Naveronski said:
Eh, I've found prices to be better online, though EyeGuy, or Big Tex Outdoors than though gun shows.
Also, online stores don't charge admission.
Why don't you go to this one before ripping it? Online stores charge shipping, one way or the other. Online stores ship to your FFL who charges a fee. If you can legally purchase a firearm in Texas, neither may be required at a Texas gun show. Where are you going to find a Winchester Model 75 Target from 1947 online without those charges? I found one at Bryan last year. How about a nickel S&W pre-model 19? There was one there.Naveronski said:
Eh, I've found prices to be better online, though EyeGuy, or Big Tex Outdoors than though gun shows.
Also, online stores don't charge admission.
hopeandrealchange said:
I found an absolutely perfect Belgium 20 guage A5.
I went back to the 'worthless show' today and saw the following:meggy09 said:
Lol. Lots of cry baby butt hurt in this thread.
I haven't been to a decent gun show in 10 years. They are trash. You might find one or two majorly over priced interesting things. The rest of it is mystery name chinesium AR uppers, knock off chinese optics that are "the best you've ever seen", a couple jerky tables, a dozen tables with the glass display boxes with complete junk memorabilia, and pistols you can buy cheaper including shipping/ffl.
I still go to kill time, but they are worthless.
oklaunion said:I went back to the 'worthless show' today and saw the following:meggy09 said:
Lol. Lots of cry baby butt hurt in this thread.
I haven't been to a decent gun show in 10 years. They are trash. You might find one or two majorly over priced interesting things. The rest of it is mystery name chinesium AR uppers, knock off chinese optics that are "the best you've ever seen", a couple jerky tables, a dozen tables with the glass display boxes with complete junk memorabilia, and pistols you can buy cheaper including shipping/ffl.
I still go to kill time, but they are worthless.
Winchester 70 in 30-06 with a clover leaf tang and serialed to around 1947 in nice shape for $725. Guy didn't have a clue it was that early a gun.
Winchester Super Grade 70 in 25-06 for $1100. New in the box. Gorgeous wood.
Winchester 88, pre-64, in .243
Winchester 70 from mid-50s in .243, target model with all the accoutrements.
Back table guy had several immaculate Garands.
4 screw S&W model 29 or pre-29 in original clamshell box.
A couple of 38/44 Heavy Duty revolvers from the 50s in nice shape.
S&W Model 51 in .22 mag. near mint
Hairy faced dude walked in with a 50s model Belgian Browning SA Takedown in .22 short only.
Probably the coolest gun I saw was a Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge with a 25", modified choke barrel and a solid rib. 3rd year gun and the first year the solid rib was offered in 20 gauge. Very nice shape for a 106 year old gun.
There was a good bit more of that type of 'junk' but I'm sure you can order those online.
oklaunion said:
went back to the 'worthless show' today and saw the following:
Winchester 70 in 30-06 with a clover leaf tang and serialed to around 1947 in nice shape for $725. Guy didn't have a clue it was that early a gun.
Winchester Super Grade 70 in 25-06 for $1100. New in the box. Gorgeous wood.
Winchester 88, pre-64, in .243
Winchester 70 from mid-50s in .243, target model with all the accoutrements.
Back table guy had several immaculate Garands.
4 screw S&W model 29 or pre-29 in original clamshell box.
A couple of 38/44 Heavy Duty revolvers from the 50s in nice shape.
S&W Model 51 in .22 mag. near mint
Hairy faced dude walked in with a 50s model Belgian Browning SA Takedown in .22 short only.
Probably the coolest gun I saw was a Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge with a 25", modified choke barrel and a solid rib. 3rd year gun and the first year the solid rib was offered in 20 gauge. Very nice shape for a 106 year old gun.
There was a good bit more of that type of 'junk' but I'm sure you can order those online.
oklaunion said:I went back to the 'worthless show' today and saw the following:meggy09 said:
Lol. Lots of cry baby butt hurt in this thread.
I haven't been to a decent gun show in 10 years. They are trash. You might find one or two majorly over priced interesting things. The rest of it is mystery name chinesium AR uppers, knock off chinese optics that are "the best you've ever seen", a couple jerky tables, a dozen tables with the glass display boxes with complete junk memorabilia, and pistols you can buy cheaper including shipping/ffl.
I still go to kill time, but they are worthless.
Winchester 70 in 30-06 with a clover leaf tang and serialed to around 1947 in nice shape for $725. Guy didn't have a clue it was that early a gun.
Winchester Super Grade 70 in 25-06 for $1100. New in the box. Gorgeous wood.
