Today I went to a gun shop I had not been to in close to 12 years.  I just do not get to that part of my state much anymore.

I looked through the store for about 15 minutes and then wandered over to the "Tactical Corner".

I spotted a Galil ACE in 5.56 with a USED tag on it.  The price was already good, but I asked the sales person if management could do better.  In less than five minutes he was back with an EVEN BETTER price.

I got the rifle for under $1475.00.  Once I got home I field stripped it and ran a dry patch through the barrel.  This is where the story gets even better...The lubricant residue on the patch looks like the lubricant that a manufacturer applies to a firearm before they ship it from the factory.

I think I got a used rifle that the previous owner never fired.  I usually never find a deal this good !

I have not had a chance to shoot the new rifle yet.  Weather permitting tomorrow will be the day.

Sounds like you got a great deal!

AJ

Upon further inspection of the rifle, I cannot find any evidence that it was fired.  The bolt face is unblemished.

I will be getting to the range tomorrow to shoot it.

If it's used, that's not that great a deal. The first "discount" price was then lowered to the $1,475 price, so two discounts and it still only came out to $1,475? I've done some internet searches for brand new in the box Galil Ace rifles in 5.56 and found several offered for $1,585. The shipping was about $15 and they are out of state so no sales tax which brings the total price to $1,600 plus the $25 that my FFL dealer charges for transfers. However, if yours is still brand new in the box, then you did get a good deal.