Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:40 pm
I came across them while looking around online, but after mentioning them to some of the guys in my club I was advised to stay away.
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Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:44 pm
Why what did they say?
markd290 wrote:I came across them while looking around online, but after mentioning them to some of the guys in my club I was advised to stay away.
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:45 pm
The members at your club are very wise indeed.
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:46 pm
So I've heard about the M39. I've been told my best option is to find one on the likes of egun and have it shipped over.Blighty wrote:M39 = no chance.
By sword and musket has a few K31 rifles in stock
I'll check out sword and musket though.
Thanks for the list, you've given me quite a few places to get in touch with!dave_303 wrote:There's a ton to choose from
Highwood Classic Arms
Pukkabund Hooks (dromia on here)
CW Classics
The Devizes Gunsmith
Thames Valley Guns (Paul is a fantastic chap to deal with)
Harry Gordon of Section 5 Supply (again good dealings)
EFD Rifles (nice guys and one of the best sources for Lee Enfields)
to name just a few
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:46 pm
First people I heard say that. Most describe the guy who runs it as a friendly version of Lord of WarHALODIN wrote:Why what did they say?
markd290 wrote:I came across them while looking around online, but after mentioning them to some of the guys in my club I was advised to stay away.
. Something doesn't sound right. Unless he's got something against shipping to NI (some Mainland dealers are like that, but only some).Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:48 pm
Got my two from egun.de however importing them can really rack up the price.
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:49 pm
I don't want to be publicly badmouthing an RFD I've had no personal dealings with, but I'd be happy to tell you via PM if you'd like.HALODIN wrote:Why what did they say?
markd290 wrote:I came across them while looking around online, but after mentioning them to some of the guys in my club I was advised to stay away.
I'm assuming you've heard the same stories I did then?Blighty wrote:The members at your club are very wise indeed.
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:51 pm
pm'd
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:53 pm
Again, I don't want to say publicly what I was told, since I wasn't personally involved, but I'd be happy to PM you with what was said.Sixshot6 wrote: First people I heard say that. Most describe the guy who runs it as a friendly version of Lord of War
You've got two?Blighty wrote:Got my two from egun.de however importing them can really rack up the price.
Can I ask roughly how much importing ended up costing you?
Re: Best places to find military surplus rifles?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:56 pm
If that was to me you might need to resend it mate, I've only just reached the 15 post requirement it seems.Blighty wrote:pm'd