Went to a small show today in Florence,SC

[fat tom]

Almost didn't go,but I had been hunting nearby with no luck,so I decided to go. It's a small show with about 100 tables,max. They hold it twice a year and I've never really seen too much that I was interested in,at least nothing that was priced within reason. But today,there were a few new vendors that I had never seen before. One fellow had two tables full of high-end,sub-guage double guns. Parkers,Smiths,Fox Sterlingworths,etc. I enjoyed looking and fondling them,but the prices were beyond my means. Saw only one Smith & wesson that tempted me,an S-series,4-screw .44 Magnum. It was an easy 95%,with nice Cokes. $1450,negotiable. I passed. About 3/4" of the way through,I came upon a guy with a table full of vintage holsters. Another of my vices. He had a couple of dozen Heisers (I've never seen more than one Heiser at any show in SC),a few by Lawrence,Eubanks and Colorado Saddlery. I went dizzy. After some lengthy negotiations as to a package deal,I walked away with ten Heisers,one CS and one Eubanks! Whew! Best lick I've ever made on fine vintage leather. Next aisle over,there'a an old guy with some old Colts. Prices were a little high,but he had a pencil-barrelled pre-Woodsman without a price on it,so I asked to look at it. After determining that all was well,I asked him how much. He says he ain't sure,let me look. So he spends five minutes consulting a spiral notebook and says "$450". I say I've just spent most of my cash on some holsters,will you take $400? He says O.K. Done deal! I'm broke,but happy.
f.t.

[fat tom]

Almost didn't go,but I had been hunting nearby with no luck,so I decided to go. It's a small show with about 100 tables,max. They hold it twice a year and I've never really seen too much that I was interested in,at least nothing that was priced within reason. But today,there were a few new vendors that I had never seen before. One fellow had two tables full of high-end,sub-guage double guns. Parkers,Smiths,Fox Sterlingworths,etc. I enjoyed looking and fondling them,but the prices were beyond my means. Saw only one Smith & wesson that tempted me,an S-series,4-screw .44 Magnum. It was an easy 95%,with nice Cokes. $1450,negotiable. I passed. About 3/4" of the way through,I came upon a guy with a table full of vintage holsters. Another of my vices. He had a couple of dozen Heisers (I've never seen more than one Heiser at any show in SC),a few by Lawrence,Eubanks and Colorado Saddlery. I went dizzy. After some lengthy negotiations as to a package deal,I walked away with ten Heisers,one CS and one Eubanks! Whew! Best lick I've ever made on fine vintage leather. Next aisle over,there'a an old guy with some old Colts. Prices were a little high,but he had a pencil-barrelled pre-Woodsman without a price on it,so I asked to look at it. After determining that all was well,I asked him how much. He says he ain't sure,let me look. So he spends five minutes consulting a spiral notebook and says "$450". I say I've just spent most of my cash on some holsters,will you take $400? He says O.K. Done deal! I'm broke,but happy.
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[Peter J.]

To be broke, and happy with some newly found treasures you really desire is not a bad thing.

[Gun-runner]

I was at a local one a few weeks back and was so disgusted I was heading to the door but on the way out I realized I missed an isle and said what the F.
The S&W gods must have been smileing down on me because I ended up with a 95% pre-model 30 with a holster for $189.00!

[Gov't Cheese]

fat tom, I was at the show, too. Did you notice all the WalMart ammo on the tables? lol

I picked up a Ruger Mark I .22 and seriously considered a M28-2 4 incher that looked unfired but I talked myself out of it.

[fat tom]

Yep. Saw the ammo,but not the 28. Did a dealer have it? I usually don't even look at their tables. Can't talk to them,so I don't waste my time. I try to deal with the "private collection" guys!
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[animalmother]

I'd say you did well.

[Gov't Cheese]

Posted 19 April 2009 11:26 AM Hide Post
Yep. Saw the ammo,but not the 28. Did a dealer have it? I usually don't even look at their tables. Can't talk to them,so I don't waste my time. I try to deal with the "private collection" guys! Big Grin
f.t.

This was a private seller, an old guy that's always at the Florence shows. I have dealt with him before. He had a 28-2 that looked unfired and it was laying on top of a one piece box. That might be why you missed it, wrong box. An "N" pefix, priced at $525. I seriously considered it but passed.

[S&W-Keeper]

I almost went, but I did not want to fight the crowds.