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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: alfsauve on November 24, 2010, 04:02:31 PM
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Okay, rojawe gave us a heads up on these auctions. I thought I'd just update everyone.
There are two this weekend. Lindsay and Langham. If you register with Proxibid you can bid on-line. Little chance, but being a holiday you never know. Appears to be a number of retail stores (probably with on-line stores) bidding, which means they won't go above cost since they plan to resell.
I've got bids on some S&W686 and 586's as well as a model 51.
Don't know if you can view these links without registering, but here are the catalog links
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=33176 (http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=33176)
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=33790 (http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=33790)
It's at least fun to dream I might get a 586 for $250.
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maybe those of us that can pool together and bid for what we all want? maybe bid for something popular under on name, raffle later? if no takers, then the person that made the bid has a gun at cost to do with as they wish. any more ideas?
deepwater
let's keep in touch so nobody bids on the same thing....
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I don't know if we have time to pool on something, but I'm willing to steer clear of anything another DRTV member really wants.
There's nothing I really need, but several things I'll take if I can get them at cost. I'm bidding under my usual screen name "alfsauve". I'm bidding or watching theses items on Lindsay which is Sunday.
193 NcSTAR MARK III TACTICAL SCOPE 6X42 MIL-DOT
194 NcSTAR RED & GREEN DOT SITE SILVER FINISH.
196 NcSTAR TACTICAL 4 RETICLE SITE
197 NcSTAR TACTICAL 4 RETICLE SITE
230 CHIP McCORMICK 8 RD 45 ACP 1911 MAGS W/ BASE PLATE, BLUED, (NEW IN PKG).
254 BLACKHAWK TACTICAL SERPA HOLSTER FITS GLOCK 17/19/22/23/31/32, RIGHT HAND
53 SMITH & WESSON MOD. 686 357 MAG REV. SER# 21339 6" BRL,
55a SMITH & WESSON MOD. 66 357 MAG REV. SER# 4K18712 SS, 4" BRL
68 MILLETT RED DOT SCOPE SP-1 NIB 1" COMPACT, 3 MIL-DOT, SILVER FINISH
In Langham, I have bid yet, but am watching:
135 Smith And Wesson 586
202 Smith And Wesson 586
217 Smith And Wesson Model 51
234 Ruger MK I
As I said, if you got your heart set on any of these....go for it.
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I haven't seen anything I really wanted to bid on yet. any suggestions, or requests? I can also bid on a couple item to keep anybody free for other items, or as a layaway? let me know.
oh.. any suggestions on scope?optics for my FN FAL? have bought a dust cover with rail to accept most scopes.
deepwater
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I wouldn't mind having the Hi-Point carbine that only had a $5 bid.
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Oops, Won a S&W 586 6". I didn't think $475 would take it.
PROBLEM IS. I've prebid the same on a second one. :o
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Wheww. Somebody on-site got the second 586 for $490.
I don't need two.
Now I'm wondering how high to bid on the 657 .41 Mag.
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already got beat out on a couple shotguns.. couple things left to bid on though
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Good thing the wife likes "bargains". Today, I "won" (bought) an unfired SW 586 .357 6" barrel for $475 and a SW 624 .44spl 6-1/2" barrel for $490.
Another auction is on Sunday. Wish me luck....................with the wife
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Good luck Alf, Remember, she knows where you sleep.
The couch if you're not careful ;D
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Good luck Alf, Remember, she knows where you sleep. "This old thing? Had it for years, just dug it out of the back of the safe to go shoot it."
The couch if you're not careful ;D
FIFY ;)
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Lieing only works until you get cuaght.
;D
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The Lindsay Auction has started. I may have overdone the pre-bid thing. I could end up with several guns I really didn't intend to buy. (life is rough)
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Well, I got what I was after with today's auction from Lindsay.
2 of the NcStar red dot holographic sights. $30ea Normally $42 at Optics Planet. One's going on my 45 degree mount on my AR and the other on the top of my Buckmark .22
(http://images1.opticsplanet.com/480-320-ffffff/opplanet-ncstar-red-dot-sight-tactical-red-dot-with-4-different-reticles-black-d4b.jpg)
THEN, I also got something unintended. A S&W 66 .357 Stainless w/ 4" barrel. $375. Not a steal but a good bargain. I really would have rather had the 686 6" but it went before I could raise my bid. This was a pre-bid...maybe a little high, but now I have Smith's in 4", 6" and 8-3/8" barrels. Do I really need them? (don't answer that) Might sell/trade this one. We'll see once I get my hands on it and inspect it.
(http://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/3778/33790/55a_1.jpg)
ON THE OTHER HAND the 624 .44spl I bought Friday is turning out to be a really good deal. It's built on the N frame, same as the 629 .44 mag. Only made for 2 years in the mid '80s. Should be a sweet shooter and a great companion to the 686. It's definitely a keeper. More to come once it gets here.
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Well, I got what I was after with today's auction from Lindsay.
