Hillcrest Pawnbrokers

Located on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Evans Place in Hillcrest (just south of the Rite-Aid on Robinson and Sixth), Hillcrest Pawnbrokers has served the Greater San Diego area since 2006. This isn't a firearms-only shop—it's a full-service pawn operation that loans on, buys, and sells everything from jewelry and watches to vintage guitars and bicycles. But for shooters, the firearm inventory is substantial and diverse.

• •Handguns & Pistols - The handgun selection includes semi-auto pistols and double-action revolvers from established manufacturers:
• •Glock Gen 4 models (9mm)
• •Sig Sauer P226 (.40 S&W)
• •Smith & Wesson revolvers and semi-autos in .38 Special and .357 Magnum
• •Springfield Armory XD-9 sub-compacts
• •1911-pattern guns from Caspian Arms and Olympic Arms (.45 ACP)
• •Ruger Mark II (.22 LR)
• •Vintage and collectible pieces like the Colt Python Target 8" (.38 Special, $3,000) and COP Inc. Off Duty Police .357 derringers

• •Rifles - Bolt-action, semi-automatic, lever-action, and single-shot options:
• •Russian Tula SKS (7.62x39, $599.99)
• •Savage Mark II bolt-action (.22 LR)
• •Winchester Model 94 and Marlin 336SS lever-actions (.30-30)
• •Mossberg Patriot bolt-actions (6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester)
• •Historic military rifles: German K98 Mauser (8mm, $1,199.99), Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III (.303 British, $999.99), Yugoslavian M48 and M24/47 (8mm Mauser)
• •KE Arms KP-15 semi-auto (.223 Wylde, $849.99)

• •Shotguns - Available in the inventory, though specific models are listed in their browseable catalog.

• •Black Powder & Historical Firearms - A specialty category with authentic reproductions and originals:
• •Colt 1847 Rangers Dragoon (.44 ball, $2,500)
• •Colt 1860 Army Naval Engagement (.44 ball, $2,000)
• •1849 Colt Pocket Revolver Wells Fargo Conversion (.38 Rimfire, $1,499.99)
• •Merwin & Bray .32 Rimfire and Remington New Model reproductions

• •Optics & Accessories - Scopes, sights, and tactical equipment:
• •Swarovski Z3 3-10x42mm rifle scope ($799.99)
• •Burris Scout Scope 2-7x32mm ($299.99)
• •Streamlight TLR-2 G weapon light with green laser ($164.99)

• •Lower/Upper Receivers - Available for those building ARs or custom rifles.

Hillcrest works with multiple firearm distributors and can special-order brand new guns if they don't have it in stock. If there's a specific firearm you're looking for, reaching out by email ([email protected]) or phone (619-297-1224) can get you an answer on availability and pricing.

The shop's inventory extends far beyond guns. You'll find: - High-end watches (Omega Seamaster models at $4,999-$5,500) - Jewelry and diamonds (Tiffany & Co., Cartier pieces) - Fine art and collectibles - Vintage musical instruments (guitars, drums) - Coins and bullion - Cameras and electronics - Bicycles and sporting goods

Beyond retail sales, Hillcrest operates on the traditional pawn model. You can pawn firearms or other valuables for short-term loans, sell items outright, or buy from their rotating inventory.