overseas. This is an excellent biography of Samuel Cummings, founder of Interarms, that you might be interested in. http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Business-Cummings-Interarms-Trade/dp/0393017664 There are movies about him too, but I've never seen them. The book is well worth your time. Don't let the title be a turn off, it's very matter of fact and doesn't get sensational. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2015 1:30:04 AM EDT
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the M59s on Dans site are gone, anyone know of any other venders selling some?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/9/2015 8:40:32 PM EDT
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Got my B grade 303 surplus ammo from CTD today. Looks way better than expected. If I shot 303 more, I would stock up. 480 rnds at 96 plus shipping makes 303 easier to shoot again. I have die and bullets but no desire to reload a round that isnt going to get me submoa ;)
Spot checked a few boxes of 20 or so rnds. Found 1 piece in one box that I may tumble a bit before shooting. |
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Posted: 9/10/2015 8:41:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lvcipriani:
This is an excellent biography of Samuel Cummings, founder of Interarms, that you might be interested in. http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Business-Cummings-Interarms-Trade/dp/0393017664 There are movies about him too, but I've never seen them. The book is well worth your time. Don't let the title be a turn off, it's very matter of fact and doesn't get sensational. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lvcipriani:
Originally Posted By Mavs1306:
I've said numerous times I'd love to read an article or see a documentary on a c&r gun hunter overseas. This is an excellent biography of Samuel Cummings, founder of Interarms, that you might be interested in. http://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Business-Cummings-Interarms-Trade/dp/0393017664 There are movies about him too, but I've never seen them. The book is well worth your time. Don't let the title be a turn off, it's very matter of fact and doesn't get sensational. I got my copy and started reading. Pretty good so far. I was amazed to learn that his interest in firearms was first piqued when he found a German MG08 machine gun that someone abandon at a VFW when he was just a kid. A stranger carried it home for him. My how times have changed... 
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Posted: 9/10/2015 5:06:38 PM EDT
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Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her).
https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. |
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Posted: 9/10/2015 5:35:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her). https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. Very interesting that Pat Burns site shows no Finns for sale... https://www.gunsnammo.com/ |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2015 9:35:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her). https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. It's Pat Burn's old inventory....except with poor description and worse price. |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 7:53:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
It's Pat Burn's old inventory....except with poor description and worse price. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her). https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. It's Pat Burn's old inventory....except with poor description and worse price. Did she sell them the bottom of the barrel or something? A lot of Pat's prices were getting up there, but she was selling high quality stuff with great pics and descriptions. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2015 8:08:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Did she sell them the bottom of the barrel or something? A lot of Pat's prices were getting up there, but she was selling high quality stuff with great pics and descriptions. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her). https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. It's Pat Burn's old inventory....except with poor description and worse price. Did she sell them the bottom of the barrel or something? A lot of Pat's prices were getting up there, but she was selling high quality stuff with great pics and descriptions. Looking at the general condition and the fact only VTK and Sako is available, I'd say she sold the common and non cherry M39 she didn't feel like moving one by one and go thru the effort she did with each one. |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 8:49:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Did she sell them the bottom of the barrel or something? A lot of Pat's prices were getting up there, but she was selling high quality stuff with great pics and descriptions. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Classic just got some M39s from a "private collection". I thought Pat Burns had the market on these cornered, but I guess not (assuming they did not buy them from her). https://www.classicfirearms.com/finnish-m39-mosin-nagant-rifle-762x54r I snagged a pretty nice M39 from Mrs. Burns two years ago, it's pretty nice. I paid her more for it than Classic is selling these for, though. It's Pat Burn's old inventory....except with poor description and worse price. Did she sell them the bottom of the barrel or something? A lot of Pat's prices were getting up there, but she was selling high quality stuff with great pics and descriptions. Watch the video on the product page. Early on, dude refers to it as their "first shipment," and then they lay all the containers out in the yard. Based on the number of rifles in each container, and the number of containers they show (without counting), I'd guess this shipment has north of 1,000 M39s in it. With that many rifles, I could imagine a few reasons to sell out. Maybe they had enough of it. Maybe the cost of storage was getting to be too much. Or maybe BATFE showed up and did something BATFE-like. Either way, I'm guessing Classic sells these much faster than Mrs. Burns could have. |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 9:05:04 AM EDT
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I've got my order for a hand select sako placed. I'll get pics up when it arrives. Seems like a good price with a c&r, compared to gun broker.
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Posted: 9/11/2015 9:52:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheDevilYouLove]
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Could very well be that the BATFE did something BATFE-like. That's a lot of rifles to be selling without an FFL. I wonder what Classic's avg price per rifle is?