A S&W 66 .357 Stainless w/ 4" barrel. $375. Not a steal but a good bargain.
I was going to bid on that one but saw your handle and didn't want to bid against you. (I really didn't want to go higher than 375 anyway)
I ended up with an Ithaca 37 and a Blackhawk stock for a Rem 870. Overall not bad for $285 total.
Damn your eyes for showing me this auction site!! I already bought a gun from Cabela's on Friday! ;)
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I was going to bid on that one but saw your handle and didn't want to bid against you. (I really didn't want to go higher than 375 anyway)
I'm sorry that. I pre-bid on all the 686's and 66's. I just bid a bit too high on that one and too low on the others. If I'd have known, before the auction started I would have brought my max down for you.
I'm really pumped about my 624 from Friday.
I ended up with an Ithaca 37 and a Blackhawk stock for a Rem 870. Overall not bad for $285 total.
EXCELLENT.
Damn your eyes for showing me this auction site!! I already bought a gun from Cabela's on Friday!
Hey, I didn't start this. I just followed up on somebody else's post from a week or so ago. I think this is it for me until all the Christmas bills are paid and the credit cards cool off a bit.
Now I just gotta find me some extra .44special brass. Only got 100 or so. Maybe there's an auction......................
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I'm sorry that. I pre-bid on all the 686's and 66's. I just bid a bit too high on that one and too low on the others. If I'd have known, before the auction started I would have brought my max down for you.
No big deal. I've been kicking around the idea of a 4" stainless K or L frame for years. Fits in between the J stainless and my 2 N frames but I already have 2 K frames in blue. What to do, what to do....
Hey, I didn't start this. I just followed up on somebody else's post from a week or so ago. I think this is it for me until all the Christmas bills are paid and the credit cards cool off a bit.
My credit cards are smokin' too, and I'm not nearly done with Christmas shopping yet!
Side note: I didn't realize what a prospering business auctions were. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!
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There were bargains to be had at the auction and I just didn't need any at this time of year. Darn the bad luck but it was fun wishing and hoping. ;D :o
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Thanks for the heads up Rojawe! I was this close to bidding on an air rifle I didn't need and Alf's NC Star optic to go with it. I came to my senses and didn't, but if you get the heads up on more of these please post. Your alert was very much apprecciated (though maybe not by Alf's wife). ;D
FQ13
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http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?#
bunch-o-shotguns.... nice stuff here. maybe worth looking into Alf, I mean, really, if you're already in the doghouse, may as well make it worth it, right? ;D
fixed it!
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=33898&p=3&srch=search%20catalog&sort=0#Top
deepwater
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http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?#
bunch-o-shotguns.... nice stuff here. maybe worth looking into Alf, I mean, really, if you're already in the doghouse, may as well make it worth it, right? ;D
WHEW - W - W - W - W. You screwed up the link.
I think I've pushed my luck for the year. No more auctions for a while. She took the third gun really well. As she says, my guns are better investment than her collectibles and worst case is she'll get her money back after I die. ( :-\ Not sure how to take that. But heck, for the time being, I'll buy the gun, shoot it and then decide whether to keep or sell. Worst case is I get to shoot it for a while, then even if I loose a few dollars, it was fun.
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Some interesting stuff in the Irvine auction....thank God I don't need anything right now!
Waiting to see what the 7.62 Chi-Com pistol is going to go for with the docs from '69 to send it from Viet Nam to the states.
Another was the silver Nazi Iron Cross that weighed 55grams. I'm not into nazi stuff, but it's interesting....
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Saw one Chi-Com went for $750. There were some good deals. At one time, I thought I wanted a Dan Wesson, but don't anymore.
I see doing a "search" covers all catalogs, so if you know something specific you can find out if it's in an upcoming auction. Right now "Wesson" pretty much covers it for me.
PROXIBID: is a very bad site. Bad. Bad. Very bad.
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PROXIBID: is a very bad site. Bad. Bad. Very bad.
sounds like Alf is in the doghouse already... or in debt...
deepwater
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I see doing a "search" covers all catalogs, so if you know something specific you can find out if it's in an upcoming auction.
PROXIBID: is a very bad site. Bad. Bad. Very bad.
I didn't know that! Well how much easier could it be.
Proxibid is more than bad. It's evil.
It's dark.
It's the siren's song that beckons my credit card into the rocks.
Man this is some fun stuff!
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Rock Island Auction is having the first of their 3 THAT's THREE day firearms auction. Today, Saturday and Sunday. ~2,700 Lots some of them containing multiple firearms.
T E M P T I N G but I'll pass. Mostly "collectible" stuff.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/ (http://www.rockislandauction.com/)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/6c76.jpg)
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UPCOMING TODAY IN FLORIDA
Winter Firearms, Ammo, & Polaris Ranger Auction
Oglesby and Company Auctioneers -- 200+ guns
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=34012&ipp=100 (http://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=34012&ipp=100)
WEDNESDAY in OHIO
December 2010 Firearms and Militaria Auction
Antiques and Estate Auctioneers/Rush2Arms.com
(http://December 2010 Firearms and Militaria Auction
Antiques and Estate Auctioneers/Rush2Arms.com)
THURSDAY in FLORIDA
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=34316 (http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=34316)
Everyone should be broke like me. On the positive side, my S&W 624 (.44spl built on N frame) should arrive by Thursday.
