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<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 642908" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>I avoid all local gun shows/swap meets like a bad date..... because all the 'dealers' there are selling their junk. I ocassionally go (grudgingly and with lunch provided) with my attorney friend because he still is under the assumption (false) that a bargain is to be found. It isn't. He's bought some real lu-lu's like a 223 Ruger Mini 14 that I swear was shooting around a corner... It never printed on the paper even at 25 feet, Great buy.</p><p> </p><p>Sort of like a farm auction *which I go to BTW because I farm so I'm always looking for that implement that was actuallhy greased ocassionally in it's lifetime.... farmers are poor maintainers of anything for the most part, guns included. Seen some real 'bargains' at farm auctions.....</p><p> </p><p>The auctions I attend in person and online to are mostly estate liquidations put on by international auction houses so it's collectors collections and it's usually high end, rare stuff, like the 9mm Smith's and the Itallian side by side.</p><p> </p><p>One problem with firearms at auction is that Federal Firearms regulations prohibit Internet viewing or advertising on bid firearms for sale to the public (at live auction) so it's always a pre bid via description scenario and I only bid on guns that I know are quantified by appraisers that I trust. The 9mm Luger is mint BTW. Pre-bid or in person with a paddle.....</p><p> </p><p>It is fun and I like older modern firearms and older old firearms too. Keep in mind that it can get spendy pretty quick so it helps to have deep pockets going in.</p><p> </p><p>I bought my favorite S&W 44 magnum L frame at an auction in bristol condition with just a slight holster wear on the muzzle and it's an excellent handgun for deer. Original square butt wood grips and partridge front sight. Got the Bianchi holster too.</p><p> </p><p>I don't limit my auction purchases to guns, I'm a collector of Kerman pattern hand made Persian rugs, Chinese Palace urns and high end gemstones.... not diamonds.</p><p> </p><p>I told my wife that when I pass on, she'll have one helluva sale.....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 642908, member: 39764"] I avoid all local gun shows/swap meets like a bad date..... because all the 'dealers' there are selling their junk. I ocassionally go (grudgingly and with lunch provided) with my attorney friend because he still is under the assumption (false) that a bargain is to be found. It isn't. He's bought some real lu-lu's like a 223 Ruger Mini 14 that I swear was shooting around a corner... It never printed on the paper even at 25 feet, Great buy. Sort of like a farm auction *which I go to BTW because I farm so I'm always looking for that implement that was actuallhy greased ocassionally in it's lifetime.... farmers are poor maintainers of anything for the most part, guns included. Seen some real 'bargains' at farm auctions..... The auctions I attend in person and online to are mostly estate liquidations put on by international auction houses so it's collectors collections and it's usually high end, rare stuff, like the 9mm Smith's and the Itallian side by side. One problem with firearms at auction is that Federal Firearms regulations prohibit Internet viewing or advertising on bid firearms for sale to the public (at live auction) so it's always a pre bid via description scenario and I only bid on guns that I know are quantified by appraisers that I trust. The 9mm Luger is mint BTW. Pre-bid or in person with a paddle..... It is fun and I like older modern firearms and older old firearms too. Keep in mind that it can get spendy pretty quick so it helps to have deep pockets going in. I bought my favorite S&W 44 magnum L frame at an auction in bristol condition with just a slight holster wear on the muzzle and it's an excellent handgun for deer. Original square butt wood grips and partridge front sight. Got the Bianchi holster too. I don't limit my auction purchases to guns, I'm a collector of Kerman pattern hand made Persian rugs, Chinese Palace urns and high end gemstones.... not diamonds. I told my wife that when I pass on, she'll have one helluva sale.....:D [/QUOTE]
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