Curio and Relic pistols

DD698 · August 15, 2002, 02:10 PM

Harley: Do you know any site or source that one may purchase a half-way decent shooting pistol with a C and R license?I have heard some stories about people getting ripped off. Any advice or suggestion from you will be appreciated.

fed168 · August 15, 2002, 02:21 PM

AIM surplus has some on their site.

johnwill · August 15, 2002, 03:07 PM

There are lots of possibilities, but you do have to remember that most C&R pistols are more than 50 years old, some are closer to 100 years old! Given that fact, if you're looking for a shooter, my advice is to shop carefully, and maybe try at local stores and gunshows where you can examine the gun in person...

Walt Sherrill · August 15, 2002, 03:34 PM

Sistema (systemas), some WWII P-38s, many Lugers, some of the Star Model Bs, older Stars, many S&W pistols, many 1911s, and bunches of other pistols are C&R eligible. Some folks like the CZ-52s, (I don't) and the East German Makarov (I do), and the CZ-50s, to name a few. All are arguably good guns.

AIM surplus is a good source, as is Empire Arms. (Do a search on these names.)

Century Arms sometimes has good guns for lower prices, but its a real crapshoot when dealing with them.

Go to WWW.Makarov.com or WWW.CRUFFLER.COM for links.

DD698 · August 15, 2002, 05:57 PM

Thanks fellow TFLrs:I dont have any old arms for sale. My oldest pistol is a 70s series Colt[GILES] 45ACP. It is a tack driver. Also have some 70s vintage Hi std 22s and a new P239 Sig in the 40. Thanks again

James K · August 16, 2002, 11:00 PM

I never did well in math, but 50 years ago would have been 1952, so C&R would include ALL WWII production firearms.

Jim

foxfire · August 17, 2002, 05:44 AM

SOG (Southern Ohio Guns) and FAC (Federal Arms Corp.)
are a couple of others that I have dealt with some success.
Gun auction sites (GunBroker & AuctionArms) are another
sources to consider, but:

Caveat Emptor!

Face to face (and handling) with private collectors/dealers at
gunshows or shops is preferred, but not always possible.

good luck!

have tape, and always looking for a relic...

August 15, 2002, 02:10 PM	#1
DD698 Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2002 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 153	Curio and Relic pistols Harley: Do you know any site or source that one may purchase a half-way decent shooting pistol with a C and R license?I have heard some stories about people getting ripped off. Any advice or suggestion from you will be appreciated. __________________ DD698

August 15, 2002, 03:07 PM	#3
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	There are lots of possibilities, but you do have to remember that most C&R pistols are more than 50 years old, some are closer to 100 years old! Given that fact, if you're looking for a shooter, my advice is to shop carefully, and maybe try at local stores and gunshows where you can examine the gun in person... __________________ I collect old pistols, got any?

August 15, 2002, 05:57 PM	#5
DD698 Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2002 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 153	C and R firearms Thanks fellow TFLrs:I dont have any old arms for sale. My oldest pistol is a 70s series Colt[GILES] 45ACP. It is a tack driver. Also have some 70s vintage Hi std 22s and a new P239 Sig in the 40. Thanks again __________________ DD698

August 17, 2002, 05:44 AM	#7
foxfire Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: Tennessee Posts: 689	SOG (Southern Ohio Guns) and FAC (Federal Arms Corp.) are a couple of others that I have dealt with some success. Gun auction sites (GunBroker & AuctionArms) are another sources to consider, but: Caveat Emptor! Face to face (and handling) with private collectors/dealers at gunshows or shops is preferred, but not always possible. good luck! have tape, and always looking for a relic... __________________ no fate but what we make...

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August 15, 2002, 02:21 PM	#2
fed168 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2000 Posts: 1,040	AIM surplus has some on their site.

August 15, 2002, 03:34 PM	#4
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Sistema (systemas), some WWII P-38s, many Lugers, some of the Star Model Bs, older Stars, many S&W pistols, many 1911s, and bunches of other pistols are C&R eligible. Some folks like the CZ-52s, (I don't) and the East German Makarov (I do), and the CZ-50s, to name a few. All are arguably good guns. AIM surplus is a good source, as is Empire Arms. (Do a search on these names.) Century Arms sometimes has good guns for lower prices, but its a real crapshoot when dealing with them. Go to WWW.Makarov.com or WWW.CRUFFLER.COM for links.

August 16, 2002, 11:00 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I never did well in math, but 50 years ago would have been 1952, so C&R would include ALL WWII production firearms. Jim