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Sort of related to auctions and our Mosin threads.
At the Rush2Arms auction last night in Ohio a Mosin sold for $170.....nothing special about it that was listed. Add to that the auction fee and shipping and the buyer could have gotten 2 of them.
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Another auction in GA. Montrose, GA, in the middle of the state.
On-line bidding is out because of the 18% internet surcharge.
HOWEVER, the catalog is just fun to look at with over 850 firearms. It's like browsing at a gun show but sitting in your easy chair.
Everything from tupperware to Merwin & Hulbert revolvers. M1 receiver only! Nagant revolvers.
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=34691
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I missed out on the Rock Island auction last weekend. Wondering if anybody got in on the action. I had written them to clarify the bidder fees and they shipped me a free catalog. They also called last week as a reminder.
The next RIA auction is in May. The catalog isn't complete, but from the pictures it looks pretty cool.
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Here's two upcoming auctions. I've got some bids in on one, but not serious, if you want to outbid me go for it.
HEWLETT'S 2-DAY MARCH AUCTION a lot of good stuff Saturday 3/26 and Sunday
(https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=37498)
And FIREARM AND VALUABLES PUBLIC AUCTION Legacy Auction & Appraisal, LLC on Sunday, 3/27.
(http://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=36338)
Ones in CA and the other in PA, so if you close by you could go watch live.
Don't get carried away. Don't forget the bidders fee.
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In a continuing effort to separate the rest of you from your money (hard earned or ill-gotten), just a friendly notice that the Rock Island AUCTION (not armory) May 20-22 Collector's auction now has their catalog on-line.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/52 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/52)
I haven't seen anything I can live without, but I'm just started searching. Lot's of early cartridge firearms. Many S&W pre-M&P stuff (models 1, 2, 3, etc). No HS Crusaders. No Colt Anacondas.
(https://ria.admin.disentropy.net/uploads/public/images/website.jpg)
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Okay, Rock Island AUCTIONs is having their fall auction Today, Sat and Sunday. (Sep 9, 10 & 11)
Lots of goodies. Many are lots of 2 guns. So you have to buy one you don't want. Good news is the price of the two is usually less than the price of the items if sold separately.
Lots of Smiths and other guns. Don't forget the 18% buyer fee and shipping. You may get lucky and get something for a low bid that others have overlooked. Got low ball bids in on a S&W 625 and a Dan Wesson .357 Max
http://www.rockislandauction.com/news/newsid/267 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/news/newsid/267)
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Okay, it's auction time again. It's fun even if you're not going to bid on anything to look through the catalog for your favorite.
Next up is a Rock Island Auction regional one in LV. I've just looked at revolvers so far and there are 1,300 of them. This is primarily an "antique" gun auction but I've found many modern guns as well as historical ones in the list.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction_photo/aid/55 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction_photo/aid/55)
Of course buyer beware of auction fees and shipping.
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They have a Borchardt that looks like new and a Volcanic pistol. I've never seen either one IRL. An early Colt either for that matter. Definately not your run of the mill auction.
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A "Major Cowboy, Indian & Firearms Auction" in Humbolt, AZ is coming up on MONDAY, March 26
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=50340 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=50340)
Auction Description:
Featuring the Collection of Johnny Woodard a local Sedona Arizona collector. We have saddles, spurs, bits, Fine Art, Indian beadwork Pottery, basket, and LOTS of GUNS!!
I haven't looked through the entire catalog, but there are two S&W 686s I have my eye on. Being that it's a Weekday auction there maybe some bargins to be had.
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Well, I got what I was after with today's auction from Lindsay.
2 of the NcStar red dot holographic sights. $30ea Normally $42 at Optics Planet. One's going on my 45 degree mount on my AR and the other on the top of my Buckmark .22
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How did the NcStar hold up for you? Would you buy them again?
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How did the NcStar hold up for you? Would you buy them again?
Ratus, Okay and no.
I just can't quite justify the $300+ (++) for an Aimpoint, EOTech or Trijicon. So I keep wasting money on the lower end of the scale.
The problem with this models and others like it is the mechanism used to change the reticle. As you move the lever to change from say "dot-in-circle" to "cross" the zero changes. And if you don't get that lever in exactly the right detent position then you're off.
My next one will have a fixed reticle. I'm looking at those in the $200 range. Possibly Bushnell or Burris. It's not a priority right now and the NcStar will do. I keep taking the Buckmark out, but am never fully satisfied with the shooting results. And maybe it's not as bad as I think it is. It could just me. I just don't have confidence in it's zero.
