Prices are getting stupid

[gmborkovic]

Hello Mr. 250sav, Tampa is one of the better shows. I believe it is a FFL dealer show only. No private dealers or sales.

 

[BigBill]

Well, I have gotten 8 N frames off this site in the last couple years. Many by placing an ad in the WTB section.

Frankly I see S&W revolvers as a poor investment with exception for very fine pieces. Boomers own the majority of these, and have the discretionary money to do so. The new generation wants cheap black plastic and lots of shots. I just see the market softening long term. Maybe not in my lifetime, but eventually.

As for the military guns. I remember before 1968 buying 1917 enfields delivered to your door for 7.00. 1.00 more for special selection. I have one now that I would not sell for less than 1200.00. But , it is unaltered excellent full military. They are climbing in value, because people made sporting guns out of them, creating a demand for unaltered pieces

Remember the $20 Swede Mauser when the ammo wasn't available? Surplus military guns are a hoot to shoot and accurate too. Too bad there over looked by many. I was into them till the higher prices drove me away. I'm not into guns for profit just the pleasure of shooting them. Lots of history with them.

I purchase bubba military rifles not finished yet for sporters. Of course bubba gets the all matching numbered guns to cut down. I want a Swede deer rifle for my 9 yo grandson.

 

[Narragansett]

Remember the $20 Swede Mauser when the ammo wasn't available? Surplus military guns are a hoot to shoot and accurate too. Too bad there over looked by many. I was into them till the higher prices drove me away. I'm not into guns for profit just the pleasure of shooting them. Lots of history with them.

I purchase bubba military rifles not finished yet for sporters. Of course bubba gets the all matching numbered guns to cut down. I want a Swede deer rifle for my 9 yo grandson.

If you are talking a 6.5 X 55 that is a fine cartridge

 

[jay72]

The fun part about gun shows is you never know what you will find. The last show I went to here in West Palm, I found a real nice pinned and recessed 629 no dash 4 inch from a collector who took a booth to sell off some of his collection. I have gone to almost every show there and other local show for years and rarely find something I have been looking for, but I enjoy the search and enjoy the atmosphere. There are still finds to be made and when you do, at least for me, it beats the online auctions.

 

[firefighterjohn]

The fun part about gun shows is you never know what you will find.

You're exactly right Jay, each and every show I've been to I run across several I'd love to pickup. Many times when I hesitated to make it thru the entire show and double back...their gone! But that's the nature of the beast.

Like the OP said, gotta have a poker face when shopping too especially when looking at S&W revolvers. Show prices have jumped dramatically around here since I found my first S&W 6 years ago. Some collectors/sellers have super high prices on their revolvers and I see the same ones show after show. Are they waiting for a 'newbie' to come along? Oh but, you want to trade? Oh, well, then it's low-ball time! LOL

Regardless, it's still fun to go see what's out there. Any day at a gun show beats a day at work!

 

[250sav]

Well, it's Thursday, and I never did make it up to the Tampa show Sunday. This coming weekend is the Palmetto show in Bradenton, and just a 20 minute ride, so I'm headed up there for sure. Palmetto, atleast on the website, looks like a decent size show. Anyone headed that way this weekend? Looking for Savage 99's, what are the chances at this show?

 

[nbedford]

I have come to the conclusion that often a small show can be the most productive; if you are not a dealer. One of my best deals was a show up in the Ozarks with about 15 tables, and few folks wandering around. By early of a Sunday afternoon the dealer was quite willing to entertain a reasonable offer, which he had flat refused to consider at the larger Conway show.