Those are some great guns. You might consider refinishing them and restoring/replacing stocks on the first two as parts are so easy to find.
What was your first gun?
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My first was a Daewoo DP51 handgun. Bought back in 1998.
A BB rifle when I was 7 years old I remember it was hard to cock and the BB rifle couldn't kill a chicken. I got in really big trouble for trying. Then a single shot 22 rifle when I proved I would not to shoot at the stock.
The first gun I ever shot was a Westernfield .22 rifle that I still own. It was my Father's.
First gun of any kind I ever bought was an air rifle. I went through a few of those during my childhood. I also bought a pellet pistol that looked like a Colt Python. That thing was sweet. Traded it with a buddy for something or another.
First "real" gun I bought was a Ruger P89, which I later sold (too heavy for my liking).
First gun of any kind I ever bought was an air rifle. I went through a few of those during my childhood. I also bought a pellet pistol that looked like a Colt Python. That thing was sweet. Traded it with a buddy for something or another.
First "real" gun I bought was a Ruger P89, which I later sold (too heavy for my liking).
Not counting a Crossman 760 bb gun, my first "real" gun was a Winchester Model 150 .22 rifle. My first center fire gun was a Stevens Model 67 pump shotgun.
Originally Posted By: jcwit
First gun I ever shot? Winchester Model 52B with bull barrel. Way back in 1949 or 1950, belonged to my brother, now belongs to me.
I would say that is a keeper.
First gun I ever shot? Winchester Model 52B with bull barrel. Way back in 1949 or 1950, belonged to my brother, now belongs to me.
I would say that is a keeper.
Originally Posted By: Hemi426
My dad has a 1916 Mk 3 SMLE that he bought for $25 when he was young. I have recently heard that the surplus Lee-Enfields have gone WAY up in price. They used to make a nice economical first deer rifle.
How much are they going for now? I have the same rifle, just a year newer 1917, bought at a gunshow. Love the look of them, and I also have a bayonet for it. Am curious what they are worth now.
My dad has a 1916 Mk 3 SMLE that he bought for $25 when he was young. I have recently heard that the surplus Lee-Enfields have gone WAY up in price. They used to make a nice economical first deer rifle.
How much are they going for now? I have the same rifle, just a year newer 1917, bought at a gunshow. Love the look of them, and I also have a bayonet for it. Am curious what they are worth now.
I see them for well over 300 nowadays in original military condition. Saw some Ishapore made ones for 399 advertised the other day.
Your Brit ones tend to be worth more than the Aussie and Indian ones though.
Your Brit ones tend to be worth more than the Aussie and Indian ones though.
Cool, it seems the surplus rifles have been going up in price the past few years. I guess there are less of them available now.
Less fresh ones for sure. Only the Mosin Nagants are still cheap.
I have a SMLE built at BSA but it was rearsenaled into a 410 riot gun in Ishapore in the 40's.
I have a SMLE built at BSA but it was rearsenaled into a 410 riot gun in Ishapore in the 40's.
When I turned 12, my Dad took me to the local gun store and bought me a Browning BL-22. That one will never be for sale.
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