I went to the VA Beach Show today, and was surprised there was no waiting line to get in this morning, and took several hours to fill up. Much smaller group of exhibitors than previous ones here, it appeared. But I found three guns I looked at quite a bit, and now wonder if I should have picked one (or more) up.
3913- very good condition, slightly dirty, for $390.
6906-Very good condition, under $390 also
Colt Cobra- 2" barrel, with some rust on the cylinder, for $249.

I don't have any of these models and after a little checking it appears these may be very good deals. On the Colt, in hindsight think I should have made an offer just due to the rust.
Any thoughts? Should I go back?

Go back for the Colt

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You do what you are.

Get all three. You can always find a use for them.

And by the way- if anyone was interested there was a 4596 on the floor today at the VB gun show. I did not even know what it was until just now-
"The S&W 4596 was a one time production run for Lew Horton. It is a .45 ACP built on the 4506-1 frame, and fitted with a 4516-1 slide; with Novak low mount fixed sights, and 1st triggerguard. The book says that an approximate total of 382 units were produced in 1990, with a 3.75" barrel. Product code is: 104490"

I was walking through the gunshow content to get a good deal on some 7.62 x54R non-corrosive when I saw her ebony beauty and graceful parts in excellent condition. I scoped out her smooth bore and racked the bolt gleefully. I tried not to look too happy and haggled off 20% of her asking price. Then I paid and walked away, holding her tight, almost forgetting the ammo, I went back and got the 7.62 and headed for the door, the rifle range would only be open for two more hours. We banged away cutting paper with .308 rounds. Then I gave her a bath and cleaned her up nice to go home. I finally have my ISHAPORE Enfield - Welcome home Old Smelly.

Sounds like some good deals! How much was the 4596 going for? Want one bad!

Good to hear you found a Ishapore Rick! I have two my self. First one I bought for a whole $65.00 when I turned 18. That is a tack driver of a rifle I will never part with.

That Cobra, warts and all, is probably gone as it was priced right. Not going, wife's BD and some stuff on GB has my attention.

Get the Cobra

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... ed ...

The Cobra is a very nice gun, but check lockup on it. If the lockup is good, that was a bargain price for it.
Oh, just go back and buy them all. It's only money.

You snooze you lose.......thats what my daddy told me...you should have came home with the Cobra.......

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millbilly

Absoluely, although at that price, it probably will be gone.

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Thank you all for your opinions. It did seem the Colt was a good buy. So I went back this afternoon a couple of hours before show closing. The Colt was still there, so I did check it out real well and made an offer. Got it for $220. SN says it is made in 1974. Has Pachmayrs on it, but not with the Colt seal. Now to try to clean it up a little.

4864-The model 4596 was still there(Seller was a shop from Richmond named Trader Jerry's) and was listed at $579. Looked good, and in the S &W box. Was stuck up on the table out of arms reach so no one was looking at it.

As an update, here is a photo of the Colt Cobra I got after I cleaned it up a little. You cannot see the rust on the cylinder here as it is turned to the other side. Thanks to all for the good advice. It turned out to be a good shooter.

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