Antique Arms Show March 16-17, 2013

[pilgrim]

Just received my C&R FFL. Will this be useful buying at a show in the same state.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

I think it is important to point out that this is considered to be one of the best antique gun shows in the entire country. There will be vendors and guests from all 50 states in attendance.
Please do not go to this show with "gun show" in mind; it is a totally different creature. It is heaven for people interested in pre WW1 stuff, but nothing "modern" will be there.
I love it because I can see over 30 unaltered Krags in one day.

That's why I may go to droll over krags

 

[Boom Boom]

Just received my C&R FFL. Will this be useful buying at a show in the same state.

You cannot use your C&R to buy anything regulated in MD. For anything besides C&R-qualified unregulated long guns, it's for out of state purchases only, including shipped from out of state to your door in MD.

C&R does not apply to antique. Pre-1899 are not considered firearms and are unregulated, including handguns, excluding machine guns and short-barreled shotguns.

I've been waiting impatiently for months for this show. My antique gun itch needs a lot of scratching.

 

[dancnr]

You cannot use your C&R to buy in MD. It's for out of state purchases only, including shipped from out of state to your door in MD.

C&R does not apply to antique. Pre-1899 are not considered firearms and are unregulated, including handguns, excluding machine guns and short-barreled shotguns.

I've been waiting impatiently for months for this show. My antique gun itch needs a lot of scratching.

You can use an 03 in state, there are C&R long guns at this show and an 03 allows you to purchase long guns in md without doing a 4473, you give a copy of your license to the dealer and they give you one of theirs. Its much simpler.

 

[Boom Boom]

Very true. I've got nothing but Colt SAAs on the brain. Correction made in previous post.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

GREAT! Now the line will be even longer to get in and the show will be even more crowded, thanks a lot LEE2.
If you go keep in mind you won't see any modern guns and ammo for sale, this show is mainly for collectors of antique weapons meaning you also won't see any jerky, new knives, or flea market crap.
But if you like expensive, rare, antique weapons from around the world, you will be in heaven.

 

[Drmsparks]

Might be a little different this year regarding newer stuff with the buying craze going on.. I collect mostly War of Northern Aggression and earlier so it's a great show from my perspective.. Almost like going to a museum--that you can take home.. Don't expect any real bargains though...

That's why I may go to droll over krags

I saw some great deals on Krag stuff last year. I just need a few small parts to do a shooting restoration of my carbine. (well, i need a stock but for a shooting resotration a cutdown is fine)

 

[dancnr]

Very true. I've got nothing but Colt SAAs on the brain. Correction made in previous post.

There are worse things to think about.

 

[ESHOREhunter]

Looks like a good show to try and attend! Thanks!

 

[Engine4]

If you go keep in mind you won't see any modern guns and ammo for sale, this show is mainly for collectors of antique weapons

All the more reason to go. I like Penn & Kentucky long rifles.

 

[settleitinthering]

I plan on attending and would like to find a civil war wheeler...

 

[Squaregrouper]

I plan on attending and would like to find a civil war wheeler...

This is the place to go if you're looking! I feel comfortable saying there will be a few. As far as cost, your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Right2Carry]

It states "NO MODERN HANDGUNS ALLOWED." What about modern rifles - long guns?

 

[Boom Boom]

It states "NO MODERN HANDGUNS ALLOWED." What about modern rifles - long guns?

Antiques and collectibles. Don't go expecting to see anything new or close to new, except maybe reproductions of classics and antiques.

 

[Right2Carry]

Will they have someone there to provide professional appraisals? I would like to get an old double barrel 16g shotgun from Russia appraised.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

Will they have someone there to provide professional appraisals? I would like to get an old double barrel 16g shotgun from Russia appraised.

Professional appraisals no, but take it with you and find tables with similar items and you can get several informed opinions on the value.
I've had luck in the past getting stuff appraised, many dealers there also like to buy and trade too.

 

[drblast33]

Someones lucky day. I was just given 2 tickets to this event from a co-worker.


The first person that wants them and can pick them up in the Fort Meade area before 5pm today (or Rockville area between 6-6:30pm today)... GETS THEM FOR FREE.

 

[drblast33]

Okay... so if there is no response today... Ill be in Aberdeen Proving Grounds area tomorrow...

 

[Mike OTDP]

This is the one gun show in this state that I really consider worth attending. No, you won't find the usual stuff there...you'll get the real exotica.

 

[Cochise]

I NEVER miss this show