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Ratus, Okay and no.
I just can't quite justify the $300+ (++) for an Aimpoint, EOTech or Trijicon. So I keep wasting money on the lower end of the scale.
Buy once, cry once.
Or in my case, just wish I had an AR to not have one for ;D
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Buy once, cry once.
Don't you know it Magoo. And I'm the one on this board who always preaches about never regretting paying for quality. You'd think I'd follow my own advice.
"The sweet taste of low price is long gone,while the the bitter flavor of poor quality remains for ever."
(or variations of the same)
I bought some Xecilite tools for electronics work when I was a teenager. It cost me all my savings. The store employees encouraged me to spend the extra money and that I'd never regret it. I remember most the sign they had above the cash register. Something like this:
We sell fresh, top quality oats. If you find our prices too high, we also sell, at a much lower cost, oats that have been processed by our horses.
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Don't you know it Magoo. And I'm the one on this board who always preaches about never regretting paying for quality. You'd think I'd follow my own advice.
"The sweet taste of low price is long gone,while the the bitter flavor of poor quality remains for ever."
(or variations of the same)
I bought some Xecilite tools for electronics work when I was a teenager. It cost me all my savings. The store employees encouraged me to spend the extra money and that I'd never regret it. I remember most the sign they had above the cash register. Something like this:
We sell fresh, top quality oats. If you find our prices too high, we also sell, at a much lower cost, oats that have been processed by our horses.
Well said Alf!
Xecilite, Snap-on, Kennedy! I've supplemented my tool boxes with lesser quality stuff over the years but the stuff I still have thirty five years later is still better and still going strong!
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Meant to add, I still have those Xceilite socket and screwdriver sets after ... 45 years.
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I have a Snap on set that I got in high school. It was a special promotion in high school auto shop. I've had a screw driver tip or two go bad and an open end wrench that spread. All replaced free by Snap On. This set has been supplemented by Sears Craftsman mostly since then and for the most part they have held up OK. I won't buy Sear electrical tools though. I have an assortment of those. Makita, Black and Decker pro series, Porter Cable, and Skil worm drive saw. Saw a Milwaukee hole shooter get dunking, shook the water out of it, let it sit in the sun to dry it out and it ran fine the next day. The only problem I've had with any of those was a Porter Cable circular saw that feel two stories off a roof. It still runs, but not right and the base plate is all bent up. Not the saw's fault though.
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Meant to add, I still have those Xceilite socket and screwdriver sets after ... 45 years.
When I was working as a service tech traveling to nuclear plants, I begged and pleaded with the company to buy one of those Xcelite brief case type tool boxes. It traveled with me for five or six years to thirty four different plants and I still had every tool I started with! Not a small accomplishment considering you're working in a radioactively contaminated environment!
I left the employ of the company for 15 months while my Dad was sick and went back when I couldn't find work in Michigan. My travel kit had been raided, lost and misplaced in less than a year and a half! The cost to replace the missing tools was cost prohibitive and I had to settle for lesser quality tools!
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I figured they would leave a bad taste in your mouth. I bought one of their lasers for the wife's Glock 19 (eewwww) so she could try it before buying an expensive laser. The dang thing drifts all over and is rarely on or very near target.
10-4 on the Milwaukee Hole Shooter...I used them offshore and they are the only drill to hold up to heavy use or to getting AC power from a welding machine. Black and Decker industrials lasted maybe 10 days....the home variety about a day. Other brands may last a month...but Milwaukee never failed and was only replaced when somebody stole it and brought it home.
Xceilite I did not know about...thanks. I've had Snap-On and I buy Craftsman due to the replacement warranty..
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Back to upcoming auctions:
April 20,21, 22 Rock Island Auction's Spring Premiere Auction.
Around 3,000 firearms (or related stuff).
- MANY MANY MANY Colt Revolvers from the earliest to the Anaconda
- Ainsworth Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry Revolver with Kopec Letter
- 3 Singer 1911's !!!!! Think $50K + (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/55/lid/3719 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/55/lid/3719))
- Rare Late WWII VG1.5 Volkssturmgewehr Semi-Automatic Rifle
Sorry, no High Standard Crusaders, but I have found a couple of S&W's I might keep my eye on.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/55 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/55)
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Last warning. Starts this Friday, 4/20. here's a link to their 16 page full color flyer (pdf).
If you look through this flyer and don't see anything you would like, then I respectfully suggest you drop your account in all the gun forums and join a forum on basket weaving.
My gosh, they've got an1883 COLT Gatling gun complete with carriage and casson?
My lot is #1906, with the good lady's permission I'm submitting pre-bid tomorrow and I'll keep my fingers crossed. But there are many other things out their that are absolutely to die for. How often do you see a Winslow Arms rifle? How about a pair of consecutively numbered Winchester Model 21 SxS shotguns?
http://www.rockislandauction.com/pri/uploads/public/docs/RIAC-APRIL2012-MAILER.pdf (http://www.rockislandauction.com/pri/uploads/public/docs/RIAC-APRIL2012-MAILER.pdf)
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I have a Snap on set that I got in high school.
