Small Town Pawnshops

Roadkill · 05-26-2005, 04:21 PM

Its 1500 and I'm in a library at a college writing this, had to go play Army again at a JROTC summer camp at what was once Fort McClellan Al, being once again blessed with the non heroic but essential duty of keeping 499 high school kids in their respective beds all night I have the entire day to roam around. First pawn shop stop was normal for this part of Alabama, couple of 30-30s, a Lama .45, SKSs, Rohm 22, ect. Second stop was more interesting (and expensive). There on the wall with the sporterized Yugo Mauser and a chopped up Eddystone was an 03A3. Close examination was good, R marked parts, 1944 barrel, ect. Best part was the C stock in excellent condition. My guess this was a 1960s purchase from the CMP, Anniston Army Depot is 15 miles away and they have been selling guns there since the 50's. It had been factory refurbished with correct Remington parts and the receiver looks new. Finally "How much?" $350 out the door. Thank God for VISA. I'll replace the butt plate and center barrel band when I get home.
Shouldn't have any problem getting my $ back from this one. Stock alone will cover half of it.

rk

John Sabato · 05-26-2005, 04:34 PM

Nice find Glenn! But you and I both know that you won't be getting any money back out of it... your wife will when you're gone! Enjoy it while you can...

Roadkill · 05-26-2005, 04:41 PM

Thanks John, and you most likely are right. Just have to to a little shifting on the wall to find a place for it with the other US guns. Got to find another bayonet and sling though

rk

Edward Tinker · 05-26-2005, 06:02 PM

Glen, I have room on my walls! Since all is out of the basement, will finish another wall in wood.

Care to help?

Roadkill · 05-29-2005, 06:07 PM

Howdy, Ed, glad to hear the home rebuild is moving on. I'm home, got gun where I could examine it. I did good. The "replacement parts" I refered to aren't replacement parts at all, the gun appears brand new, still has cosmoline in the bolt, there is no wear on the receiver rails or chamber throat, the bolt face is also unmarked, the parkerizing is that deep off green color that only gun nuts find appealing. All parts are "R"" marked including all the parts of the bolt. The magazine follower also shows no wear. The barrel is marked 5-45 and is mirror bright. Plus it has the C stock. Cant wait to shoot it.

rk

05-26-2005, 04:21 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Small Town Pawnshops Its 1500 and I'm in a library at a college writing this, had to go play Army again at a JROTC summer camp at what was once Fort McClellan Al, being once again blessed with the non heroic but essential duty of keeping 499 high school kids in their respective beds all night I have the entire day to roam around. First pawn shop stop was normal for this part of Alabama, couple of 30-30s, a Lama .45, SKSs, Rohm 22, ect. Second stop was more interesting (and expensive). There on the wall with the sporterized Yugo Mauser and a chopped up Eddystone was an 03A3. Close examination was good, R marked parts, 1944 barrel, ect. Best part was the C stock in excellent condition. My guess this was a 1960s purchase from the CMP, Anniston Army Depot is 15 miles away and they have been selling guns there since the 50's. It had been factory refurbished with correct Remington parts and the receiver looks new. Finally "How much?" $350 out the door. Thank God for VISA. I'll replace the butt plate and center barrel band when I get home. Shouldn't have any problem getting my $ back from this one. Stock alone will cover half of it. rk

05-26-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Nice find Glenn! But you and I both know that you won't be getting any money back out of it... your wife will when you're gone! Enjoy it while you can... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-26-2005, 06:02 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Glen, I have room on my walls! Since all is out of the basement, will finish another wall in wood. Care to help? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

05-26-2005, 04:41 PM	#3
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks John, and you most likely are right. Just have to to a little shifting on the wall to find a place for it with the other US guns. Got to find another bayonet and sling though rk

05-29-2005, 06:07 PM	#5
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Howdy, Ed, glad to hear the home rebuild is moving on. I'm home, got gun where I could examine it. I did good. The "replacement parts" I refered to aren't replacement parts at all, the gun appears brand new, still has cosmoline in the bolt, there is no wear on the receiver rails or chamber throat, the bolt face is also unmarked, the parkerizing is that deep off green color that only gun nuts find appealing. All parts are "R"" marked including all the parts of the bolt. The magazine follower also shows no wear. The barrel is marked 5-45 and is mirror bright. Plus it has the C stock. Cant wait to shoot it. rk