What "Low Priced" firearms in your stable do you really like

[Brian in Oregon]

Another vote for the J.C. Higgins Model 20. Mine was 75 bucks at a cop shop less than a year ago. I cut it down to 19" and it stands ready to defend the homestead with its tube full of buckshot.

And a third vote for the JC Higgins Model 20. I had one identical to yours with the exception of a rib, and cut the "Dial-A-Duck" off the end, resulting in a 19" barrel. It was my first defense shotgun. Later traded up to a Winchester 1200 Defender, but came to the conclusion the Higgins was a better gun, despite holding fewer shells. At least it was not as miserable to shoot as the 1200. Been looking for a cheap Higgins to make a truck gun out of.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I've got a little 20 guage Mossberg 510 Youth model that I got used for about $200 out the door...... a handy little utility/defense gun for the whole family. Only 3 in the tube........... but better than a SXS.


One of my favorite guns for concealed carry is a Beretta 92FS Compact Type-M......... about the size and feel in the hand, with custom grips of a model 39........ I've had mine since just before the AWB in 94...... got it "just in case" and fell in love with it..... to the point I went back and got a second.......... since then .......

I picked up a couple of Beretta 92S Compact Type-Ms ........ single stack (8+1) wood grips,round trigger guards w/ bright blue finish .........IIRC both were about $250 w/ 3 or 4 magazines each. Found both at the same little LGS about 2 years apart.......pretty enough to be BBQ guns.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Savage makes some very accurate rimfires. A lot of bang for the buck, and they come in various styles and price tiers. The above is one of their more recent models, an FVSR, available in 22 LR, 22 WMRF and 17 HMR.

This is my 93R17 FVSR dropped into their model BV stock, with a Leupold 6-18x and a modified HK SL-8 cheek riser, with a Bowers USS suppressor. This is a very accurate varmint gun and it's my most used now for that purpose.

Picked up a Mark II FVSR and dropped it in a BVSS stock (only difference is gray instead of tan). With a USS suppressor and CCI Quiet 22 ammo, this gun is just stupid quite. I mean it is on a par with a Daisy Red Ryder. The bullet hitting the target makes more noise than the muzzle report. The scope is a cheap Bushnell "shop scope" to do testing, but discovered that the POI is shifting as it is zoomed. Will put a Leupold on it, just not sure what model yet, but it has to have a target style elevation knob to compensate for different velocity ammo.

Also have a used stainless 17 HMR that I swiped the BVSS stock off of for the Mark II. My son has two 17 HMR Savages as well.

This was our original solution to poor check weld with the synthetic stocks - a Karsten cheek riser made from formed Kaydex plastic.

He also picked up this Cabela's package gun, which has the gray BVSS stock, but with a matte black gun, not stainless. He switched to a Leupold 6-18 scope and put the package scope on something else. The gray blends in well with the bark on trees in the area we hunt, while my brown stock blends in with the dry grass, dead leaves, etc.

In addition, my daughter has a Savage Mark II .22 LR I gave her for her birthday.

 

[steamloco76]

OOOH, I forgot my BEST cheap gun-DUH. The ugly to look at, but oh so accurate Marlin 880 SQ 'Squirrel Rifle'! Mine is from the first year of production and has the semi-match chamber. Picked it up used at a gun show in the early '90's for $115.

When I downsized my collection of .22 rifles in February, I sold several, much much more expensive target grade rifles and kept the 880 SQ. Give the SQ standard velocity ammo and watch the ragged one hole five shot groups appear at 50 yards.

 

[Brian in Oregon]

Someone mentioned Marlin 30-30's....

Don't overlook Glenfields for cheap but solid guns. Picked this Glenfield 30A up recently cheap. They were sold through places like Western Auto, etc. The metalwork is identical to Marlin except for the Glenfield name and model number. The stocks are pretty cheesy plain birch with reddish stain and stamped checkering with acorns and oak leaves.

Someone already replaced the buttstock on this gun with a walnut stock off a Marlin. I'm in the process of fitting a walnut forend, and will refinish the buttstock to match. Not sure if I'll run a scope or iron sights, but leaning towards a low power scope.

Marlins and Glenfields are solid guns, and except for barrel swaps most repairs can be done at home with simple hand tools. There's really not much complex about them, and any parts that need gunsmithing can usually just be replaced cheaper.

For those wanting a "politically correct assault rifle", consider this: The 30-30 and the 7.62x39 are in the same class for power. So if you can't own an AK or SKS because of state laws, a Marlin 30-30 makes a good alternative. Don't worry about the tube mag. It can be topped off at will (unlike its competition, the Henry).

