What Is a Surplus Gun, and How Can You Buy One?

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Surplus firearms have historical value, can often be bought fairly cheaply, and are either great to keep as a collector’s item or take to the range. While it can be hard to find surplus guns online, there are a few different ways you can still find surplus guns, online or in-person. Here is what you need to know about surplus firearms.

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What Makes a Gun Surplus?

Generally, surplus guns are old military or law enforcement guns. They may have been used or not, but were meant for official use worldwide. They may have been used in multiple conflicts or have been in storage since purchased initially by whichever military ordered them. These are firearms that have either been rendered obsolete, such as the Short Magazine Lee Enfield from the British army, or an older model Glock from a police department. If you are looking for guns for sale, consider checking surplus firearms first.

Why Buy a Surplus Gun?

Why should you buy a surplus gun? Most, especially older military guns, have historical value. You might be able to find rifles from the first world war still in working condition. Others may not be in working condition but are still collector’s items, especially for anyone who loves history. For police department guns, the department may have moved to a different handgun or replaced older handguns with newer models. While these guns are used, they have been broken in and can be bought for a good price.

How Do You Buy a Surplus Gun?

Surplus guns can be hard to find, as they are often in shorter supply. While a pawn shop might have some or a military surplus store, you can get a wider range of possible options online. Some importers might have surplus rifles, such as German and Russian rifles. You can also look at marketplaces such as GunBroker.com, where you can find users selling or auctioning surplus firearms. You will need to ask the seller questions, as older firearms may not be in good condition or may need restoring.

How Do You Restore a Surplus Gun?

Thankfully, there are also many parts available for surplus guns on the market. For police surplus, it could be very easy to find new parts if something needs a replacement, as the guns are likely still in production or have been recently. You might have to go to a gunsmith, specialty shop, or look online to restore older firearms. Large cracks could cause a break in the stock when fired. Be sure to check with a gunsmith before firing a surplus gun, and be ready to remove the cosmoline it was stored in.

About GunBroker.com

Are you a gun enthusiast with an interest in buying, selling, or just browsing thousands of firearms? If yes, then the GunBroker.com online marketplace is perfect for you. GunBroker.com allows gun enthusiasts to buy, sell, auction, and bid on used firearms, ammunition, parts, accessories and collectibles, hunting gear, militaria, and much, much more. The team at GunBroker.com is proud that they can provide fellow firearm enthusiasts with a safe, secure, and transparent online platform to support and promote responsible firearm commerce, firearm ownership, and firearm use. The GunBroker.com team is also proud to provide a selection of informative tools for both buyers and sellers, promoting responsible gun sales. Those tools include a helpful FFL-lookup function and information on buyer protection. So if you are hunting for an HK P30, a Benelli M4, a Glock 35, or virtually anything else, you are likely to find it on GunBroker.com.

Find surplus firearms, parts, and more for sale or auction by users at https://www.gunbroker.com/


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