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Series70 · January 20, 2011, 08:48 PM

Jim, rattletrap and gyvel,

Thanks for the quick response and advice (and rattletrap, it sounds like you're a man after my own heart - nothing like a classic.)

The Colt is a consignment item, as are the other two in the case, which are a French MAB (asking $210) and a probably-'50s-era CZ 27 (asking $450,) all in the same caliber (.32 ACP/7.65mm.) The Colt would be my first choice, although I'm open to the CZ at a better price. My feeling is the consignment status is the reason for the "as-is" nature of the offering.

Since this is the case, and in response to your answers, I think I'll (a) ask whether I can have a smith check it out, and (b) offer the consignor $300 and see whether he'll go for it. All three are "marked down" from an earlier price, although whether this means the guy is in fact getting more realistic or merely some gun-shop razzle-dazzle is open to question, I guess. Like I said, the demeanor of the shop-owners inspires confidence, but I've been fooled before.

Thanks again, and I'll update as this process continues. Anybody else?

January 20, 2011, 08:48 PM	#5
Series70 Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Posts: 78	TFL is the greatest Jim, rattletrap and gyvel, Thanks for the quick response and advice (and rattletrap, it sounds like you're a man after my own heart - nothing like a classic.) The Colt is a consignment item, as are the other two in the case, which are a French MAB (asking $210) and a probably-'50s-era CZ 27 (asking $450,) all in the same caliber (.32 ACP/7.65mm.) The Colt would be my first choice, although I'm open to the CZ at a better price. My feeling is the consignment status is the reason for the "as-is" nature of the offering. Since this is the case, and in response to your answers, I think I'll (a) ask whether I can have a smith check it out, and (b) offer the consignor $300 and see whether he'll go for it. All three are "marked down" from an earlier price, although whether this means the guy is in fact getting more realistic or merely some gun-shop razzle-dazzle is open to question, I guess. Like I said, the demeanor of the shop-owners inspires confidence, but I've been fooled before. Thanks again, and I'll update as this process continues. Anybody else?