WTT My G3 for your STG58

Libertarian · November 20, 2007, 19:28

I have a G3 with a cast receiver (with integral Picatinny rail). This rifle comes with 20 - 20 round magazines and a sling.

I am looking for a matching number STG58 kit (unbuilt) with receiver or a built STG58. This is the model I want:

I'll post a photo as soon as I can.

Libertarian · November 21, 2007, 19:09

I'd like to sell it outright so I can buy an STG. Is $1100 too much?

I'll include the bayonet mount, bayonet and 20 more - 20 round mags (40 total).

Libertarian · November 21, 2007, 19:15

This is what the receiver looks like:

See pix below.

**metalreptile** · November 21, 2007, 19:23

What manufacturer is your G3? Are the mags alloy or steel? Giving a bit more detailed info might help you sell your rifle. Just a thought.

Libertarian · November 21, 2007, 21:10

Okay! I got my camera working!

This rifle is a Fedeal Arms FA91. The magazines are all alloy and most are still in the original, unopened wrappers.

Libertarian · November 21, 2007, 21:13

Other side.

You can see one of the wrapped magazines under the rifle in this photo. I had to use something to keep it from scratching the table!

Libertarian · November 21, 2007, 21:14

The FH

**metalreptile** · November 22, 2007, 04:24

Just some info, as you were asking about the price. The FA91 sells for around the 5-600 dollar range, with new alloy magazines going for 4-5 bucks each.

**msnyder** · November 22, 2007, 07:14

I just sold one for $450 in perfect condition but have seen them sell on gunbroker for around $500.

hockeysew · November 22, 2007, 10:52

I felt really lucky when I got $750 in trade for mine last January

Mad Dog 7.62 · November 22, 2007, 10:58

I shot him a PM with some comparative pricing information last night. I don't think he is being realistic at all about the value of his rifle. Oh well, not my problem.

Thank you for your input.

I have seen this very same rifle for sale at several gun shops for $1300. Mags are no longer $1. Someone may like it and want it at that price or maybe make me an offer. While it is only cast and not sheet metal, it is a nice, good shooting rifle. I am in no really rush to sell it so if someone comes along, good. If not, that's good too.

Glenn

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Mad Dog 7.62 wrote on November 22, 2007 01:07:
I don't mean to be rude or to rain on your parade, but that G3 has one of the cast recievers. There is nothing really wrong with them, but they are not really a desirable rifle for several reasons....they are just not nearly as desirable as a G3 with a good stamped receiver like a PTR91. You are wanting $1100 and a PTR91 is less than that, and is a much nicer rifle. The mags are cheap, not too long ago you could buy 50 for $50 from Tapco. On top of that, a primo Stg58 is one of the nicest of the common FAL variants and the most expensive, next to a Israeli.
I would guess the sale price of your cast G3 at more like $600. A nice Stg58 can sell for $1200 pretty easy. You should probably offer to kick in some cash or lower your sights on the grade of FAL you want.
I am not looking to buy or trade with you, just giving you a heads up. Hope this helps.
MD

Libertarian · November 22, 2007, 11:41

So much for private in private messaging.

If my asking price is too high and you are interested, make an offer. Otherwise, why screw with me and my sale? Do you all stand around in stores and tell buyers that the prices are too high and you once saw it elsewhere for less?

mitchellh · November 22, 2007, 11:46

Quote:

Originally posted by Libertarian
Is $1100 too much?

Don't ask questions you don't want answered.

Nice looking rifle BTW.

**W.E.G.** · November 22, 2007, 12:05

Let me just jump in here and clarify two points.

1. Items posted in the marketplace must be listed for a specific price. No "how much can I get for this" posts here. If you want to ask that question, post it in the General Firearms Discussion forum. People pay to advertise in this forum, and they don't want to have their paid ads stepped on by people contemplating their navel.

2. I forgot what the other thing was I was going to say.

Thread closed. Try again in correct format or in the correct forum.

