Classic Firearms Beretta 81 give away

[1775usmarine]

From what I seen the non imports go for 600 to 800 right snorko.

 

[kaveman]

Doubt you'll ever see another original mag listed at $48.50. Bet if Beretta lists them again they'll be over 60. Right now you can get converted MecGar .380 magazines from Robertson Trading on GA and GB for $27 each. Unless a pallet of original mags pops up I don't think they'll ever be any cheaper. There's huge buying pressure on the M81 mags right now but probably not enough volume to convince any quality manufacturer to produce them.

 

[shootersix]

we did a tranfer on one, and other than a small rust spot on the sight, and a very small amount of blue missing, it was better shape than most used guns!, he said that he did pick the "hand picked" option, but all in all, he was ecstatic with his purchase!

he was also picking up a sks he bought from classic, and it wasn't in near as good a shape!,

in fact I had to check the record book, because when I got in it wasn't marked who it was for, I thought to myself..."looks like snorko ordered a gun from classic!" lol

 

[kaveman]

"From what I seen the non imports go for 600 to 800 right snorko."

Haven't seen any 'go' for that but that's certainly been the asking price for the last year that I've been looking. Even higher,...I'd say 700-900. The same three or four guns just keep getting listed over and over. The bottom just fell completely out of that market and I doubt the guns would have much chance of moving now at half that. Well, there may be someone out there who would pay more for a gun nib but it wouldn't be me.

Chances of getting a good one are near 100%. There are guys who want to complain about every scratch and dent on a surplus gun but they're being unreasonable. Watch the unboxing vid and see how these things were packed for shipping around the world. I think the condition is fantastic considering. I'm up to six of the little things now and don't think any of them have been fired. Couple do have a ding or scratch, but finish is still 90%+ and original quality is probably better than any gun you own. I wouldn't have bought this many at $400 each but I would have been thrilled to have gotten any one of them for $400 a month ago. Fantastic little guns and I think this is the deal of 2019.

 

[snorko]

From what I seen the non imports go for 600 to 800 right snorko.

Yeah, I lucked out. A year or two ago a friend called me and asked "you like those smaller Berettas, don't you? There is a used 81 at such & such LNIB w/ 2 mags for $400". I was at the store in 15 minutes.

we did a tranfer on one, and other than a small rust spot on the sight, and a very small amount of blue missing, it was better shape than most used guns!, he said that he did pick the "hand picked" option, but all in all, he was ecstatic with his purchase!

The LGS where I picked mine up said they had transferred 10 or so. Internals on mine looked perfect.

 

[1775usmarine]

"From what I seen the non imports go for 600 to 800 right snorko."

Haven't seen any 'go' for that but that's certainly been the asking price for the last year that I've been looking. Even higher,...I'd say 700-900. The same three or four guns just keep getting listed over and over. The bottom just fell completely out of that market and I doubt the guns would have much chance of moving now at half that. Well, there may be someone out there who would pay more for a gun nib but it wouldn't be me.

Chances of getting a good one are near 100%. There are guys who want to complain about every scratch and dent on a surplus gun but they're being unreasonable. Watch the unboxing vid and see how these things were packed for shipping around the world. I think the condition is fantastic considering. I'm up to six of the little things now and don't think any of them have been fired. Couple do have a ding or scratch, but finish is still 90%+ and original quality is probably better than any gun you own. I wouldn't have bought this many at $400 each but I would have been thrilled to have gotten any one of them for $400 a month ago. Fantastic little guns and I think this is the deal of 2019.

Its like anything you drop a bunch of surplus or trade ins on the market and prices dilute. I remember 5906's started to get to $375 price sold 2 yrs back before the last leo dump brought it back down to 300 to 350.

All said though I would have to sell one of my firearms before buying this. Im already planning on casting for my 32 collection and this would make a fine addition. I already bought a yugo 32 at 199 with extra mag and box as my blatant purchase for the year as agreed upon by us. Took a little less time to convince her to skip this year with the 149 yugo 32 blow out sale. Now I'm on the sell one buy one plan.

 

[kaveman]

So maybe you'll win one. How many entries have you gotten from the link? I'm up to 968 just from rewatching the vids. Don't do any of the socialist media stuff so can't garner any of those points.

 

[1775usmarine]

So maybe you'll win one. How many entries have you gotten from the link? I'm up to 968 just from rewatching the vids. Don't do any of the socialist media stuff so can't garner any of those points.

7300ish, would be nice. I also do sccys sunday gunday post on fb they have been doing the last 2 months. 12 winners every monday

 

[DoggyDaddy]

My 81 arrived today from Classic and I couldn't be happier. I didn't pay the extra for hand pick, and honestly it looks almost new. Really doesn't appear to be much, if any holster wear. Seems to be a solid little gun. I like the trigger better than the 92S I had for a minute (never liked that gun) and the sights are better than I expected. Feels a lot like my CZ-82 in the hand.

When I checked the FedEx site this morning, they said they had attempted delivery to USDS at 8:52 am (what gun shop opens before 9??) and so it had been rescheduled for delivery on Monday. Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised when USDS called me around 1 p.m. today and said they had a transfer for me. I guess FedEx realized their mistake and came back later.

 

[1775usmarine]

I was torn between buying this or a 380 after I sold a 10-8. I figured I needed a 380 to work up a load so bought a cz83. I go to my lgs to get a copy of his ffl and he tells me he has a 32acp cz83. I ask him price he says 400 and im sold. Long story short it was a 380 (a misunderstanding of words). I may end up buying one if they last till the valpo gun show.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Finally made it to the range with mine today and I liked it! We were just shooting steel plates at about 15 yards, but over all, I liked it MUCH better than the 92S I had previously (couldn't hit a thing with that gun, and hated the trigger). Fun little shooter. Also took a Model 1914 Mauser that I recently bought from a fellow INGOer and really liked that one too. Shot great (even better than the Beretta for me), especially for a 100 year old gun.

I've really enjoyed shooting the little .32's I've gotten recently. Would I want to depend on one in a defensive situation? Probably not, but not due to anything having to do with accuracy or reliability. I wouldn't mind dropping one in a pocket as a BUG though.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Bumping this thread because Classic Firearms has magazines in stock, and after tax and shipping they're about $22 cheaper than directly from Beretta USA (when they have them in stock). If you need one, better snag one fast. I doubt they'll be in stock long.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/ber...n=20191104Beretta81Mags&utm_content=Secondary

 

[DoggyDaddy]

P.S. They're limiting orders to two per person. I only ordered one since the one I ordered from Beretta will be here tomorrow. Sure wish I'd have known that Classic was going to be getting these in. Oh well... it's only money.

 

[JettaKnight]

P.S. They're limiting orders to two per person. I only ordered one since the one I ordered from Beretta will be here tomorrow. Sure wish I'd have known that Classic was going to be getting these in. Oh well... it's only money.

Money I don't think I'm willing to spend on a .32 ACP. One mag is fine for me.

 

[snorko]

Thanks DD, ordered two.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Money I don't think I'm willing to spend on a .32 ACP. One mag is fine for me.

You know, up until about 6 months ago, I had absolutely no intention of ever buying a .32. Then I picked up an Ortgies and it was so much fun to shoot, I'm now up to 4 of them - the Ortgies, the Beretta, Mauser 1914 and just a few days ago picked up a CZ-50. And i'm hoping to come across something I can't live without from indiucky's shop on Wednesday. As for the extra mags, I just like to have an extra for the range, or if one should develop issues.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Thanks DD, ordered two.