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August 17th, 2017, 12:40 PM #11
Re: On Mil-Surp Guns
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August 17th, 2017, 06:19 PM #12Member
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Re: On Mil-Surp Guns
Thanks to you all for the advice and assurance. As for the .410 Enfields, I was in fact referring to the crates currently being sold by Southern Ohio Gun. As for college, worry not- that is most definitely one of my concerns. Again, many thanks for the advice.
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August 17th, 2017, 06:32 PM #13
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I wouldn't worry about milsurps drying up in a year.
There are always milsurps for sale and with the internet it's easier than ever to find what you are looking for.
When I started collecting I had Shotgun News, gunshows and the limited selection at Springfield Sporters to find my purchases.
Now I can sit on the shitter at 3am and buy anything I want that I can afford.
I always wanted a CZ27, for years I never came across one locally or at any of the shows.
I kinda put it in the back burner.
Today, although I now have one, I could use my phone to buy one or two more right now and have them sent to my home through my C&R license.
My entire point is to not fret, go to school, pay off that debt, and then you'll have the world of collecting right in your hands.
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August 17th, 2017, 07:07 PM #14
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I think that SKS rifles have actually gone down in value over the last few years.
Good luck with your collection...oh, and college too.
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August 19th, 2017, 05:22 PM #15Member
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Thanks for the advice, all of you.
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August 19th, 2017, 09:45 PM #16
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August 21st, 2017, 02:31 PM #17
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Once you get cosmoline in your blood it's all over. First it's a cheap Nagant, then into Mausers. Next thing you know you're coughing up over 1K for a Winchester Garand. The golden days are over, but milsurps are still around. I see them at every show. Last show I traded a beat up SKS for a all matching Swede. I have a soft spot for Swedes.
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August 29th, 2017, 10:01 PM #18
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I was in the same boat as the OP 10 years ago and fortunately pursued a strong degree from an affordable state school. Every job has undesirable parts, but make sure 1) it's a career you can tolerate and 2) one that pays the bills. Student loans suck!
10 years ago I'd just turned 18, and was eyeing up milsurps at every local shop and gun show. Well-beaten Mausers were ~$50 and new SKSs were $125 out of the crate. I bought my share, went to college, and then life happened...bills came and my tastes changed. I sold many to cover expenses, but own more now than I did then, and what I have now is of better quality than I had then. There's a couple I should've bought that I didn't ($500 Garand and $150 Swede), and a couple more that I sold but shouldn't have. BUT the ARs that were $600 then are $400 used all day long at my LGS now. And there's a flood of police trade in Glocks, M&Ps, and Sigs for $300 and up that wasn't there then. There was even a nicely sporterized 1917 last week for $225 by me. Point being that things change over time, but with enough patience you'll likely find what you want for the price you want. Some great things go away (or at least get expensive), but some new ones come about too. If there's something you really want now that you can afford and you think will be a good investment, go for it. But don't put yourself in debt or worry that there won't be anything left...take your time and keep your eyes open. Always something new coming up for sale!
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August 29th, 2017, 11:55 PM #19
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Ain't that the truth.
Ever since things went wireless, taking a dump has become much more expensive :P
Well said.
Figure out how you want to earn your living, college, trade school, whatever, make it something that you enjoy doing and pays well, and you will be good to go.
Life is much easier when your making a decent living and your doing something you are genuinely interested in.
All the rest can wait, it will still be there when your ready.How can you have any cookies if you don't drink your milk?
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August 30th, 2017, 02:05 AM #20Active Member
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Just hold tight there people, there are a ton of milserps waiting to come in county. I'm pretty sure if mr trump has his way, they will be arriving within the next 2 1/2 years.
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