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Old 08-14-2017, 05:06 PM
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Saw this post and had to tell of finding a Jon Jovino 2 & 5/8 in model 57 his gunsmiths cut target hammer, target trigger was polished smooth and grip was cut to "K" frame round grip. Real nice trigger. It's in 41 mag.
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Old 08-14-2017, 06:53 PM
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S&W 547 for $750 (gun show) and a 3" M66 for less than $850 (Gunbroker). The M66 wasn't the deal the 547 was, but I never expected to find a 3" for less than a $1000 in California.
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Old 08-14-2017, 07:37 PM
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Well, for a long time I was one of those that to sell a gun to buy a gun. I was blessed to find a job that allowed me buy a few more guns. Then I fell into hard times and it was a struggle to keep some of them.

One of the ones that took forever to find was a 3rd Model .44 Special. I bought it at the big gun show in Chantilly VA. Turned out to be one that was in the first shipment to Wolf & Klar in January 1927. The second one was a Darne pattern 12 gauge double barrel with the sliding breech.
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Mine are based on price. I wanted a Winchester 94 but had zero need for one. Kept seeing them at prices too high for me, given it was a want, not a need. Found one for less than 1/2 the going rate because it had about 1/8" of polyurethane over the wood! It looked like a ten year old had done it, smears and streaks. I bought it. Removed the wood and carefully stripped it using only soft plastic scrapers and fine steel wool. There was zero polyurethane slopped on the metal! The defacer had obviously removed the wood to do his dirt. And the metal is perfect! The serial number predates widespread plastic stocks, so my theory is that someone wanted a rain-proof gun and made one. Carefully yet inartistically. I Tru-Oiled the wood and the gun looks showroom new! Yes I realize "you aren't supposed to refinish an old gun." But I have a perfect 1968 Winchester 94.

Next story -found a 95% 22 Masterpiece for a stupidly low price. Another gun I'd never have bought at the market price.

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Old 08-16-2017, 05:32 PM
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Been looking for the ever elusive $500 Shorty 45 for years.....it could happen
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In 1972 I bought a new 6" Colt Python for $198.00. That was a real stretch for me back then. I still have it and still shoot it. I'd be hard pressed to even consider one at today's prices.
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Old 08-16-2017, 05:53 PM
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The first one ever was a Springfield M1A. Years later a Browning High Power and in between a S&W Model 25 4" in .45 Colt. I guess a 4" Model 19 to replace the one I blew up in 1997 makes this list, too, and if it wasn't for this Forum I don't think I would have ever found either of those Smith & Wesson handguns.
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Old 08-16-2017, 06:52 PM
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Yes a matching 98k in my dad's closet. Never could afford one now but I got this one for zip
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Old 08-16-2017, 07:18 PM
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Ruger Redhawk in 357mg/5.5" barrel s/s
Ruger Redhawk in 41mag / 5.5" barrel s/s

Swede Mauser m96 all matching numbers metal and wood.
Chilean 95 Mauser all matching numbers metal and wood.

I been looking for decades for these mausers. Tough to find.

I replaced a few handguns I parted with but can't replace my Python. The cost is crazy.

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Old 08-16-2017, 07:47 PM
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Long time ago I found a Smith & Wesson Navy Victory Revolver at a gun show. An older gentle man give me a real deal.
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Old 08-17-2017, 10:53 PM
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Because I save up the cash to indulge a want, it's really not a matter of being able to afford a purchase. Rather, it's a matter of finding the firearm for a price I find fair and reasonable. Paying what I perceive to be too much for a given firearm sours the experience.

I wanted a Hi Power Mark III, but couldn't bring myself to spend the street price for a new one. The "character" of surplus Hi-Powers didn't add any purchase justification. One lucky day, I was there as the LGS took in several firearms from an estate. One of them was a 2009 Hi Power Mark III that was like new in box condition. I paid $500. When I got it home, I found the original purchase receipt with the manual. Original owner paid $1,200.