 

[gregintenn]

I've shown it here before, but it fits this thread well I think. It was $350 with most of a box of ammo, box, papers, etc. The remainder of the box was all that had been fire in it. I added the Grashorn grips, 3 dot sights, and a Colt ambi safety. This Rock Island 4" is accurate, and perfectly reliable. I can't find a bad word to say about it.

 

[Ron M.]

My Stainless steel 4" Ruger Security Six .357 with original walnut grips for $380 this year. 99% new condition.As for a real cheap but high quality gun, East German Makarov that I bought in the 1990's with a holster and two magazines for $149.

 

[29aholic]

I have a Remington 512 22 rifle I paid $265.00 for mainly because it had a Lyman 5A scope on it . Sold the 5A for $350.00 and put a spare Lyman 6x Junior Targetspot on it.
I mainly shoot walnuts with it, but a friend came up with a home made gong made out of 1/2 rebar with a thin piece of plate for the gong. We ended up knocking the gong off so we commenced to shooting the hanging rebar stem. Using Fed Bulk Pack we got to where we could hit that stem 100%...at 50 yards!

 

[67tempest]

I have a refurbished M44 Nagant rifle in 7.62x54R that I picked up years ago for $60.00. At the time I also stocked up on the cheap surplus ammo that was available. I bring that rifle to the range with me every time I go shooting. It shoots great and the fireball you get when shooting it is quite impressive.

 

[arjay]

A couple of Rugers

'58 Target,'54 Standard

 

[pharmer]

I've shown it before but this $250 SA is one of my best deals. All the marks and scratches were complimentary with purchase. Joe

 

[italiansport]

I like fooling around with "junker guns" and I bought a box of pistols in that category awhile back. One of them was a Browning Model 1922 and upon inspection I discovered it had matching serial numbers on the slide, slide extension, frame and barrel. Rummaging through my parts I was able to come up with the internals to get it operating again. I have 3 more in the same category that I'll probably get to next.
Jim

 

[scoobysnacker]

Earlier, I posted about my CZ 99. Here's some pictures, all prior to applying the aluminum black to address the finish issues.

With my Beretta, would you believe that's only $500 total in pistols?

right side

left side

 

[nutsforsmiths]

Picked up the Beretta 70S in 22LR last year for $275. Shoots great.

Also around the same time I found this Astra Constable in 22LR for $250. Another great pistol and also shoots great.

 

[KEN L]

Taurus Millenium G2

$211 OTD, such a great deal! A lot of features in a small package!

 

[model70hunter]

Forgot my Marlin mod 25 22 LR. Bought in a gun show in Topeka for $40. I had to draw file the front half of the bbl due to bloody hands, I refinished the genuine Birch stock and was fixing a crack in a pre war Commercial Mauser for a guy. I
also laid in some blind pins and glass bedded the receiver to help the old wood hold up. Came out perfect. I got to thinking about the Marlin stock laying on the bench, wonder what glass bedding will do for it? I got it ready and after the Mauser was together and curing I did the Marlin. After it was refinished I put a 3x9 scope on it. It is a tack driver.

If anyone has ever used the Busch range in STL you might remember old Hank, one fine human being. He was a range volunteer. One Day I took 3 or 4 deer rifles there to check zero, I took the 22 but it was a busy day and I knew I wouldn't have time for it. Hank also had a booth where he zero'd in rifles for folks. I gave him some PMC HP, Federal Match, 2 different types of Ely and asked him to shoot for group and zero it using the best group. I loaded up when done and went down to Hank. He handed me a target, all 5 rounds were in one hole, then he put it dead center of the bull. I said Wow, did you try all of it? He said nope, the PMC was first,
I didn't see any need to try the high dollar stuff.


I have about one brick of the PMC left, I bought a half a dozen or so around 1990. It shot well in all the 22's I had.

I bought 4 scopes at a steal price on ebay from one scope dealer. All 4 were about what one cost over the counter. All new Simmons. I found a sling in my leather goods tub and figured I was into it under $50 bucks.

It shot so well I sold my 1415 Anchutz.

 

[MCorps0311]

I paid $ 199.99 for my Maverick Model 88 12 Ga. Pump Shotgun!!

 

[03hemi]

Hey I just picked up an old Colt 45acp that has "Singer" stamped on the side, is this worth anything?

 

[Dubletap556]

Maverick model 88
$180

Anderson AR 15 .300 BLK. assembled by yours truly
$400

Spikes tactical AR15 pistol .223/.556 assembled by yours truly
$400

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[Ed Fowler]

Hey I just picked up an old Colt 45acp that has "Singer" stamped on the side, is this worth anything?

I trust you realize that you have a real prize in that Singer Colt, my Grandmother loved her Singer, it even has a drawer for the pistol.

Too bad they had to part the ways, they would make a nice couple.