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It pays to get to know your local shop...

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June 12, 2017, 05:53 PM
PGT
It pays to get to know your local shop...
I stop by weekly and they've come to know me pretty well, having sold me several rare or hard to find things over time. I didn't get by over the weekend so I stopped today on my way home and asked what I missed.

A few random things, notably a Python for $2700. I replied that for that money, I'd rather buy a new Manurhin MR-88 for that amount. He said 'well, today's your day then' and pulls a hard-chromed MR-73 out of the case that had just come in on consignment.

It was so fairly priced, I didn't even try to work a better deal. Win some, lose some right? I wanted one of these when AIM Surplus sold them (way too cheap) awhile back. Score.

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June 12, 2017, 06:23 PM
CQB60
Good advice! Yes it does. First dibs on things they know you have an interest in Wink


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June 12, 2017, 07:40 PM
joatmonv
Nice score. My local shop doesn't get much interesting in but I've been lucky here to find a few things.


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June 12, 2017, 08:12 PM
winter_war
That's great advice and a nice looking MR-73!



June 12, 2017, 08:34 PM
Skins2881
Loudoun Guns?



Jesse

Sic Semper Tyrannis
June 12, 2017, 09:02 PM
PGT
yessir. It was a consignment gun
June 13, 2017, 12:37 PM
SigP239Hokie
Nice find!



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June 14, 2017, 10:40 AM
jaybirdaccountant
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
yessir. It was a consignment gun


They were selling it for me. The frame is cracked. Smile

Nice gun. I'd love to shoot one sometime.
June 14, 2017, 10:57 AM
lyman
if anyone is looking for a M73, Allan's Armory in Fla is selling a few,
and taking orders for new,

I'm not affiliated in any way, just passing on the info



https://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/
June 14, 2017, 12:28 PM
zoom6zoom
Nice score. I have both a Python and one of the AIM M73s. The Python stays in the safe (and may go on the block soon).
Oh yeah, when I walk into my local it's like Norm on Cheers.




I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm.
June 14, 2017, 01:55 PM
GusMcCrae
So was this favorite LGS in Manassas or Leesburg?
June 14, 2017, 04:47 PM
PGT
quote:
Originally posted by jaybirdaccountant:
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
yessir. It was a consignment gun


They were selling it for me. The frame is cracked. Smile

Nice gun. I'd love to shoot one sometime.


Selling what for you? This example is definitely in working order
June 14, 2017, 04:48 PM
PGT
quote:
Originally posted by GusMcCrae:
So was this favorite LGS in Manassas or Leesburg?


I hit both shops in Leesburg weekly and Manassas 1-2x/month. This find was from LG
June 14, 2017, 05:25 PM
Voshterkoff
Nah, it usually costs. Especially when they know you like old imports. The upside is getting friend prices when digging things out of "junk" bins.
June 14, 2017, 05:29 PM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
quote:
Originally posted by jaybirdaccountant:
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
yessir. It was a consignment gun


They were selling it for me. The frame is cracked. Smile

Nice gun. I'd love to shoot one sometime.


Selling what for you? This example is definitely in working order
Lol, I think that was sarcasm. Wink
June 14, 2017, 06:54 PM
PGT
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
Lol, I think that was sarcasm. Wink

I was hoping so but I most certainly did take the grips off and the side plate and gave it a good inspection right after he posted that. LOL.
June 14, 2017, 07:07 PM
brianfede
Congrats. I want one of those MR73's so bad. Let us know how you like shooting it.
June 14, 2017, 08:03 PM
swage
I missed the boat on these when AIM had them last year.
June 14, 2017, 08:21 PM
jaybirdaccountant
quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
quote:
Originally posted by jaybirdaccountant:
quote:
Originally posted by PGT:
yessir. It was a consignment gun


They were selling it for me. The frame is cracked. Smile

Nice gun. I'd love to shoot one sometime.


Selling what for you? This example is definitely in working order
Lol, I think that was sarcasm. Wink


Yes, just a weak attempt at humor Smile