I remember when I was a kid going into my first gun shop. My parents had moved us from Dalton Massachusetts to the flatlands of Northeast Ohio. I spent my days longing to be back home, but found solace at a small gun shop in Salem called 'Williams Gun Shop'. It was there that my love of firearms was solidified. Mr. Williams was a book of knowledge about all things gun - from hunting to military, he seemed to know a lot about some things and a little about nearly everything. He was quiet, patient and knowledgeable. He didn't say too much, but when he did, it was interesting.
Going into Pats Gun Shop in Lanesboro feels much the same way. Pats is a classic gun shop in the purest sense. No bright lights, tiled floor, no convenience store feel. Rather, it's a small shop, decorated with some trophy deer, a bear and some beautiful military collectables. Black rifle enthusiasts may be disappointed, but you'll spot the occasional AR-15, M1A, Mini-14 or AK. If you want it though and it's available in Massachusetts, Pat can get it. Hunters and collectors will be pleased, as Pat seems to find some unique hunting rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and lever actions. MilSurp rifles generally abound and seem to be a specialty of Pats. From M1 Carbines, to Garands, Mausers, Springfields, Enfields and beyond, Pats usually has one. There's also a large selection of handguns on the wall where you'll find more classic revolvers - all the way up to modern autos. The small aisles are packed with various parts, magazines, accessories and reloading supplies and the ammunition selection - especially for harder to find stuff is great.
I think the greatest asset to Pats Gun Shop is the people. Pat and his wife Ruth provide a relaxed place to just go and 'be'. I find myself stopping there when I'm in the neighborhood just to breathe a little from my day and browse the walls for my next desire. Ruth is warm and conversational and greets customers with a smile - she brings a feeling of home to the shop when she's there and Pat is busy working on guns in the back room.
I just bought my Mosin Nagant M-44 there for $25.00 less than one competitor and $50.00 less than another. He still has 4 or 5 left, so if anyone wants one, or wants to visit a unique shop with a feel to it that seems to be fading these days, then drop by and see Pat and Ruth the next time you're in The Berkshires....
Pats Gun Shop
545 S Main St
Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 499-3897
Going into Pats Gun Shop in Lanesboro feels much the same way. Pats is a classic gun shop in the purest sense. No bright lights, tiled floor, no convenience store feel. Rather, it's a small shop, decorated with some trophy deer, a bear and some beautiful military collectables. Black rifle enthusiasts may be disappointed, but you'll spot the occasional AR-15, M1A, Mini-14 or AK. If you want it though and it's available in Massachusetts, Pat can get it. Hunters and collectors will be pleased, as Pat seems to find some unique hunting rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and lever actions. MilSurp rifles generally abound and seem to be a specialty of Pats. From M1 Carbines, to Garands, Mausers, Springfields, Enfields and beyond, Pats usually has one. There's also a large selection of handguns on the wall where you'll find more classic revolvers - all the way up to modern autos. The small aisles are packed with various parts, magazines, accessories and reloading supplies and the ammunition selection - especially for harder to find stuff is great.
I think the greatest asset to Pats Gun Shop is the people. Pat and his wife Ruth provide a relaxed place to just go and 'be'. I find myself stopping there when I'm in the neighborhood just to breathe a little from my day and browse the walls for my next desire. Ruth is warm and conversational and greets customers with a smile - she brings a feeling of home to the shop when she's there and Pat is busy working on guns in the back room.
I just bought my Mosin Nagant M-44 there for $25.00 less than one competitor and $50.00 less than another. He still has 4 or 5 left, so if anyone wants one, or wants to visit a unique shop with a feel to it that seems to be fading these days, then drop by and see Pat and Ruth the next time you're in The Berkshires....
Pats Gun Shop
545 S Main St
Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 499-3897
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