I have my grandpa's Snap-on roller cabinet he bought when he got back from WWII in my garage. Drove 10 hours one way just to get it when the BITC...err my step-grandma passed away and her son was "gracious" enough to let me have it after I offered to buy it 8 years earlier.
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For the curious about this weekend's RIA auction
The first of the Singer 1911's went for $70,000. (plus 15% buyers fee) And the second for $32,500. A number early Colt and Remington Rand 1911 went for 5 digits as well.
There was also a historical Luger that brought $60,000.
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I bet the Borchardt fetched a pretty penny too. That's one of those guns I haven't even seen in a museum. It's hard to imagine the price.
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If you're talking about the Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Military 45-70 Rifle with Scarce J.P. Lower, Denver Col. Retailer Markin, then it only went for $1,100. A bit of a disappointment
HOWEVER, if you're talking about Cased Model 1902 Georg Luger DWM Semi-Automatic Carbine with Gold Inlay. Well that went for $100,000.
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Okay the third, literally, Prototype #3, of the Singer 1911A1 went for only $30,000.
And this could have been yours (no box and no instruction manual) for a mere:
$210,000 US (plus 15% bidders fee if you pay cash)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4TR8IEGm1V0/T5SA_ALfDgI/AAAAAAAAqWQ/r2Lq1iklp5E/s912/Gatlinggun.jpg)
So I wonder if my C&R qualifies? Can I pick it up in person?
HA! I wish.
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A small auction but seems like plenty of variety, is Cowan's auction today and tomorrow in Cincinatti. (Sorry for the late notice.)
I'm primarily looking at revolvers and they have over 200 for the 2 days. Then there's 1,000+ other rifles, semi-autos, shotguns and stuff. Looks like a very good spread from flint and wheel lock, to percussion and modern.
Day 1: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=51288&btc=1 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=51288&btc=1)
Day 2: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=51289 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=51289)
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4 Auctions over two days by Little John Auctions in Orange, CA.
Lots of 19th century stuff, especially revolvers. This auction is from several "collectors". I counted about 400 revolvers and very few are post 1900, and of those, few are double action. Lots of Colts, as well as other brands that have long since left the business. Bill Decker's Colt SAA is up for auction. He was instrumental in bringing down Bonnie and Clyde and was still Sheriff of Dallas County, and riding in the lead car of the motorcade when JFK was shot. Also up for auction is a Colt SAA from Texas Ranger Jeff Milton.
Direct to Little John's web site
http://www.littlejohnsauctionservice.com/ (http://www.littlejohnsauctionservice.com/)
Or through ProxiBid
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/AuctionsByCompany.asp?ahid=3161 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/AuctionsByCompany.asp?ahid=3161)
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Just a friendly reminder that the Little John auctions (above) start tomorrow.
I had my eye on a couple of Colt SAA's that hadn't garnered any bids. Well, up until this weekend. Now interest is picking up, so I won't be bidding on them. Didn't think I could get one on the cheap anyway.
There's lots of turn of the century (~1900) stuff on this auction.
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Little John auction is in the book.
Those Colt SAA's that no one seemed interested in, early on? One went for $7,500 and the other for an even ten grand !!!
I guess I won't be putting an authentic SAA in my safe any time soon ... or later for that matter.
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NEXT UP:
The big regional Rock Island Armory auction. Only about 6,000 guns.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1019 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1019)
I counted over 150 Winchester Lever Actions, most (at least many) pre-1900. WAIT WAIT. That's 150 "lots". Some lot contain multiple guns.
Over 380 lots of "Colt Revolvers". 648 lots with the word "shotgun". And over 90 lots of "1911".
Personally, if I were a 1911 addict I might go for this pair.
A Union Switch and an Ithaca. Neither "original" though both C&R, but still something really fine to pull out at the range.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1019/lid/4763 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1019/lid/4763)
Me, I've got my sights on the S&W 627, but I may buy one of GB before July rolls around.
Remember you can go through Proxibid or direct to RIA.
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One great use of Proxibid isn't with "on-line" bidding, but just as a listing service for local auctions. This is a list of all their associated firearm auctions.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp)
If you periodically check their web site you might find auctions in your community that you can attend in-person. Here's a list of locations of firearm related auctions over just the next week.
Virginia Beach, VA
Frederick, MD
Wirtz, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
Princeton, IL
Union, IL
Westfield, PA
Milwaukie, OR
Collins, MO
Portland, OR
You can use Proxibid to search the catalog of each auction to see if there's anything for which it would be worth attending.
Good luck and have fun.
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One great use of Proxibid isn't with "on-line" bidding, but just as a listing service for local auctions. This is a list of all their associated firearm auctions.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp)
If you periodically check their web site you might find auctions in your community that you can attend in-person. Here's a list of locations of firearm related auctions over just the next week.