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2015 11:06:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Could very well be that the BATFE did something BATFE-like. That's a lot of rifles to be selling without an FFL. I wonder what Classic's avg price per rifle is? Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 11:24:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Could very well be that the BATFE did something BATFE-like. That's a lot of rifles to be selling without an FFL. I wonder what Classic's avg price per rifle is? Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear It's the ATF... 
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USA
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Posted: 9/11/2015 12:03:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Could very well be that the BATFE did something BATFE-like. That's a lot of rifles to be selling without an FFL. I wonder what Classic's avg price per rifle is? Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear Not hoping for anything special. Just seems to be the right price point for adding my first m39 to the safe. I always like new variants being re-introduced into the market on a broad scale for those of us that joined the c&r game late and aren't familiar with the smaller back channels. |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 12:36:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CRCguns:
Not hoping for anything special. Just seems to be the right price point for adding my first m39 to the safe. I always like new variants being re-introduced into the market on a broad scale for those of us that joined the c&r game late and aren't familiar with the smaller back channels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CRCguns:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Could very well be that the BATFE did something BATFE-like. That's a lot of rifles to be selling without an FFL. I wonder what Classic's avg price per rifle is? Not a whole lot ATF can do, it's liquidating a "collection" and transfer is completed legally. I don't think Pat is buying up anything so she is not "engaged in business". In the video you can clearly see each box has been pre sorted and marked with "VKT" "sako" "no antique" etc so don't expect to get anything special beyond maybe one with less wear. Most show pretty decent bluing wear Not hoping for anything special. Just seems to be the right price point for adding my first m39 to the safe. I always like new variants being re-introduced into the market on a broad scale for those of us that joined the c&r game late and aren't familiar with the smaller back channels. I also ordered a Sako. I've been aware of the Burns collection for a couple years, but I had no idea they had that many. There are two reasons I never got around to ordering one. They require an FFL, and my FFL only sends copies to other FFLs, and their old fashioned web page didn't give me a lot of confidence. The other side of the coin is what I've seen locally. In all my time going to gun shows and looking at listings, the only Finn I've seen for sale locally was an example fitted with a scope mount at a gun show in 2013. I can't change what I didn't buy in the past. But knowing what I've seen, I'm happy knowing I've got a Sako M39 with my name on it on the way for less than $400. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2015 3:13:19 PM EDT
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If you guys want to get nice one just wait for Mosin Crate to list theirs. They cherry pick all of Classic's milsurps for their inventory.
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Posted: 9/11/2015 3:18:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: governmentman]
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badly tempted, might do it.
They are out of hand pick Sako Hand pick VKT or standard Sako? Which would you do? (would these be import marked?) |
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Posted: 9/11/2015 4:02:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scorpius]
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I picked up one of each hand select. These were further down on my short list of wants so I'm not well versed in them other then the basics. Cut down 9130 fin army supposedly very good shooters
Maybe I'll get lucky and get a really nice example but from those that I've spoken to They have never seen a crappy example either. In the end as time goes by what might be more common today. but they could very well be much rarer in the future to as things happen like bubba. I'll just be happy to have a nice piece of history and something that'll be fun to shoot. I reload so even better |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/11/2015 10:19:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scorpius:
I picked up one of each hand select. These were further down on my short list of wants so I'm not well versed in them other then the basics. Cut down 9130 fin army supposedly very good shooters Maybe I'll get lucky and get a really nice example but from those that I've spoken to They have never seen a crappy example either. In the end as time goes by what might be more comment that they could very well be much rarer in the future. I'll just be happy to have a nice piece of history and something that'll be fun to shoot. I reload so even better Me too.. you guys suck for posting this. I swore I would never buy from them. Although, before I ordered, I called and talked to an older guy who seemed really nice. Maybe the evil gal who hates me finally got fired. Or maybe I will end up with two pieces of 2x4's with sewer pipes nailed to them... never know with classic. |
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Posted: 9/12/2015 4:42:45 AM EDT
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Anybody know of Any kar98ks coming to market or are those days long past?
