Bullseye 2620
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This 1950 beauty was discovered in and rescued from a pawn shop near Dollywood.
Whatch y'all got?
Whatch y'all got?
Pawn Shop Rescues
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Heck, a third of my collection is from pawn shops.
Robert
Robert
Ray1970
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Pawn shops around here are horrible. You really don't see any revolvers and when you do stumble across one it's a common piece in less than ideal condition priced somewhere in the $800 to $1200 range.
A real beauty. Nickel, five screw and proud pin front sight.
OH, and those grips. Match the butt number?
OH, and those grips. Match the butt number?
I found this all original BSR in .38 S&W in a pawn shop a few years ago. No proof marks but it letters to a British contract purchase. SN on stocks match, too.
J. R. WEEMS
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38 S&W
NICE!! Wish I could find one. The last few years I have become quite fond of the caliber. Must be, I just counted my inventory and I have some 1500 rounds loaded, plus some snake shot.
I found this all original BSR in .38 S&W in a pawn shop a few years ago. No proof marks but it letters to a British contract purchase. SN on stocks match, too.
NICE!! Wish I could find one. The last few years I have become quite fond of the caliber. Must be, I just counted my inventory and I have some 1500 rounds loaded, plus some snake shot.
Have to agree with raljr1, pawn shops have been a source for a significant part of my aggregation. Good ones are few and far between these days but every once in awhile one shows up. Here are a few; 10-8 3 inch, 32H&R Mag LS, 27-2 8 3/8, pre-27 5 inch, 1950 Military 44 all rescued from pawn shops.
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Jeff
SWCA #1457
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The last pawn shop S&W's I saw had notches ground into the top strap- and they wanted the price of mint guns!
That's a beauty. I usually try to hit some of the pawnshops in Sevierville, and Pidgeon Forge when we go to Gatlinburg. I will be heading that way in a few weeks....
sigp220.45
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I found my 646 with all the goodies at a pawnshop near the Jicarilla Apache Indian reservation.
If I told you what I paid you'd call me a liar. If it wasn't a pawnshop you'd call me a thief.
If I told you what I paid you'd call me a liar. If it wasn't a pawnshop you'd call me a thief.
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Bullseye 2620
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Teddydog
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I used to find great deals all the time at pawn shops--like 10+ years ago. But more recently they seem to price everything at the highest price ever paid for that model anywhere in any condition. And won't budge. "These are selling on Gunbuster for $1300." OK...there is one LISTED for that, in perfect condition but a more desirable variation. And there are no bids for 9 months.
I have mostly stopped even going in.
Rob
I have mostly stopped even going in.
Rob
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Bullseye 2620
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Sevierville, that's the ticket. The day I stumbled into this guy's shop, he had a 6-1/2 inch blued .44 Magnum in beautiful shape, pre-Dirty Harry, with the black box, etc., etc., but I couldn't afford both so I went with the one pictured in my original post.
I wish you good hunting!
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Like others I un-pawned many of my collection over the years. This one, however, is one of my favorites. It was actually spotted by another forum member who contacted me and worked with the Dallas pawn shop to help me acquire it: 3rd model 44, shipped to Wolf & Klar (Ft.Worth) who undoubtably did the 'pawn shop' engraving. Note that Wolf & Klar was also a pawn shop. The gun was mechanically inop when I received it... other forum members helped me make the repairs and find the parts. Thanks all.
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A list of my pawn buys over the years. All were in good condition, no beaters.
Model 60 $250
Beretta 686 $685
642-2 new $445
Walther PPK ss $385
Rem R-1 new $685
Rem Nylon 66 $400
39-2 ANIB $650
39-2 $300
32 HE Snub. $425
K22 $540
32 DA $215
Robert
Model 60 $250
Beretta 686 $685
642-2 new $445
Walther PPK ss $385
Rem R-1 new $685
Rem Nylon 66 $400
39-2 ANIB $650
39-2 $300
32 HE Snub. $425
K22 $540
32 DA $215
Robert
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hannstv
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The pawn shops around here are so junky you want to get a Tetanus shot after a visit.