Virginia Beach, VA
Frederick, MD
Wirtz, VA
Virginia Beach, VA
Princeton, IL
Union, IL
Westfield, PA
Milwaukie, OR
Collins, MO
Portland, OR
You can use Proxibid to search the catalog of each auction to see if there's anything for which it would be worth attending.
Good luck and have fun.
Alf, you need to stop. You are going to get me into trouble... Still working my way through the RIA catalog and the wife thinks I'm doing homework... I hope ;D
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Alf, you need to stop. You are going to get me into trouble... Still working my way through the RIA catalog and the wife thinks I'm doing homework... I hope ;D
Whew. Good. I was beginning to think no one ever cared about these auctions. I'm so glad someone else is infected .. uh, addicted .. uh, interested.
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Keep it up Alf. Every time you post a new sale I go have a look. I may not be able to buy, but it sure don't cost much to dream. ;D
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Day 1
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1019 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1019)
I've got bids on two lots but they're low so I am not expecting to come close.
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RIDICULOUS
It's an example of people getting carried away at auctions.
This is a S&W 627 which Has an MSRP of $1,249. Routinely sells for $1,000 at gun stores.
This bidder wil pay $1,380 + shipping + FFL MINIMUM
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=3693&aid=52860&lid=13430895#topoflot (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=3693&aid=52860&lid=13430895#topoflot)
I only bid $750 ;D
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Whoa! You can find those on GunBroker in the $800-850 range.
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When you see a Ruger 10-22 with Leupold Scope listed at $700 to $1000 estimate, that's when I know the guns are way out of my range.
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There are 13 auctions over the next 10 days. Smaller ones with typically less than 1,000 lots.
Here's a link to the list:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SkWiPkcSmI/TNvhJD6vGcI/AAAAAAAAgnQ/PfiISs9xFtI/s576/AirForceTechSchool.jpg (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3SkWiPkcSmI/TNvhJD6vGcI/AAAAAAAAgnQ/PfiISs9xFtI/s576/AirForceTechSchool.jpg)
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Here's a little upcoming auction. Dillards Auction in Spring Hill, PA, Saturday 8/18. Hard to tell from the pre-bids how this one will go. Only 130 guns but there's a smattering of things.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=55776&p=1&sort=0#cnTb
Most notable (to me at least) is a Herter's bolt action in .338 Win Mag. Good looking stock. A nostalgic thing since Herter's was The MidwayUSA of the 60s and 70s.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=5700&aid=55776&lid=14167439#
I'll probably put in some low pre-bid on the Ruger Blackhawk .45 just for fun.
As usual buyer beware of the auction and shipping fees. You can probably go directly to the auction company web site and put in pre-bids and save a couple percent.
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Here's the upcoming auctions with locations:
8/22-23 - Collector's Firearms: Orange, CA
8/27 - Benoit Auction Service: Dassel, MN
8/25 - Davis and Sughre: San Antonio, TX
9/5 - Johnson Properties: Angier, NC
8/25 - Regency Real Estate: Bluefield, VA
8/25 - Nevada Public Auctions: Pahrump, NV
8/26 - Past & Present Collectables: Lakeside, CA
8/26 - Better Than That! Auctions: Pembroke, GA
You can search on-line for more info or go here for links
http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=13441&id=8w4pea9y6owjrpf2uy75b1iscze36&id2=0dnzer43vegm2vux5t2p04tsac6v0&subscriber_id=6889g1tjg97kofeafpjrnjtdt9co0&messageversion_id=bpubuaxpnekcuodqubmwxpkvclnebpc&delivery_id=beqqmllvnuzuwuuyfvrzimyfhepjbnj&tid=3.NIE.Bof6JA.CRBT.QDNP..hK2j.b..l.A1jF.a.UDWXcA.UDWXcA.QUWyQg (http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=13441&id=8w4pea9y6owjrpf2uy75b1iscze36&id2=0dnzer43vegm2vux5t2p04tsac6v0&subscriber_id=6889g1tjg97kofeafpjrnjtdt9co0&messageversion_id=bpubuaxpnekcuodqubmwxpkvclnebpc&delivery_id=beqqmllvnuzuwuuyfvrzimyfhepjbnj&tid=3.NIE.Bof6JA.CRBT.QDNP..hK2j.b..l.A1jF.a.UDWXcA.UDWXcA.QUWyQg)
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Here's some of the more interesting auctions through the end of the month. I haven't had time to check them out.
Of course if you're in one of these cities, attending in person might be interesting.
Here's the link to these and some more. As always, buyer beware.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/firearm-auctions.asp)
Affiliated Auctions & Realty
Saturday, September 22 | 10:00 AM Eastern
Tallahassee, FL Edged weapons, head gear, insignia, ephemera, firearms, uniforms, art, and more.
Large Gun Auction. Over 250 Firearms At Auction
by Goeman Auction Service & Real Estate Inc.