Got the itch for one |
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Posted: 9/15/2015 10:37:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trueg50:
M59 would likely be more collectible. Just be careful for "homemade" M59's; for a while Wideners was offering "M59's" that were really M59/A1's with the grenade launcher cut off or with replacement barrels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trueg50:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Are the M59s or M59/66 with grenade launcher more collectible? I'm feeling like the universe wants me to get a Yugo SKS. M59 would likely be more collectible. Just be careful for "homemade" M59's; for a while Wideners was offering "M59's" that were really M59/A1's with the grenade launcher cut off or with replacement barrels. Yep. The M59s are more collectible. The M59 was produced from 1964-1967, and approximately 40,000 total were produced. The M59/66 was produced from 1967-1969, and approximately 75,000 were produced. The M59/66A1 was produced from 1969-1989, and approximately 650,000 were produced. And that's good advice on the converted M59/66s. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2015 10:37:45 PM EDT
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Well the .303 grade B at CTD is no more. I officially bought their last 2 boxes.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2015 11:20:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Well the .303 grade B at CTD is no more. I officially bought their last 2 boxes. I shot some of mine saturday. Unfortunately, I was getting a lot of stuck cases. I am not 100% sure it was the ammo. However, I ran 2 boxes of ammo through my tumbler yesterday to try soon. It came out very clean. Recommend doing that before you shoot. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2015 11:22:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By governmentman:
badly tempted, might do it. They are out of hand pick Sako Hand pick VKT or standard Sako? Which would you do? (would these be import marked?) I ordered one of each hand pick.. separate orders. The hand pick VKT shipped right away. I called to find out if perhaps they ran out of Sako's since mine never shipped. She said not to worry.. It's likely they are just busy in shipping. I asked if perhaps they ran out. They said, "I shouldn't say anything but we just got another order of them today...." Thus, I expect there will be more available soon. Hopefully, AFTER they ship mine. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2015 5:42:37 PM EDT
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Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2015 5:51:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. |
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Posted: 9/18/2015 6:10:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Came post about these/ask if it was a good price. You guys are fast! Thanks for info, I just saved $695!! |
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Posted: 9/18/2015 6:27:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Came post about these/ask if it was a good price. You guys are fast! Thanks for info, I just saved $695!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Came post about these/ask if it was a good price. You guys are fast! Thanks for info, I just saved $695!! Go hit the Amazon thread in Team and try to beat everyone else on cheap RMR's and ACOG's 
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Posted: 9/18/2015 9:02:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Different strokes for different folks. Part of the gun hobby/collecting. One guy may like the VZ 52/57 that tells a story, and another may value that brand new and unissued parade rifle that we may never see again. Just because the value isn't there for you, doesn't mean the market won't dictate otherwise. Look at those Finns Classic just sold. I'd say the value isn't justified for the majority of the rifles I've seen by a long shot, yet some guys are choosing to keep them...cracked stocks and all. Value not being there on these fancy 59/66s? I found this from a different forum's due diligence. He scoured the net, and this is all he could find of these rifles. 450,00 EUR At least it suggests they aren't going to be getting any cheaper even with future imports... Euro parade rifles available |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2015 9:27:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Different strokes for different folks. Part of the gun hobby/collecting. One guy may like the VZ 52/57 that tells a story, and another may value that brand new and unissued parade rifle that we may never see again. Just because the value isn't there for you, doesn't mean the market won't dictate otherwise. Look at those Finns Classic just sold. I'd say the value isn't justified for the majority of the rifles I've seen by a long shot, yet some guys are choosing to keep them...cracked stocks and all. Value not being there on these fancy 59/66s? I found this from a different forum's due diligence. He scoured the net, and this is all he could find of these rifles. 450,00 EUR At least it suggests they aren't going to be getting any cheaper even with future imports... Euro parade rifles available Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Different strokes for different folks. Part of the gun hobby/collecting. One guy may like the VZ 52/57 that tells a story, and another may value that brand new and unissued parade rifle that we may never see again. Just because the value isn't there for you, doesn't mean the market won't dictate otherwise. Look at those Finns Classic just sold. I'd say the value isn't justified for the majority of the rifles I've seen by a long shot, yet some guys are choosing to keep them...cracked stocks and all. Value not being there on these fancy 59/66s? I found this from a different forum's due diligence. He scoured the net, and this is all he could find of these rifles. 450,00 EUR At least it suggests they aren't going to be getting any cheaper even with future imports... Euro parade rifles available Parade guns are niche at best thought supply is limited but so is demand. I wouldn't rely on euro listings. Guns in Europe are expensive by legislation as most countries are horribly restrictive. Kind of like how transferable NFAs are 800% more than post samples. |