November 20, 2007, 19:28	#1
Libertarian Registered FALaholic #: 6315 Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	WTT My G3 for your STG58 I have a G3 with a cast receiver (with integral Picatinny rail). This rifle comes with 20 - 20 round magazines and a sling. I am looking for a matching number STG58 kit (unbuilt) with receiver or a built STG58. This is the model I want: I'll post a photo as soon as I can. Last edited by Libertarian; November 21, 2007 at 21:46.

November 21, 2007, 19:15	#3
Libertarian Registered FALaholic #: 6315 Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	This is what the receiver looks like: See pix below. Last edited by Libertarian; November 21, 2007 at 21:37.

November 21, 2007, 19:23	#4
metalreptile Resident Graybeard Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 26243 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,059	What manufacturer is your G3? Are the mags alloy or steel? Giving a bit more detailed info might help you sell your rifle. Just a thought. __________________ What you possess in the world will be found, at the day of your death, to belong to someone else. What you are, will be yours forever.

November 22, 2007, 04:24	#8
metalreptile Resident Graybeard Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 26243 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,059	Just some info, as you were asking about the price. The FA91 sells for around the 5-600 dollar range, with new alloy magazines going for 4-5 bucks each. __________________ What you possess in the world will be found, at the day of your death, to belong to someone else. What you are, will be yours forever.

November 22, 2007, 10:52	#10
hockeysew Registered FALaholic #: 24163 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 817	I felt really lucky when I got $750 in trade for mine last January __________________ 911 = Government Sponsored Dial-A-Prayer 1911 = Colt Sponsored Answer-Your -Prayers "I Powder with my brother Ball, hero like do conquer all"--Inscription on early flintlock Pennsylvania Rifle

November 21, 2007, 19:09	#2
Libertarian Registered FALaholic #: 6315 Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	I'd like to sell it outright so I can buy an STG. Is $1100 too much? I'll include the bayonet mount, bayonet and 20 more - 20 round mags (40 total).

November 22, 2007, 07:14	#9
msnyder Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1085 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,816	I just sold one for $450 in perfect condition but have seen them sell on gunbroker for around $500.

November 22, 2007, 10:58	#11
Mad Dog 7.62 Registered FALaholic #: 4815 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,182	I shot him a PM with some comparative pricing information last night. I don't think he is being realistic at all about the value of his rifle. Oh well, not my problem. Thank you for your input. I have seen this very same rifle for sale at several gun shops for $1300. Mags are no longer $1. Someone may like it and want it at that price or maybe make me an offer. While it is only cast and not sheet metal, it is a nice, good shooting rifle. I am in no really rush to sell it so if someone comes along, good. If not, that's good too. Glenn quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mad Dog 7.62 wrote on November 22, 2007 01:07: I don't mean to be rude or to rain on your parade, but that G3 has one of the cast recievers. There is nothing really wrong with them, but they are not really a desirable rifle for several reasons....they are just not nearly as desirable as a G3 with a good stamped receiver like a PTR91. You are wanting $1100 and a PTR91 is less than that, and is a much nicer rifle. The mags are cheap, not too long ago you could buy 50 for $50 from Tapco. On top of that, a primo Stg58 is one of the nicest of the common FAL variants and the most expensive, next to a Israeli. I would guess the sale price of your cast G3 at more like $600. A nice Stg58 can sell for $1200 pretty easy. You should probably offer to kick in some cash or lower your sights on the grade of FAL you want. I am not looking to buy or trade with you, just giving you a heads up. Hope this helps. MD __________________ _____________________________ "We don't talk Yakkity Yak. We talk lead." Earl Swagger, Hot Springs

November 22, 2007, 11:41	#12
Libertarian Registered FALaholic #: 6315 Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 47	So much for private in private messaging. If my asking price is too high and you are interested, make an offer. Otherwise, why screw with me and my sale? Do you all stand around in stores and tell buyers that the prices are too high and you once saw it elsewhere for less?

November 22, 2007, 12:05	#14
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	Let me just jump in here and clarify two points. 1. Items posted in the marketplace must be listed for a specific price. No "how much can I get for this" posts here. If you want to ask that question, post it in the General Firearms Discussion forum. People pay to advertise in this forum, and they don't want to have their paid ads stepped on by people contemplating their navel. 2. I forgot what the other thing was I was going to say. Thread closed. Try again in correct format or in the correct forum. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

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