Pawn shops are the best gun stores we have in this area most times. The last year there is not much to buy and prices are high for the most part.
Beauetienne
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BigBill
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That's a find in nickel too, I like nickel finished guns.
Finding used guns is tough here locally, slim Pickens. They must have a fast turn over.
Do you notice more used guns in pawn shops, gun shops during bad times?
Finding used guns is tough here locally, slim Pickens. They must have a fast turn over.
Do you notice more used guns in pawn shops, gun shops during bad times?
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terry_tr6
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$400 for a Nylon 66? And mine is in the closet where it is handy for the next invasion of the armadillos instead of safe in the safe? $65 at my gun range's swap meet but that was 20 years ago. That may make it the most appreciated gun I own!
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My best two pawn shop finds were a 5 1/2" .45 Colt Great Western single action from the 1950s, cost $70, and a 4" blue Ruger Speed Six .357, that I got in a trade-the Ruger for a Kelvar vest that I got from the PD at no cost to me.
Bought that one a couple years back....wanted one for a long time and they are pricey these days.....not the most expensive 22 I own, however...
Robert
some of my pawn guns
a 455 triple lock tagged as a 1917
a pre 28 HP
a 19-3
a S prefix 6" 28-2
a 4" 28-2
a 4 screw K22
a 2" 5 screw fix sight K frame 38 special,
a alloy pre model bodyguard
a 17-3
I am sure there are more
a 455 triple lock tagged as a 1917
a pre 28 HP
a 19-3
a S prefix 6" 28-2
a 4" 28-2
a 4 screw K22
a 2" 5 screw fix sight K frame 38 special,
a alloy pre model bodyguard
a 17-3
I am sure there are more
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If you're gonna hit us in the face with that gun and story I'd appreciate it if I could feel worse knowing what you paid for it.
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raygixxer89
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All of my Smith revolvers were rescued frpm pawn shops, except for a few that I got online (gunbroker, guns International and maybe even GunsAmerica). OP, that is a beautiful piece you have there!!
Baltimoreed11754
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The neatest revolver that i ever picked up in a pawn shop was a Webley Wilkinson Model 1900 Self Extracting Revolver, unfortunately it was shaved and reblued. The neat part of the story is that I had Wilkinson research it and they sent me a copy of the ledger where it was sold in December 1904 to a Lt E.A.Osborne of the Royal Engineers. I have since been able to research his military career. He served in both world wars, was awarded a DSO and was involved in the Dunkirk evacuation eventually becoming the commandant of the School of Signals. My revolver looks like this one.
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MSgt Dave
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I've bought a couple of S & W from a pawn shop in Rapid City SD. If my memory is correct, it was Curly's Pawn Shop. Bought a beautiful Model 12 Air Weight Model to have it stolen along with my luggage in an airline trip. When I bought it, it had only 1 box of 50 shot threw it. Owner said "To Light."
After the airline paid for my Model 12, I went back to Curly's to discover the same guy that traded in the Model 12 had traded in a Model 15 as also "To Light." Bought it in a heartbeat as same thing, only one box of 50 shot. Still have it today as my main revolver.
By the way, when I was in Curly's at a later date, he offered me the same guys .357 that he shot one box and traded it in for something bigger. Wish I had as it was a beautiful stainless steel Model 28, I think. Age is getting onto me as to this model.
I bought all of my Thompson Contender receiver, scopes and barrels from a Pawn Shop in Illinois, but can't remember it's name.
After the airline paid for my Model 12, I went back to Curly's to discover the same guy that traded in the Model 12 had traded in a Model 15 as also "To Light." Bought it in a heartbeat as same thing, only one box of 50 shot. Still have it today as my main revolver.
By the way, when I was in Curly's at a later date, he offered me the same guys .357 that he shot one box and traded it in for something bigger. Wish I had as it was a beautiful stainless steel Model 28, I think. Age is getting onto me as to this model.
I bought all of my Thompson Contender receiver, scopes and barrels from a Pawn Shop in Illinois, but can't remember it's name.
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