Saturday, September 22 | 9:30 AM Central
Lennox, SD We have a great selection of over 250 firearms that include Winchesters, Remingtons, Brownings, Rugers & MANY more!. Do not miss this opportunity to expand your current collection!
HUGE FIREARMS AND RELOADING AUCTION
by Auction Solutions, Inc
Saturday, September 22 | 10:00 AM Central
Wahoo, NE Cowboy Action-Varmint-Handguns This Auction Has Over 140 Rifles Pistols and Shotguns Including Ruger, Sig, Glock, Colt, S&W, Winchester, CZ. and others plus Huge Amount of Reloading Equipment
100 GUNS, MILITARY, AMMO KNIVES + MORE
by Cady Auction Gallery & Appraisal
Saturday, September 22 | 10:00 AM Central
Cedar Rapids, IA LONG GUNS, HAND GUNS, MILITARY. WINCHESTER, COLT, BENILLI, RUGER, REMINGTON, SPENCER, FABRIQUE. GERMAN & US BAYONETS & KNIVES. SOVIET FLAGS. NAITVE AMERICAN DISPLAY MANNEQUIN COMPLETE UNIFORM & GEAR.
Absolute Gun, Knife and Collectible Auction
by Taylor and Lee Auction Services
Saturday, September 22 | 11:00 AM Eastern
Winchester, KY Nice collection of guns and knives, along with Chilmark Statues, ammunition, and other collectibles. Smith & Wesson, Mauser, Colt, Ithaca, Hen & Rooster, Queen, Case and more
Fine Antique, Modern, & Military Firearms Auction
by Carol Watson's Orange Coast Auctions
Saturday, September 22 | 10:00 AM Pacific
Irvine, CA 2-Day Fine Antique, Modern, & Military Firearms Auction - Winchesters, Flintlock & Perc. Longarms, Colts, modern rifles & shotguns, knives, swords, U.S. and European military firearms, and much more.
Online Military Artifact and Firearms Auction
by Jernigan Auctions & Real Estate
Auction begins: Thursday, September 13 | 6:00 AM Eastern
First lot ends: Sunday, September 23 | 9:00 PM Eastern
Last lot ends: Sunday, September 23 | 9:50 PM Eastern
Auburn, IN Over 250 lots from private collection featuring quality firearms, military relics ranging from Civil War through Vietnam.
Gun Auction
by Fields Auction Service
Sunday, September 23 | 11:00 AM Eastern
Lake Park, FL Hand Guns, Long Guns, Modern, Collectible and more. Consignments Welcome.
LARGE FIREARMS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
by Aasness Auctioneers
Sunday, September 23 | 11:30 AM Central
Dalton, MN Large Selection of Quality Consignments selling including, Classic and Hunting Firearms. If you are interested in consigning please call 218-589-8598 or email us at aasness1@prtel.com
Fine Antique, Modern, & Military Firearms Auction
by Carol Watson's Orange Coast Auctions
Sunday, September 23 | 10:00 AM Pacific
Irvine, CA 2-Day Fine Antique, Modern, & Military Firearms Auction - Winchesters, Flintlock & Perc. Longarms, Colts, modern rifles & shotguns, knives, swords, U.S. and European military firearms, and much more.
Gun Auction
by Kaufman Realty & Auctions - A Marknet Alliance Member
Tuesday, September 25 | 6:00 PM Eastern
Millersburg, OH Guns
Collectibles Auction
by Garrison Auctioneers
Wednesday, September 26 | 6:00 PM Pacific
Chehalis, WA Guns & Ammo incl. Colt Challenger. Scuba Gear, WWII Memoribilia, Joe Camel, Art, Fishing Lures, Coins, Silver, Gemstones, Jewelry. Collector series Lord of The Rings, Star Wars & Star Trek. MORE!!
Guns, Guns Safes, Toy Tractors & Collectibles
by Henslin Auctions, Inc.
Saturday, September 29 | 10:00 AM Central
Willmar, MN 100 + GUNS, LARGE GUN SAFES, FARM TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
Young's Auction Firearms & Military
by Young's Auction Service
Badges Pending
Saturday, September 29 | 11:30 AM Eastern
Akron, OH NFA Weapons, Shotguns, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols, and Nazi Items
Military Ring & Collectible Auction
by Echoes of Glory International Military Auction House
Saturday, September 29 | 12:30 PM Eastern
Virginia Beach, VA A special auction of 80+ German and US military rings and select militaria, for sale with no reserves. A 25 year unique collection in very good condition - lots of SS and elite unit rings.
Firearms, Campers, Antiques, Collectibles Auction
by Ross Auction House Inc.
Saturday, September 29 | 12:00 PM Mountain
Colorado Springs, CO New, Replica & Antique Firearms, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Glock, Bersa, Black Powder, Savage, Mossberg, Taurus, Marlin, Mauser, Remington, Savage, Campers, Coachman Camper, Collectibles & Antiques
Huge Fire Arm Auction
by Salt City Auctions
Saturday, September 29 | 4:00 PM Mountain
Sandy, UT We have over 120 Guns, Ammo, Knives, Bayonets, and more! Assault Rifles, Hand Guns, Black Powder, Military Weapons, Hunting Rifles, Knives, Scopes, Bayonets, Ammo, and More!
