Hello Everyone. I am new here and just getting a feel for this forum. I collect antique weapons and I am curious if there is a list of good dealers on this forum to buy from? Do people on this forum buy and sell on this forum? Thanks.

Jeff

Jeff,
Welcome to myArmoury.com. :) I split your question off to its own topic.

Our links page has a list of some reputable dealers of antiques. Those should be a good starting point.

People have bought and sold antiques on our Marketplace Forum, though it's not a place for antiques dealers to sell wares, just for individuals to buy and sell from their personal collections.

Thank you very much ChadA I do appreciate that. Looking at the list, I see that Fagan is not there. Is Fagan an unreliable dealer?

Thanks,

Jeff

My experience with Fagan has always been positive. Fagan is one of the oldest antique arms businesses in the US and has a reputation to uphold. I would recommend them based on my experience. In my experience they don't seem to check their email, so i would recommend contacting them vis telephone.

Jonathan

I like Fagan too, have bought from him before, have been satisfied, and it is worth it to get on the mailing list. The only thing I would say about Fagan is I have lost out at auction a few times to him only to see the piece get listed at a 70%+ markup from the auction price. but hey everyone deserves to make a living. business is business. but just goes to show that the best place to acquire pieces is still generally at auction or shows. He had a really nice schiavona last year that I wish I could have afforded. tr