My wife gave me a Bushmaster AR15 Shorty A2 for Christmas. I wanted an A3, but none could be found at the time. I've never fired the gun, and I'd like to take it to a gun show here in Fort Worth this weekend and trade it for an A3. Given that I've never used it in any way and have all the original packaging, what percentage of the current value could I reasonably expect to receive in trade with a dealer for an A3?
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What can I expect in trade for an AR15 at a gun show?
- Thread starter Pipper
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Another option, go get an a3 upper. Then you can have both, swapping the upper take no more than a couple seconds. I know it's a little expensive, but it give you options should your optics on the a3 fail.
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Get a bbl wrench, reciever vice block, A-3 upper and change out the A-2 upper. This would be the cheapest way, do it your self.
If you can install a DSS system, you can build an AR.
I also like the spare upper route it makes for wider verstility from the rifle. depending on the configuration, I suggest more than one upper per lower.
As far as trade in value, I wouldn't take less than 0NE PENNY than your wife paid for it! You could probibly get MORE than what she paid... from the right person. Luck.
anodes.
If you can install a DSS system, you can build an AR.
I also like the spare upper route it makes for wider verstility from the rifle. depending on the configuration, I suggest more than one upper per lower.
As far as trade in value, I wouldn't take less than 0NE PENNY than your wife paid for it! You could probibly get MORE than what she paid... from the right person. Luck.
anodes.
Thanks for all your help. Several problems, however:
1) I know that I couldn't justify purchasing another receiver to my wife.
2) The shop that I purchased the rifle from had it on display, so the greasy oil had been wiped off at the store. If you think it's possible that Bushmaster would swap with me, I'd love to do that.
3) As far as trade-in, she purchased it in 12/99 at pre-Y2K prices: I currently see them selling brand new for $150 less, so I doubt that I can get what I paid for it. Am I right in this regard?
1) I know that I couldn't justify purchasing another receiver to my wife.
2) The shop that I purchased the rifle from had it on display, so the greasy oil had been wiped off at the store. If you think it's possible that Bushmaster would swap with me, I'd love to do that.
3) As far as trade-in, she purchased it in 12/99 at pre-Y2K prices: I currently see them selling brand new for $150 less, so I doubt that I can get what I paid for it. Am I right in this regard?
Pipper, you're right. Expect at least $100-$150 less than new, just for taking it out of the box. You'll do better to sell it complete to a private party than to go the trade in route, no matter who it's to.
Alternately, you could sell the upper only, and purchase the upper assy that you want, complete and new from Bushy!!!
BTW, which barrel do you have, I might be in a position to make you an offer!
Tom
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Alternately, you could sell the upper only, and purchase the upper assy that you want, complete and new from Bushy!!!
BTW, which barrel do you have, I might be in a position to make you an offer!
Tom
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A "Miss" is the ultimate overpenetration!
You can never be too rich, too skinny, or too well armed!
Wake up and realize that you have the moral imperative of action..!!!