Gun Dealers around the Lake ?

bigdog · 02-21-2015, 11:08 AM

I plan to purchase a rifle online through 'Davidsons Inc' in AZ, which is one of the country's largest gun wholesalers', and will be using a local NH gun dealer to make the final transaction.

Has anyone had dealing with any of these local gun dealers:
AveryArms - Alton
Lear Firearms - Moultonboro

I may just end up going to reliable 'Skip's Gun Shop' in Bristol, but wanted to know about these other 2 gun other dealers.

Last....
I am purchasing a Marlin X7 in .223 caliber through Davidsons.
Last I knew Marlin does not manufacture a .223 in the X7 line. I went directlly to the Marlin website and they don't have this caliber listed.
I heard that Marlin did make the .223 in X7 at one time but dropped production a while back. This said, either this model is a couple years old, or Marlin has begun production again for .223 as a result of public request?

Would invite any feedback on gun dealers and Marlin X7.

Thanks !
Bigdog

Kamper · 02-21-2015, 12:13 PM

Most dealers participate in a network so you can buy or ship a gun almost anywhere in the country. Ask the seller who they can deal with close to home. You'll probably need to pay the seller for purchase and shipping but do the purchase paper-work locally and pay a service fee to the local shop.

When using these services you are technically selling to one dealer, who sells to the other and then your gun is sold back to you. The process enables a gun-owner to avoid any legal issues that aren't supposed to arise when simply transiting gun-unfriendly jurisdictions.

egatlake · 02-21-2015, 12:20 PM

I would call Ben Lear in Moultonboro He is an excellent guy and good service. I live right around the corner and have bought and sold several guns through him. and he only charges $20 for the transfer fee.

RLW · 02-21-2015, 01:09 PM

I have done business with Lyndon (Avery Arms - Alton) for several years and is honest and extremely helpful with any and all gun issues. If you decide to use him I think you will be very happy with him. Extremely knowledgeable.

tis · 02-21-2015, 01:38 PM

Joe Melanson is a gun dealer in Wolfeboro. Not sure where he does business now.

DRH · 02-23-2015, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

I plan to purchase a rifle online through 'Davidsons Inc' in AZ, which is one of the country's largest gun wholesalers', and will be using a local NH gun dealer to make the final transaction.
........
I may just end up going to reliable 'Skip's Gun Shop' in Bristol, but wanted to know about these other 2 gun other dealers.
......
Would invite any feedback on gun dealers and Marlin X7.

Thanks !
Bigdog

I'd recommend you go through Skip's Gun Shop, Bigdog. Their prices are probably close to Davidson's after you add in shipping and the local FFL transfer fee. John, Sue and Andrew at Skip's are absolutely honest and they have a great reputation for knowledge and integrity. I'm sure they can answer all your questions about the Marlin X7.

bigdog · 02-23-2015, 01:43 PM

Thanks to everyone for their feed back and suggestions, greatly appreciated !

Bigdog

02-21-2015, 11:08 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,439 Thanks: 333 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Gun Dealers around the Lake ? I plan to purchase a rifle online through 'Davidsons Inc' in AZ, which is one of the country's largest gun wholesalers', and will be using a local NH gun dealer to make the final transaction. Has anyone had dealing with any of these local gun dealers: AveryArms - Alton Lear Firearms - Moultonboro I may just end up going to reliable 'Skip's Gun Shop' in Bristol, but wanted to know about these other 2 gun other dealers. Last.... I am purchasing a Marlin X7 in .223 caliber through Davidsons. Last I knew Marlin does not manufacture a .223 in the X7 line. I went directlly to the Marlin website and they don't have this caliber listed. I heard that Marlin did make the .223 in X7 at one time but dropped production a while back. This said, either this model is a couple years old, or Marlin has begun production again for .223 as a result of public request? Would invite any feedback on gun dealers and Marlin X7. Thanks ! Bigdog

02-21-2015, 12:20 PM	#3
egatlake Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gun Dealers I would call Ben Lear in Moultonboro He is an excellent guy and good service. I live right around the corner and have bought and sold several guns through him. and he only charges $20 for the transfer fee.

02-21-2015, 01:09 PM	#4
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	I have done business with Lyndon (Avery Arms - Alton) for several years and is honest and extremely helpful with any and all gun issues. If you decide to use him I think you will be very happy with him. Extremely knowledgeable. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

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02-21-2015, 12:13 PM	#2
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	Most dealers participate in a network so you can buy or ship a gun almost anywhere in the country. Ask the seller who they can deal with close to home. You'll probably need to pay the seller for purchase and shipping but do the purchase paper-work locally and pay a service fee to the local shop. When using these services you are technically selling to one dealer, who sells to the other and then your gun is sold back to you. The process enables a gun-owner to avoid any legal issues that aren't supposed to arise when simply transiting gun-unfriendly jurisdictions.

02-21-2015, 01:38 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,654 Thanks: 747 Thanked 1,440 Times in 1,001 Posts	Joe Melanson is a gun dealer in Wolfeboro. Not sure where he does business now.

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02-23-2015, 01:43 PM	#7
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,439 Thanks: 333 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Thanks to everyone for their feed back and suggestions, greatly appreciated ! Bigdog