What was the first gun you ever sold or traded?

[jordanmills]

I sold a Glock 19 last year. During the shortage, I placed orders for two at two different places, figuring I could just cancel one when one was filled. Weeks later, both orders were met and shipped over the same weekend. I figured I'd just sell one at cost instead of pay return shipping, restocking, etc.

 

[cougartex]

Sold a S&W Sigma 9mm.

 

[GPtwins]

Colt 380. The only thing I remember about it now is that it was designated "Government Model". Whatever that means.

 

[redfred]

I sold a M1 Carbine a couple of years ago. I had owned it for over 30 years and hadn't shot it in at least 25. I had a chance to go deer hunting where I knew the distances would be further than I could trust myself with my trusty .30-30 with open sights, so I decided to see the carbine. I got enough money for it to buy 3 rifles - a German 8mm Mauser, a Mosin #44, and .303 British Enfield, a Winchester pump shotgun, a new Ruger .22 pistol, and a CZ-52. I hated seeing the Carbine go, but I got a heck of a lot of usable guns for it.

 

[TheDan]

I traded my first AR (a ban compliant Bushmaster) for a Sig 239 plus a little cash. I don't miss it one bit since I have couple other ARs now that are nicer than that one was. I havent sold or traded a gun since, lol...

 

[Texas42]

Beretta 92 FS with night sights. Sold it for the price I was asking for.

First gun I ever bought myself. Not a bad gun, I just rarely shot it.

It aches, occassionally, but I'm waiting on the right time to get something else. We'll see what I get.

 

[TheTomcat]

I sold a SS Ruger Security Six. I used the money to but a Colt Combat Commander.

Seriously?? My first sale was a Ruger SS Security Six 4" my dad gave me. He bought it at Montgomery Wards in the early 80's. I used the money to buy a Springfield 1911 which I don't have anymore either. Both were DUMB sales. I look all the time for another Security Six just like the one I had.

 

[Rabies]

Like new because it nearly was New England Firearms crack barrel 12ga for a used Mossberg bolt action 12ga. That New England was the first gun I ever bought. I feel good. Still have the Mossberg. Later traded a Davis .380 and $20 for a Rossi .38. Feel good about that one too. Not that the Rossi is some bang-up super gun but, it beats the Davis.

 

[Outbreak]

Yugo SKS. I got it as part of an ammo deal back when I lived in San Antonio. The guy was getting rid of everything 7.62X39- about 1200rds, reloading dies, and this SKS- for about $400. It had all the naughty bits removed, and I had one with all the naughty parts intact. It was also painted OD green on all the metal, icluding the bolt carrier. I took it to the range once, and all that paint started gumming up the action. Took it to a gun show in Austin and sold it for $125 to a dealer who thought it looked "interesting." Turned around and bought a Mosin M38.

 

[Harley Rider 55]

I kick myself for this one -- sold my Ruger GP100 and used the money to get a Kahr CW9. I ended up selling the CW9, because I hated shooting it.

The ONLY silver lining is that I made about $25 profit on the GP100, from when I bought it new. Small consolation, as I almost immediately missed having a wheel gun.

I sold my GP100 to put toward my first AR.

 

[JohnnyReb]

I traded my Smith & Wesson Sigma .40 in towards my Taurus PT1911. I hated the trigger pull of that Sigma more than anything else. After trying out several other guns at the range from friendly neighbors, the decision seemed like a no-brainer.

 

[Hawghauler]

I just sold my Remington 742. I got it in a bad trade in 1980 for a pre-ban AR-15.