Anytime I visit a pawn shop there are 2 specific things I'm looking for 1 is what is called wall hanger firearms. being non operational there is not even any paper work to be filled out, if I can buy one for basically scrap price. Then after inspecting it I determine which way to go with it, use it for parts, replace missing or damaged parts or strip anything useable and scrap it or if it has a vintage to it I may even hang it on the wall.
the 2nd thing I look for is locking pliers preferably any brand made pre off shore sell out I will almost pass up a pair of Irwin's for a pair of old Wards Powercraft. of a pair of craftsman's that say Sears on them, but Petersons no matter the condition always wind up at the cash register