Pretty sad. The previous owner paid $1,200 and either shot a magazine or two through it and put it away, or tucked it away in the safe without ever firing it.
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Old 08-18-2017, 12:54 AM
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Whenever I find one of these "pearls of great price," it seems like I don't have the price.
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Old 08-18-2017, 07:12 PM
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A few years ago I bought a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless with factory nickel plating and original pearl grips (with no cracks or chips!). And the price was about half of what I would have paid.
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Old 08-18-2017, 08:00 PM
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I kind of have a collection of pre-WW2 .22 auto pistols and this was one I thought I would never see...
It's not only a pre-war Walther Olympia, it is a "Schnellfuerer" in .22 Short.
This was the gun that swept the Rapid Fire pistol competition in the 1936 Olympics.
(Not many were made. It is in pretty rough shape and shows modifications of a true competitor, not a collector.
(One thing of interest is the aluminum slide and the highly modified grip.)


Unfortunately I still need a M1911 Ace or Service Ace. ($$$$)



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Old 08-18-2017, 08:02 PM
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A used Model 41, 5-1/2" heavy barrel that showed up one day at a sporting goods store in my town.
It makes me look like I'm more accurate than I really am.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:26 PM
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A used Model 41, 5-1/2" heavy barrel that showed up one day at a sporting goods store in my town.
It makes me look like I'm more accurate than I really am.
I disagree. It shows what you are capable of when the gun doesn't amplify your errors. And it shows what you could do with your other guns with more practice or some gunsmithing.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:33 PM
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yes H&K P9M13, In my opinion the finest 9mm pistol on the planet. accurate and very reliable

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Several actually. The one that stands out the most is a Remingtong 40-X .22 with a Shillen barrel and a Timney trigger on a custom made bench rest stock all put together by a master builder who has built some of the best target rifles on the planet. And the price was only $1000. It could have sold for > $3000. But it was like the week after Christmas and my funds were low. I should have broke down and got the money on a credit card but I hate those things. I thought I could get some cash together and get it soon but it was gone before I got back. Oh well. I bought a great rifle with the money anyway so it took some of the sting out.
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Went to an auction of mostly antique Winchester rifles, the auction was well attended and there were many collectors and the antiques went high dollar.
There was one Remington 40XBR .222 with 20 power target scope in mint condition and high ticket case, an easy $1,000 set up in the early 60's. When it came up the auctioneer started pretty high and kept coming down until he asked for a $100 dollar bid, that was all the money I had. I bid and no one else bid!! I absolutely could not believe it, no one but me was interested in it. I could not believe I was the high bidder at $100.

Most accurate rifle I have ever shot, real sweetheart. Still have it and by gosh may shoot her this week.

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Old 08-20-2017, 02:06 AM
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Got an Inglis Hi Power with wooden stock/holster and leather holster for the whole thing at a gun show while helping a friend with his tables. I bought 6 guns from him when I went to look in the trunk of his car. I knew he had a few guns as I knew him. He just wanted to get rid of some he didn't shoot. At another gun show a dealer had a really nice 27-2 3 1/2 inch. I traded a decent airweight kit gun and 200 bucks for it.. I had 200 in the 22. Never expected to find a 3 1/2 inch 27 for under a 1000 bucks. Hopefully the pics are below
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A custom shop engraved Colt 1911 with real ivory has been on my to-die-for list. My wife bought me this presentation grade a few years ago as an anniversary gift (we share a bank account and she has no firearms license so basically she just gave me her blessing).

I know its not really a custom as Colt cranked out a batch of these that are probably identical, but its good enough for me.

This particular pistol is supposedly cursed, as I'm the third owner and the previous two both sold it in divorce-related liquidations, which was reported to me by the fellow who sold it to me.

I'm not superstitious but I'll admit there have been a couple dicey moments in my marriage since this Colt arrived. Cross your fingers and toes for me!



I also lucked into a couple other Colts, a first year Super .38 and a nice condition 1905. Both were what I would consider a good deal given current market prices but they may have contributed to the afore-mentioned dicey moments....
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Most of these --


The American ones are my Dad's; the rest I collected in Europe 1947-48. Costs as low as
$2, none over $30, cased pair lower right $6 ---->

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A National Match Garand. The only reason I own it is because I sold a Pytnon off my table while I was looking at the M1.
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