Top Things to Know About Army Surplus Guns

Clothing, tools and weapons are all popular army surplus items. If the Army does not need the items, these items are resold to the general public in army surplus stores around the country. Many people buy these items as mementos. Or, in the case of army clothing, people wear the gear as a fashion statement. Most army surplus goods are sold at discount rates.

• Army surplus guns are the least popular items in terms of army surplus inventory. Typically, people buy clothing, gear and other equipment.


• There is a huge supply of army surplus guns available. Older models that date back to World War I and World War II are harder to come by because collectors purchase them quickly.


• Army surplus guns and army surplus ammo tend to be heavier and bulkier than other models.


• Army surplus guns are cheaper than other guns. The guns are usually found in top condition.


• The AR-15 and AK-47 models are extremely popular. These are widely used amongst members of the Armed Services.


• After the end of World War II, army surplus guns were imported into the United States in high quantities.


• Some well-known army surplus gun models are: Argentine Mauser Model 1891 (7.65x53); British SMLE Lee-Enfield rifle and Jungle Carbine (.303 British); German Mauser Model 1898 (8x57JS); Italian Carcano Model 1891 (6.5x52); Japanese Arisaka Type 38 (6.5x50) and Type 99 (7.7mm Japanese); Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 (7.62x54R); Spanish Mauser Model 1893 and Model 1895 (7x57); Swedish Mauser Model 1894, Model 1896 and Model 36 (6.5x55); Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Models 1889, 1896, 1896/11, and 31 (7.5mm Swiss); U.S. Model 1892 Krag (.30-40 Krag), Model 1903 Springfield (.30-06), and Model 1917 Enfield (.30-06); and the U.S. M1 Carbine (.30 Carbine).