Ever find a gun you thought you would never find or afford?
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Korriphila HSP and Delta Top Gun stand out for me.
Bill Bates
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Korriphila HSP and Delta Top Gun stand out for me.
The first time in encountered a Korriphila I laughed a little at the name. It sure sounds like something you wouldn't want to catch.
My old daddys model 48 that I inherited in '76 and then sold in '79.
Found it a couple years ago, thanks to this forum:
Found it a couple years ago, thanks to this forum:
samnev
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I found a mint 1942 dated G41M for a killer price 10 years ago.
Frank237
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I had posted this before but it sure fits in here.
I went to a local gun shop to try the feel of a Ruger revolver. As the gent behind the counter opened the case to reach for the Ruger, parked next to it was a S&W with a tag that read K-32 at $600.00. I looked up at the gent and told him I'd take the S&W. He then told me "You know the barrel has been cut down from 6" to the 4" I saw in the case". I said I didn't care. He then told me the grips didn't number. I told him I didn't care. I bought the 5 screw K-32 with the 4" barrel. Turned out to be one of ten K-32 Combat Masterpieces built in 1949. Lettered as K.32 Masterpiece Pre-Model 16. There were 10 built and the factory charged $6.00 to cut the barrels down to 4".
I think YOU win! What a tale!!
I bought mine just before Browning discontinued the model. Did you know it has a dry fire feature built into the safety and an adjustable trigger?
I shot the heck out of mine when .22 was cheap and plentiful. I wish I had thought to buy a few magazines for it when they were available. Now they cost mucho bucks if you can find one.
Frank237, yes, I did win :~)))))
oldIrish
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A friend inherited a beautiful (90-95%) Nickle 19-3, 4"
that sat in a dresser drawer for the last 20 years.
He couldn't think of a good reason to hang onto it,
I couldn't think of ANY reason to let it go.
$300 later, Merry Christmas to me!
that sat in a dresser drawer for the last 20 years.
He couldn't think of a good reason to hang onto it,
I couldn't think of ANY reason to let it go.
$300 later, Merry Christmas to me!
N Frame 28
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Well, one I had that I did not know what I had and sold. Singer 1911, $50.00 sold it for $100.00 cause I did not know what I had. It would not feed. That was in the 1980's before the internet. Does this fit if not I will delete and apply some other thread. This is just a tear jerker for me.....I don't want to talk about it, you understand?
N Frame 28
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Yup, beats any I have listened to.
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Sorry not able to post photos but found two during separate visits to the same place, first was a K-32 Model Marked-16, 4 screw, the other was a First Model .44 Special Triple Lock, barrel finish is terrible but remainder of the revolver is pristine, had jibbed bone period correct stocks.
My problem it that I continue to find firearms I wasn't aware I wanted until I saw them.
Sorry not able to post photos but found two during separate visits to the same place, first was a K-32 Model Marked-16, 4 screw, the other was a First Model .44 Special Triple Lock, barrel finish is terrible but remainder of the revolver is pristine, had jibbed bone period correct stocks.
My problem it that I continue to find firearms I wasn't aware I wanted until I saw them.
MOONDAWG
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rburg
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Always been my system. May not be cheap, but it works. You left off selling at a loss from time to time, too.
cmort666
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Years ago I bought a Giles .38 Special M1911, a gun I never even knew existed. It's now my favorite centerfire target pistol.
I'd heard of the Colt factory and Clark conversions, but never Giles.
It's the best handgun I own, and I own a lot.
I'd heard of the Colt factory and Clark conversions, but never Giles.
It's the best handgun I own, and I own a lot.
John Giles built some of the best 1911's ever. I've shot a few of them on Army teams.
Nearly all of them. A 9mm Wilson. A lovely HK P7. A 37 mm gas gun (that is fab for backyard fireworks). A .22 Korth I bought my brother. A couple Caesar Guerini shotguns. Etc. For the most part, if they aren't special I try not to buy them.
By the way, Andyd that's a hell of a collection.
By the way, Andyd that's a hell of a collection.
Ed Fowler
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Alonzo Krull 22 rimfire conversion on a US Colt. Cost me $220, great example of the art of the gunsmith. Much more that I could afford at the time, today one of my most cherished revolvers.
