Gun show Probability - Page 2

Glenn Dee · June 26, 2013, 08:54 PM

Yeah Jon buddy... but that was the first HP compact I've come across... and I aint seen one since. I just had to have it. It is basically a compact browning hi-power. 12 shot 9MM

2ndsojourn · June 26, 2013, 09:41 PM

One of my guns is an early serial# Springfield 1903, both barrel and receiver date 1911, that I inherited from my grandfather. I don't know if this is his service rifle from WW1 or not, but I tell everyone it is.

So I started to gather up period correct accessories, utility belt, canteen, ammo pouches and the correct bayonet. Bayonet costs at the time were about $150 with the correct scabbard and I thought it was too much so I put it off. For too long. So I started the search again and guys were asking $300+ now, but after searching a few gun shows I found the correct bayonet, SA 1907 for $90 but no scabbard. A few weeks later my girlfriend drags me to an antique auction and guess what I found?!! A SA 1916 with the correct scabbard I'm missing. Scored that for $55.!! So I got the bayonet and scabbard I needed for $145.

Anybody need a SA 1916 bayonet?

mj246 · June 26, 2013, 11:05 PM

I generally don't have the funds to buy guns often, so I usually don't have a specific item in mind when going to a gun show except for ammo (which I usually do get some of).

That being said, back when I was trying to find a decent condition s&w 36 with 3" barrel for a good price, I saw the perfect one at a booth and walked out with it about 30 minutes later. Great Day.

I'd really miss that revolver if I sold it to a stranger instead of a really good friend I know will take care of it (and let me borrow it whenever I get nostalgic

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Justice06RR · June 26, 2013, 11:12 PM

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"- 7.62x39 ammo for $7/box of 20"
That's a deal???

Um... yes. Have you been hiding under a rock the last 6 months?

You're lucky if you can even find ammo for anything less than $10/box of 20 -- for anything other than Mosin Nagant ammo. Even steel-cased AK ammo was $15-20/box during the panic.

$7/box of 7.62x39 is a good price right now. You'll be hard pressed to find anything better unless you buy bulk (which I usually don't, because i'm not a hoarder).

alex0535 · June 26, 2013, 11:15 PM

I can find lots of guns that I want at gun shows, but I am going to be paying way more than I should be for it.

Really I can find anything I want on the internet for at or below typical gun show prices around here.

jonnyc · June 27, 2013, 10:35 AM

"Um... yes. Have you been hiding under a rock the last 6 months?"

Um.....no, not a rock, just at Walmart buying it for $5 and change a box. You can also go on-line and find it cheaper than $7 a box. During the last 6 months I have bought a decent amount of ammo, at sane prices, by looking around a bit and being patient. Too many people paid "gouger" prices and perpetuated the foolishness.

Jo6pak · June 27, 2013, 06:02 PM

I find out who the promoter for the show is. I have a pretty good idea which shows are going to have certain things, and which shows to avoid.
I've had pretty good luck finding what I am looking for if I stick to that plan. Although I rarely buy guns, more often it is accessories like mags, ammo, etc.
In fact I think I've only ever bought one gun at a show, a M1898 Krag rifle.

June 27, 2013, 10:35 AM	#31
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,749	"Um... yes. Have you been hiding under a rock the last 6 months?" Um.....no, not a rock, just at Walmart buying it for $5 and change a box. You can also go on-line and find it cheaper than $7 a box. During the last 6 months I have bought a decent amount of ammo, at sane prices, by looking around a bit and being patient. Too many people paid "gouger" prices and perpetuated the foolishness. __________________ 2024 PA Cartridge Collector Show; Aug. 16-17, 2024!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance PM or email me for 2024 show details.

June 26, 2013, 08:54 PM	#26
Glenn Dee Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,559	Yeah Jon buddy... but that was the first HP compact I've come across... and I aint seen one since. I just had to have it. It is basically a compact browning hi-power. 12 shot 9MM

June 26, 2013, 09:41 PM	#27
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	One of my guns is an early serial# Springfield 1903, both barrel and receiver date 1911, that I inherited from my grandfather. I don't know if this is his service rifle from WW1 or not, but I tell everyone it is. So I started to gather up period correct accessories, utility belt, canteen, ammo pouches and the correct bayonet. Bayonet costs at the time were about $150 with the correct scabbard and I thought it was too much so I put it off. For too long. So I started the search again and guys were asking $300+ now, but after searching a few gun shows I found the correct bayonet, SA 1907 for $90 but no scabbard. A few weeks later my girlfriend drags me to an antique auction and guess what I found?!! A SA 1916 with the correct scabbard I'm missing. Scored that for $55.!! So I got the bayonet and scabbard I needed for $145. Anybody need a SA 1916 bayonet?

June 26, 2013, 11:05 PM	#28
mj246 Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 282	I generally don't have the funds to buy guns often, so I usually don't have a specific item in mind when going to a gun show except for ammo (which I usually do get some of). That being said, back when I was trying to find a decent condition s&w 36 with 3" barrel for a good price, I saw the perfect one at a booth and walked out with it about 30 minutes later. Great Day. I'd really miss that revolver if I sold it to a stranger instead of a really good friend I know will take care of it (and let me borrow it whenever I get nostalgic )

June 26, 2013, 11:15 PM	#30
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	I can find lots of guns that I want at gun shows, but I am going to be paying way more than I should be for it. Really I can find anything I want on the internet for at or below typical gun show prices around here.

June 27, 2013, 06:02 PM	#32
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	I find out who the promoter for the show is. I have a pretty good idea which shows are going to have certain things, and which shows to avoid. I've had pretty good luck finding what I am looking for if I stick to that plan. Although I rarely buy guns, more often it is accessories like mags, ammo, etc. In fact I think I've only ever bought one gun at a show, a M1898 Krag rifle.