Unexpected benefit to the gun buying frenzy. Well for me at least.

SPEMack618 · #1 02-06-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcordell

My wife was just talking to me and when she learned about the prices on the shotguns ($200-$350) she informed me that we can swing that - as long as the shotguns are , and I'm quoting her here, "truly nice and collectible". There is a "truly nice" Winchester Model 12 with a 26" barrel and an English style straight stock in 16 gauge ,"sweet" 16 they used to call it, priced for $300.00. I might be making a return trip tomorrow.

I'm not what you would call a shotgunner, but I like the Model 12. 16 gauge is a bit more than 12 gauge, but it is still made and plentiful. Plus it would make a nice addition to my collection of "old" guns.

So............did you ever go back?

Jcordell · #2 02-09-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SPEMack618

So............did you ever go back?

Oh yeah I went.........and it had already sold. So instead I put a Colt Officer's Model Special on layaway. That's the target model with the heavy 6" bull barrel.

MoviePropMaster2008 · #3 02-10-2013, 07:49 PM

Of course, JCordell. I know you're smart enough to also realize that when the Libs take all the EVIL and TACTICAL guns, they won't stop. They'll go after everything, even the nice old stuff (which I like too).

Jcordell · #4 02-11-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MoviePropMaster2008

Of course, JCordell. I know you're smart enough to also realize that when the Libs take all the EVIL and TACTICAL guns, they won't stop. They'll go after everything, even the nice old stuff (which I like too).

Sure, but that doesn't change the fact that there has been a windfall from all the panicky buying going on. I'm not talking about the politics involved - at least not on this thread.

SPEMack618 · #5 02-11-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcordell

Oh yeah I went.........and it had already sold. So instead I put a Colt Officer's Model Special on layaway. That's the target model with the heavy 6" bull barrel.

That's a pretty awesome piece. My LGS has a Government Model in .38 Super for $839.

It is the gun I'm looking for, wood grips, blued, small sights, small slide release and safety, full sized hammer and what not.

Can't decide if it's worth it or not. The gun is in good to excellent condition, and according to my Gun Trader's Guide that price is right between good to excellent.