Winchester 88, pre-64, in .243
Winchester 70 from mid-50s in .243, target model with all the accoutrements.
Back table guy had several immaculate Garands.
4 screw S&W model 29 or pre-29 in original clamshell box.
A couple of 38/44 Heavy Duty revolvers from the 50s in nice shape.
S&W Model 51 in .22 mag. near mint
Hairy faced dude walked in with a 50s model Belgian Browning SA Takedown in .22 short only.
Probably the coolest gun I saw was a Winchester Model 12 in 20 gauge with a 25", modified choke barrel and a solid rib. 3rd year gun and the first year the solid rib was offered in 20 gauge. Very nice shape for a 106 year old gun.
There was a good bit more of that type of 'junk' but I'm sure you can order those online.
oklaunion said:
Class of '17?
CharlieBrown17 said:oklaunion said:
Class of '17?
Oh dang it's been pointed I'm only 25.
I'm not saying you can't get good stuff at a gun show or that I don't go to them. I just think it's bizarre to spend time trying to convince people there's sometimes quality stuff at them.
I think I saw that one. Seems like the seller had $1895 on the price tag. Did you buy it?hopeandrealchange said:
I found an absolutely perfect Belgium 20 guage A5.
oklaunion said:
The 1100 LT was legit but it was a bit high in my opinion. And the seller is a regular and is difficult to deal with if you want to haggle. But a good guy.
I bought some of the Smoked Meats guy's wares and must say after getting it home, it is the worst snack stick I have ever had. Got the cheddar and jalapeno, buffalo and elk sticks and there was no flavor. Hope the summer sausage is better.
haha, dude basically comes back and confirms the gun shows are crap.Naveronski said:oklaunion said:
The 1100 LT was legit but it was a bit high in my opinion. And the seller is a regular and is difficult to deal with if you want to haggle. But a good guy.
I bought some of the Smoked Meats guy's wares and must say after getting it home, it is the worst snack stick I have ever had. Got the cheddar and jalapeno, buffalo and elk sticks and there was no flavor. Hope the summer sausage is better.
High prices from people who don't want to haggle?
Bad meat products?
Sounds wonderful.
FB:Furlock Bones said:haha, dude basically comes back and confirms the gun shows are crap.Naveronski said:oklaunion said:
The 1100 LT was legit but it was a bit high in my opinion. And the seller is a regular and is difficult to deal with if you want to haggle. But a good guy.
I bought some of the Smoked Meats guy's wares and must say after getting it home, it is the worst snack stick I have ever had. Got the cheddar and jalapeno, buffalo and elk sticks and there was no flavor. Hope the summer sausage is better.
High prices from people who don't want to haggle?
Bad meat products?
Sounds wonderful.
Trinity Ag said:I think I saw that one. Seems like the seller had $1895 on the price tag. Did you buy it?hopeandrealchange said:
I found an absolutely perfect Belgium 20 guage A5.
Guy also had a very clean mid-70s 1100 LT-20 with a 26" barrel and a youth stock for $650.
Interested in both, but I lack the knowledge to really know what I am paying for. The 1100 might have been a good gun for my daughter, but it was too much to spend on a flyer.
It was a pretty small show.
ironmanag said:
And my first OB block.
Anyone who uses "okay boomer" is not worth anymore time.
Nice!hopeandrealchange said:Trinity Ag said:I think I saw that one. Seems like the seller had $1895 on the price tag. Did you buy it?hopeandrealchange said:
I found an absolutely perfect Belgium 20 guage A5.
Guy also had a very clean mid-70s 1100 LT-20 with a 26" barrel and a youth stock for $650.
Interested in both, but I lack the knowledge to really know what I am paying for. The 1100 might have been a good gun for my daughter, but it was too much to spend on a flyer.
It was a pretty small show.
No Sir. I bought mine from a guy that I passed while I was walking around he had it on his shoulder.
One of the wonders of going to gun shows. You never know what gem might walk in the door.
I played with plastic guns when I was a child. I love finding and improving my collection of these old A5's.
Researching 1100 prices (or really any old gun with collector value) online is a crap shoot. Hard to know what a "good" deal is if you are not a regular buyer & seller.oklaunion said:
The 1100 LT was legit but it was a bit high in my opinion. And the seller is a regular and is difficult to deal with if you want to haggle. But a good guy.
I bought some of the Smoked Meats guy's wares and must say after getting it home, it is the worst snack stick I have ever had. Got the cheddar and jalapeno, buffalo and elk sticks and there was no flavor. Hope the summer sausage is better.
