My M1A for a NIB Fulton Armory Garand? Took my M1a [SA, 1989 all GI parts]to see a dealer who always has parts for these. Was looking for a good GI stock, and wanted to try the fit before I bought. I must have been asked at least 60 times if I wanted to sell, politely said no. Walked by a dealer who asked the same, then asked to see it. He started at 11, 12,13 1400.00 bucks for it then offered a trade for a Fulton Armory M1 Garand NIB. I passed but was tempted. He gave me his card and told me I could have A NIB Fulton Armory Garand or any of his Collector Garands. [He had some very nice ones last show]
So what the heck is it with the M1A right now? Are they that "hot" with GI parts that a Fulton Armory Garand is a fair trade?
Other deals, A Tiger Dragonov for 1200.00 Nice shape but not original handguards. TRW, Winchester, and other GI BBls for M-14. Take offs but TEs of 0 to 1.3 on average. $275.00. Colt GI M16 A1 complete uppers WITH bolt and carrier. Triangle guards. NEW $400.00.
COLT RUMOR!!!!!!!! Heard from a very reliable dealer that Colt is working on a .308 AR and it will be out shortly. I have not heard of that but I suppose with the renewed interest in a larger caliber for long range sniping it is possible.
Only one seriously weird gun show guy who sidled up to me and started telling me that he had M-14 parts he might be persuaded to part with but he was being watched and his phone tapped by the Feds as he was a patriot. OK buddy, get the hell away from me.
Prices on ARs all over the place. Bushys were 1059.00 for the M-4. RRA low of 799 for an A2 to 1189 for M-4 type. Goofy pricing. Nice Colt 6700 for 700.00 with the comp. [used but real nice shape] walked in but I passed. Only one FAL in the place, an HBAR Israli with Imbal receiver, $1200, nice but not that nice.