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Posted: 9/18/2015 9:31:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Parade guns are niche at best thought supply is limited but so is demand. I wouldn't rely on euro listings. Guns in Europe are expensive by legislation as most countries are horribly restrictive. Kind of like how transferable NFAs are 800% more than post samples. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Different strokes for different folks. Part of the gun hobby/collecting. One guy may like the VZ 52/57 that tells a story, and another may value that brand new and unissued parade rifle that we may never see again. Just because the value isn't there for you, doesn't mean the market won't dictate otherwise. Look at those Finns Classic just sold. I'd say the value isn't justified for the majority of the rifles I've seen by a long shot, yet some guys are choosing to keep them...cracked stocks and all. Value not being there on these fancy 59/66s? I found this from a different forum's due diligence. He scoured the net, and this is all he could find of these rifles. 450,00 EUR At least it suggests they aren't going to be getting any cheaper even with future imports... Euro parade rifles available Parade guns are niche at best thought supply is limited but so is demand. I wouldn't rely on euro listings. Guns in Europe are expensive by legislation as most countries are horribly restrictive. Kind of like how transferable NFAs are 800% more than post samples. True. Just saying "collecting" isn't as clear cut as "Black & White". |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/18/2015 10:01:04 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Came post about these/ask if it was a good price. You guys are fast! Thanks for info, I just saved $695!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
Originally Posted By pgaplayerless:
Originally Posted By Surfgun:
Aim has some protocol 59/66 SKS Yugoslav rifles. Unissued ceremonial rifles. Very cool. One must really have money burning a hole in their pocket to pay that price. The value is simply not there. For that kind of coin you can have nice VZ-52/57 much rare and collectible gun. Came post about these/ask if it was a good price. You guys are fast! Thanks for info, I just saved $695!! I don't know. $695 is a bit of coin.. But those pics look awesome. Some people (not I) might pay that. I am guessing they will sell. I am tempted but I agree there are other things I would rather buy (and I am in the middle of a huge workshop remodel). That said, my Classic Arms hand pick Fin came yesterday. It looks fantastic. I would rate it "Very Good". Few scuffs and little wearing. Hex receiver, 1941. I have second one coming Tuesday. One of each make. I hope the second is as nice. |
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Posted: 9/23/2015 7:18:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2015 8:02:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2015 8:29:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySaw them too. I'm in the mood for another 7.92x57 slinger, but I want an autoloader. Debating whether I want a Hakim or an Egyptian FN-49. |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 1:34:32 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
They look nice but that price seems high to me Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
They look nice but that price seems high to me
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Posted: 9/24/2015 2:23:07 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSL:
That's what my initial thoughts were too
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSL:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
They look nice but that price seems high to me
I got a pristine M48A last year from SOG during their holiday sale for $200 plus HP fee and ship. These rifles are double that. |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 4:04:50 PM EDT
[#43]
Speaking of SOG they have GI M1 Carbine mags for 7 or 8 bucks a piece. I ordered some a month or so ago and all of mine still had some of the original wrapper around them, with very little rust or no rust that cleaned right off. I've been looking at their M48s with the crest but just can't pull the trigger.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:08:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:18:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
SOG has M39s, says they just arrived from Finland aresenals... Link IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.
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Posted: 9/25/2015 8:45:56 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
SOG has M39s, says they just arrived from Finland aresenals... Link IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.Good luck! I've never been let down by SOG so hopefully you'll get a great one. I'm curious if these actually "just" came from Finland as the description says. |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 9:38:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
SOG has M39s, says they just arrived from Finland aresenals... Link IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.Fudge!!! My gun safe is so full that I have to keep half of my guns in a locked closet... And yes, this is after I bought a new safe last spring.. |
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Posted: 9/25/2015 9:49:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jagrmaister]
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By djryan13:
Fudge!!! My gun safe is so full that I have to keep half of my guns in a locked closet... And yes, this is after I bought a new safe last spring.. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By djryan13:
Originally Posted By Jagrmaister:
Originally Posted By TheDevilYouLove:
SOG has M39s, says they just arrived from Finland aresenals... Link IN! I'll take a chance, but stop posting these deals, will ya? I'm on a C&R kick again.Fudge!!! My gun safe is so full that I have to keep half of my guns in a locked closet... And yes, this is after I bought a new safe last spring.. That mean you ordered one to add to the closet? Looks like they only started with 20 rifles. Hope they see my hand select first. Edit: They have more than just 20. Their system resets at 0 to add another 20. |
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Posted: 9/26/2015 8:30:35 AM EDT
[#49]
I would order an m39 from SOG but I just committed to a Polish M44 in the EE. SOG has never let me down, they take hand pick seriously. I can't wait to see pics of these!
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Posted: 9/26/2015 10:33:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bsmith918]
[#50]
I ordered one also. I already have a couple with 95% + original finish and nice stocks, but I like playing the game and the price isn't horrible. I really had my eyes set on a couple from themosincrate, but his sold as soon as he opened the phone lines.
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