Who are the best RFDs for milsurp or just old interesting rifles?

[LeftHandGuy]

I'm coming back to the UK for a few weeks in the summer and I'd really like to try and find a Martini action rifle in 303 to take home with me. I'll probably post a wanted in the classifieds closer to the time, but I'm hoping that people will have some suggestions as to dealers who would be good for this sort of thing.

Plus it's just fun to see interesting old guns!

So - any ideas?

 

[Pedro]

Online, try Guntrader or Gunstar. Many RFDs advertise on there and so do private individuals.

Here's a link to the only one I found (with a cursory search) on Guntrader:

Guns For Sale | New and Used Guns | GunTrader

GunTrader the UK's No.1 marketplace for guns for sale. Buy or sell new and used guns and shooting equipment. Browse shotguns, rifles, air rifles and pistols.

www.guntrader.uk

 

[HandB]

The Holt's sealed bid auction on 30th March has some nice historical military rifles at affordable prices: HOLTS Auctioneers

 

[simgre]

Ring Kirk at By Sword and Musket. Not cheap, but stunning rifles in stock.

By Sword and Musket

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Ring Kirk at By Sword and Musket. Not cheap, but stunning rifles in stock.

By Sword and Musket

Yes if his website is anything to go by there is good looking stuff indeed!

 

[WSSX]

Ring Kirk at By Sword and Musket. Not cheap, but stunning rifles in stock.

By Sword and Musket

Yep, this - good guy, worth looking around his 'bunker' if you can get out there.

 

[Smellydog]

Another one to call is Matt at mjlmilitaria..
The web site isn't great but by all means give Matt a call.

 

[Andy RV]

Also try Highwood Classic Arms.

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

We have quite a few service and curios
enfield from long lee to No4/5/8 depending on stock
K31s, K98, Gewehr 98, Yugo 98s
few falling blocks have come and gone
new stock in all the time but often goes before hitting guntrader as we have people waiting
we work closely with two or three clubs that specialise in vintage arms (and owners.)

drop me a line

 

[stubear]

Mate of mine runs Guns and Guns in Redhill and often has interesting and unusual guns in stock. Worth checking them out

 

[Jamesy13]

Blue fox glade in Devon hold a fair few interesting old rifles, worth a phone call.

 

[LeftHandGuy]

We have quite a few service and curios
enfield from long lee to No4/5/8 depending on stock
K31s, K98, Gewehr 98, Yugo 98s
few falling blocks have come and gone
new stock in all the time but often goes before hitting guntrader as we have people waiting
we work closely with two or three clubs that specialise in vintage arms (and owners.)

drop me a line

Thanks Ed, I will do that.

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Lots of responses! Many thanks!

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Also try Highwood Classic Arms.

I emailed him as he has a couple of guns that really fill my requirements, but I didn't get a response. I realize that's not his full time occupation, so I guess a phone call is better?

 

[Andy RV]

I bought a K31 from him and made other enquires with prompt responses so perhaps a phone call is required this time?

 

[Pedro]

Another one to call is Matt at mjlmilitaria..
The web site isn't great but by all means give Matt a call.

Definitely. The web pages are only a taster of what they've got. I don't think they've got the time to list everything. Go into their live firing rifle store and be met with a host of wonders. Matt or Duncan to contact. 01630 620226. But allocate a bit of time.

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Clearly I am going to have to overcome my reluctance to use voice communication! Lots of great suggestions. Looks like I'll be clocking up some miles whilst over in the UK too.

 

[alberta boy]

Clearly I am going to have to overcome my reluctance to use voice communication! Lots of great suggestions. Looks like I'll be clocking up some miles whilst over in the UK too.

Pick me up something nice while you're at it . A nice Martini sporter would fit in my safe quite nicely ................... just kidding ...............unless you see something really nice .

AB

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Pick me up something nice while you're at it . A nice Martini sporter would fit in my safe quite nicely ................... just kidding ...............unless you see something really nice .

AB

The limit is whatever I can sneak onto my C&R FFL! As an aside, at $35, that's probably the best value I've ever spent on anything shooting related.

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Mate of mine runs Guns and Guns in Redhill and often has interesting and unusual guns in stock. Worth checking them out

I've just had a look at his website and he does have some interesting looking rifles. His pricing doesn't look greedy either.

Believe it or not, used rifles prices are generally lower now in the UK than over here. Especially for the sorts of thing I find interesting (old, single shot, milsurp, oddball).