Find of the century!!!

[TTSH]

We've agreed the hunt is a big part of the experience. Perhaps it's dry in your area because you've already bought 'em all?

Have you considered "catch and release" which would let the hunt continue?

LOL!!!!!! There's more truth in that statement than you know. I just did another southern swing yesterday through Little Rhody hitting every shop I could think of. I scored a couple desirable magazines, but that was it. Only 3rd Gens I came across were all repeats... guns held over since my last visit. And even then, there were practically none left... certainly nothing I was interested in and Lord knows no bargains. Even some crazy high-priced consignment items had sold.

I did find a couple interesting vintage S&W revolvers, but they were (and no surprise) insanely over-priced.

 

[Jeppo]

So Jeppo...........anything going to be released...... locally..........that you know about? Regards 18DAI

Only a few boxes of .38 Special.

 

[Jon651]

So one person's "Find of the Century" is a big yawn to others. Well, I say all power to the OP! Anytime I find a desirable 3rd Gen in "as-new-in-box" condition and at a bargain price, I get all giddy too!

Someday, I hope to find my very own "Find of the Century"... but maybe I'll just keep it secret after this!

Just keep in mind that this century is only 19 years old...

 

[TTSH]

Just keep in mind that this century is only 19 years old...

The problem is that I am hideously old and not in great health... so there is no saying how far into this century I'm going to get.

I still buy green bananas, but I always buy one yellow one... just in case.

 

[shouldazagged]

Wasn't intended that way. I really love the old Smith semi autos, so this was a huge find for me. I could easily buy all of the ones I want from gunbroker, but I prefer to find them in the wild as they come available. It's a hobby for me. To find this pistol in an unfired condition was a big deal to me. I'll try to withhold my excitement in the future.

There's no need to apologize, or hold back when you're overjoyed about a purchase, or anything else. Pay no attention to snide stuff.

I felt the same way about a pristine, unfired 15-3 in an estate consignment, and may well have engaged in a bit of hyperbole myself.