A fair percentage of mine are like that. "Ooh, what's that? I want it! Uh, how much is it?" Here's one that I didn't know what it was until I got it - it was advertised as a King conversion but I didn't think that was right. It's a factory target sighted Model 1917. SCSW says there might be about five in existence, although Jim Fisher estimates maybe 10-15.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...er-confirmed-post-13-swhf-docs-post-15-a.html
Lots of nice stories and firearms! I too have gotten lucky to find some. I found a 952 6" heavy slide online before the crazy prices. I also found a 646 at a Gander Mountain store. The clerk said to me "Why would anyone want a revolver in 40 S&W ?" I told him that I would be happy to take it off his hands!
I always wanted a Beretta Model 84. Not that they were particularly rare, but they were about $100 more than a new Model 92. After I quit smoking, my wife told me that I could spend a year's worth of cigarette money on anything I wanted. She didn't realize that smokes were $6 a pack. I got a new Model 84 and a Glock 21! Beretta has since stopped marketing the 84 in the U.S.
Possibly the least likely firearm that I "ought" to have is this:
An orginal LeMat!
It was missing the loading assembly (fairly common with these revolvers, apparently) and the selector spring was broken, but otherwise in very good shape. Having some new springs fitted, so maybe it'll get some range time this year.
An orginal LeMat!
It was missing the loading assembly (fairly common with these revolvers, apparently) and the selector spring was broken, but otherwise in very good shape. Having some new springs fitted, so maybe it'll get some range time this year.
Triple Lock Target at a gun show and a price I had enough cash for. I love the re-blue as it's the only way I could afford it.
I walked into a gun show about 8 years ago right when it opened and I found this S&W Model 17-4 with 8 3/8 inch barrel for $500. I bought it and it is my most accurate S&W revolver. I added the combat grips to dress it up a little bit and it's my favorite S&W revolver.
17-4
17-4
As&w16_4 ,6 inches ,rcbs dies, 3 lyman molds,500 starline 32mag cases new,some 32 long for350€,when i see the add on a board at thé range club,i take off and phone thé guy, it was 3 years that he wants sold thé revolver
Not the rarest or the most scarce, but the condition was excellent. Early one line, S serial#, 2" M&P. An older guy was carrying this around a gun show and about four guys were looking at it. I heard him say he wouldn't take less than $275.00 for it. I about had a nervous break down until the four guys handed it back to him.
I asked to see it, gave it a very quick look and told the seller to please hold it while I get my money out. I didn't argue the price.
Or maybe this model 57 for $400.00
I asked to see it, gave it a very quick look and told the seller to please hold it while I get my money out. I didn't argue the price.
Or maybe this model 57 for $400.00
"(I think it's shotguns only for deer in Alabama)."
Not true. You can hunt deer with rifles, shotguns, handguns and muzzleloaders in Sweet Home Alabama. Certain limitations apply.
Not true. You can hunt deer with rifles, shotguns, handguns and muzzleloaders in Sweet Home Alabama. Certain limitations apply.
OP
Here are three:
The Ithaca 4E was one of the few that ever come up on Gunbroker without a very high starting/reserve price
I got the Winchester 94 Riot in trade for a .308 Winchester 88 that I fired three times before I said never again.
I paid market price for the 1949 Model 70 in .257 Roberts. I never thought I would spend that kind of money for a gun.
The Ithaca 4E was one of the few that ever come up on Gunbroker without a very high starting/reserve price
I got the Winchester 94 Riot in trade for a .308 Winchester 88 that I fired three times before I said never again.
I paid market price for the 1949 Model 70 in .257 Roberts. I never thought I would spend that kind of money for a gun.
Arik
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Sure! This isn't anything fancy but Strictly utilitarian. Always wanted a HK USP 45. They are expensive, even used they are in the $600 range plus mags are $60 ea. Well right before new years my LGS took in two tone USP 45 that was a former police gun. It had some slide wear but I don't care about those things, plus it came with 3 extra mags and was priced under $400. On top of that I found CDNN had had HK 12 round mags for $40ea!!!
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