Pawn shop treasures - The Firearms Forum

lead · 07-08-2004, 10:03 AM

I found a new pawn shop yesterday. they had two three screw Rugers, a 22 and a 357. They also had a Marlin camp carbine with the 12 round Marlin clip(9mm). It occured to me while in there, how many other people get excited about finding a new place to shop for treasures like that? I think I need to make a bumper sticker for myself, like the old ladies have, but mine will say "I brake for pawn shops".

outdoortexas · 07-08-2004, 10:07 AM

Seldom pass one up, even when on the road. Small towns seem to be the better finds in todays world of the internet, ya just never know what may turn up...

These smaller shops can also hold interesting characters like Interstate...

1945 · 07-08-2004, 10:27 AM

I have to say that I third that. Not just the guns either.
Oh no, did I just agree with a Texasican. Abe is turning in
his tomb.
SITAA

pickenup · 07-08-2004, 10:29 AM

For me, both pawn shops and antique shops have an almost “irresistible” draw to them. You never know what you will find. Then again, I didn’t know that what I had, was worth that much. They want WHAT for that?
But then, I love to dicker.

BobbyWins · 07-08-2004, 11:28 AM

Me too,pickenup.

Only problem is,right now w/$$ bein' a little tight,there's a couple of P-Shops that I frequent that always has something I like,so I'm having to stay away until I can get some other things paid off.

Antique shops are another story.I can browse all day just to see what some of my "stuff" is supposedly worth.

BW

lead · 07-08-2004, 12:25 PM

Don't you hate going into a flea market, or antique shop, and seeing something you remember throwing away years ago and now they want a weeks pay for the one in their shop!

Remington597 · 07-08-2004, 06:46 PM

I always find junk in pawn shops and antique shops. I guess my expectations are too high. Everytime I walk in , I expect to see Dornitz's personal Krieggsmarine Luger for $100 in 95% condition.

Dave W. · 07-08-2004, 07:31 PM

I think Pensacola has more Pawn shops than gas stations. It seems like every time I turn down a new street there's more pawn shops I didn't know about. One of these days I'll hope in the car with a wad of cash, and .358 Winchester to ride shotgun (since he knows the layout of the town and all) and just go out and buy a random something from a few random pawnshops. I'm glad I only take things away from them, not make "deposits".

Marlin · 07-08-2004, 07:36 PM

Could that be due to the Naval Air Station????

358 winchester · 07-08-2004, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

Could that be due to the Naval Air Station????

YOUNG Sailors have helped me build a fairly nice weapons collection

tideman · 07-08-2004, 10:22 PM

I'm a "regular" at the few pawn shops in my area.

I'm always findin' neat stuff to play with.

Tideman [ Cookin' in TEXAS]

BlueTic · 07-09-2004, 09:03 AM

They gave me a line of credit at the local shop

Mrs.Blue hates that!!! I need one of those bumperstickers also....!!!!

rjjrwi · 07-10-2004, 09:44 PM

so how where the prices on those 2 Rugers?

07-08-2004, 10:03 AM	#1
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Pawn shop treasures I found a new pawn shop yesterday. they had two three screw Rugers, a 22 and a 357. They also had a Marlin camp carbine with the 12 round Marlin clip(9mm). It occured to me while in there, how many other people get excited about finding a new place to shop for treasures like that? I think I need to make a bumper sticker for myself, like the old ladies have, but mine will say "I brake for pawn shops". __________________ The best things in life, are not things. -->

07-08-2004, 10:07 AM	#2
outdoortexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Worth,Texas Posts: 776	Re: Pawn shop treasures Seldom pass one up, even when on the road. Small towns seem to be the better finds in todays world of the internet, ya just never know what may turn up... These smaller shops can also hold interesting characters like Interstate...

07-08-2004, 10:27 AM	#3
1945 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: SE Kansas Posts: 116	Re: Pawn shop treasures I have to say that I third that. Not just the guns either. Oh no, did I just agree with a Texasican. Abe is turning in his tomb. SITAA __________________ "Rainy day people always seem to know when its time to call" Gordon Lightfoot

07-08-2004, 10:29 AM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Pawn shop treasures For me, both pawn shops and antique shops have an almost “irresistible” draw to them. You never know what you will find. Then again, I didn’t know that what I had, was worth that much. They want WHAT for that? But then, I love to dicker. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

07-08-2004, 11:28 AM	#5
BobbyWins V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 337	Re: Pawn shop treasures Me too,pickenup. Only problem is,right now w/$$ bein' a little tight,there's a couple of P-Shops that I frequent that always has something I like,so I'm having to stay away until I can get some other things paid off. Antique shops are another story.I can browse all day just to see what some of my "stuff" is supposedly worth. BW

07-08-2004, 12:25 PM	#6
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Pawn shop treasures Don't you hate going into a flea market, or antique shop, and seeing something you remember throwing away years ago and now they want a weeks pay for the one in their shop! __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

07-08-2004, 06:46 PM	#7
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Pawn shop treasures I always find junk in pawn shops and antique shops. I guess my expectations are too high. Everytime I walk in , I expect to see Dornitz's personal Krieggsmarine Luger for $100 in 95% condition.

07-08-2004, 07:31 PM	#8
Dave W. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 137	Re: Pawn shop treasures I think Pensacola has more Pawn shops than gas stations. It seems like every time I turn down a new street there's more pawn shops I didn't know about. One of these days I'll hope in the car with a wad of cash, and .358 Winchester to ride shotgun (since he knows the layout of the town and all) and just go out and buy a random something from a few random pawnshops. I'm glad I only take things away from them, not make "deposits".

07-08-2004, 07:36 PM	#9
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Pawn shop treasures Could that be due to the Naval Air Station???? __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

07-08-2004, 10:22 PM	#11
tideman V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: TEXAS, of course! Posts: 269	Re: Pawn shop treasures I'm a "regular" at the few pawn shops in my area. I'm always findin' neat stuff to play with. Tideman [ Cookin' in TEXAS] __________________ God Bless TEXAS!

07-09-2004, 09:03 AM	#12
BlueTic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WA Posts: 652	Re: Pawn shop treasures They gave me a line of credit at the local shop Mrs.Blue hates that!!! I need one of those bumperstickers also....!!!! __________________ If you don't like my rights - please leave my country!

07-10-2004, 09:44 PM	#13
rjjrwi V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: western Wi Posts: 217	Re: Pawn shop treasures so how where the prices on those 2 Rugers?