Mint Definiton?

[Mikej]

For me, the absolute best you could label that with would be "like-new". Absolutely perfect in every respect, although owner fired/used.

That works too.

I was actually thinking of a S&W no-dash model 686 I purchased a few years back. Only had a faint turn line and very light color on the front of the cylinder. With "MINT" wood grips.

 

[Jay Walk]

Make him an offer, not the first time some seller had vision problems.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

As usual some peoples NRA MINT standards are not up to snuff lol. I am lucky here all the people I know/ deal with here know what mint means . I almost purchased a Sig 220 in Colorado the guy said it was mint looked like it was in a fishing box for at least 10 years had to walk away !

 

[washagonian]

MINT CONDITION:



Listerine and mints aside;

One strategy to use in order to avoid an "eye of the beholder" debate with a seller about the firearm's condition, is to send the seller a copy of the "NRA Modern Gun Condition Standards" and then ask the seller which standard the firearm falls within.

This provides me with some objective information in order to decide if I want to spend the time and effort to see the firearm in person. This forces everyone in the transaction to play by the same set rules.

I see a lot of sellers using these standards and appreciate it when they do, especially on an older firearm.

NRA MODERN GUN CONDITION STANDARDS

• NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.
• PERFECT: In New condition in every respect.
• EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).
• VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
• GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
• FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.

 

[kmk1012]

If you leave a permanent fingerprint on a coin, it's no longer mint.

There is, of course, a slang use of the word "mint" that has no relation to the condition of items for sale, and instead just means "cool" or "nice", words no one under 25 would think of using.

This right here, the youngsters in their 20's toss the phrase "minty" around while describing something they like. My best guess would be the seller is youngerish

 

[K-22]

A mint is that nice tasting candy that leaves you with fresh breath....
Just don't try the blue ones in the men's restroom....
Andy

We were so poor, that Moma chipped the dried hunks of toothpaste off the sink for us to use as breath mints.

Best,
Gary

 

[Juniper9mm]

I would say "mint" is in perfect condition. As, like a coin that not been circulated and shows like it just came from the Mint.

^^^^^^This Guy! I have purchased many NIB firearms that were not 'mint'. Mint in my mind connotates without cosmetic or mechanical defect. As to post factory modification? If it can be returned to post factory with the accompanying original parts, then yes in my mind it is still mint. If not, then another adjective would be more appropriate.

 

[Member 34319]

Mint condition Mosin Nagant. Mint, new in box.

 

[Flopsweat]

We were so poor, that Moma chipped the dried hunks of toothpaste off the sink for us to use as breath mints.

Best,
Gary

You had a sink???

 

[Certaindeaf]

. had tp walk away !

tp walk away is the worst!

 

[Knobgoblin]

This right here, the youngsters in their 20's toss the phrase "minty" around while describing something they like. My best guess would be the seller is youngerish

" salt "

 

[DirectDrive]

Mint
I think used honestly, it is usually associated with something out of production but still in new condition.
"NOS" New Old Stock

Something still in production and new would be NIB New In Box

 

[FJ40Bruiser]

Low round count Block20 LNIB Mint! Askin five hunnit

No lowballers, I know what I got!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Back when I collected military surplus rifles...
I once had a guy try to sell me a Mauser 98K , which he swore was both....
"A battlefield pickup and mint"....
Andy

 

[nehalemguy]

The six degrees of "Mint" condition.

1. Mint.
2. Minty.
3. Near mint.
4. Mint like.
5. Mint barrel.
6. Menthol.

-E-

 

[WAYNO]

X

 

[CamoDeafie]

Lots of splitting hairs. Mint to me is in the same general condition as it left the factory.

A mint firearm with after market grips or a target trigger is still Mint.

Bolt-on upgrades should however be disclosed.

If the modifications includes milling or turning or any machine work after leaving the factory, and the finish refinished.. it is not mint IMO. "Like new", maybe.

 

[Xmark1]

Me mint to say "Pristine".

 

[WAYNO]

X

 

[K-22]

You had a sink???

Recycled washtub out of an old Maytag the neighbor scrapped out.