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Here's a small, but interesting auction coming up this Saturday, 10/6.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=57067 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=57067)
About 250 firearms, but some interesting collectibles including several Savage 99s and some M1 Garands and M1 Carbines.
Always wanted a Savage 99, but now it's way down on the priority list.
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A number of auctions right now, but most just so-so. The big RIA is at the end of November, I'll post more on that when I get the catalog.
This one (this coming week) looks interesting especially for black powder buffs. Lots of Flintlock and percussion stuff, especially mid-19th century (think Civil War and Indian wars) Some later 18th century stuff, early cartridge. There's some modern, 20th century stuff and even some Les Baer rifles as well as some SCHUETZEN RIFLEs BY BUCHEL.
http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/catalog.aspx?SaleId=267 (http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/catalog.aspx?SaleId=267)
How about a KRUPP 50MM MOUNTAIN HOWITZER
(http://www.cowanauctions.com/itemImages/small/sm_pp2126.jpg)
http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=117229 (http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=117229)
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This is a "collectors" auction so most lots only contain one gun. Nov
3,330+ firearms
900+ Revolvers
700+ Rifles.
Lots of early cartridge stuff. (Only found on 7x57.)
Haven't really done a lot of dissecting, but when you get bored peruse this catalog for you dream gun. I'll post the more unusual items later.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/3/aid/57 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/3/aid/57)
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I'll take the Thompson and the Luger prototype for $100 Alex!
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I'll take the Thompson and the Luger prototype for $100 Alex!
I can guarantee you won't get any extra mags with that bid.
$100 is about what it costs to get the printed catalog for this auction. Fortunately it's all on line for free. Don't let the drool get on your keyboard.
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Here is a list of the upcoming auctions. Nothing terribly exciting, except for the one in Jasper, GA. That just a few miles up the road from me. Maybe there's one coming near you that would be fun to attend. Kinda like a gun show.
View at your own risk.
http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=13441&id=e1ph8v3dvdpvgw5fc3s2lykfthyk0&id2=k1qrj8uylj6xwn7jpos3tmra6bxbu&subscriber_id=bzphfsjizvnawjryiczssmzvtyfzbdg&messageversion_id=artsrsesonbycetwaoehzoivkkqybfc&delivery_id=aofylvxgqwuqdqydwgkeqsnunzyubnf&tid=3.NIE.Bof6JA.CTMB.QckF..mGBs.b..l.A1jF.n.UJsy2A.UJsy2A.avuMZw (http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=13441&id=e1ph8v3dvdpvgw5fc3s2lykfthyk0&id2=k1qrj8uylj6xwn7jpos3tmra6bxbu&subscriber_id=bzphfsjizvnawjryiczssmzvtyfzbdg&messageversion_id=artsrsesonbycetwaoehzoivkkqybfc&delivery_id=aofylvxgqwuqdqydwgkeqsnunzyubnf&tid=3.NIE.Bof6JA.CTMB.QckF..mGBs.b..l.A1jF.n.UJsy2A.UJsy2A.avuMZw)
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OK!! This is the gun I would like to have. Donations will be accepted up to December first. I will need all the help I can get. I have the first $100, I only need about $6900 more. ; ::) ;D
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/57/lid/174 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/57/lid/174)
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Very pretty. I'm not a big fan of engraved "collectable" stuff, but that one is nice.
The pre-bid over on Proxibid is already $1,800 with almost 3 weeks till auction. You'll need every penny donation you can collect.
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There's a Kull auction in Topeka, KS this weekend that has a number of interesting items. If you're not familar, Kull's partner is Jim Supica. Mr Supica is head of the NRA Museum and is known as Mr S&W, being the author of the Standard Catalog of S&W.
Anyway, they have "good stuff" on their auction. http://www.armsbid.com/
(It's a 2 day auction so in Proxibid you have to search each catalog separately.)
.22 conversion kits for 1911, Glock and AR
Lots of late 1800s and early 1900s guns.
Colt Cap and Ball revolvers
Lots of Lever actions including 1892s, 1894s, 1895s,
Pistol/Revolver Barrels and Slides
Here's one of the more interesting items: (Prebids are already over $10,000)
Winchester - Model 1886 - .50 Express - Lever Action Takedown Rifle w/ case
Excellent condition - 26" round barrel - 99% blue finish - Deluxe Lightweight - satin finish checkered walnut pistol grip stock with strong burl grain look in excellent condition - Type 2 pistol grip cap - front fixed blade & rear adjustable ladder-type sights - faint two line barrel address "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." - crisp caliber markings - crisp Winchester proofed stamp barrel & receiver - crisp upper & lower rear tang markings - Winchester letter confirms this configuration - Type 2 takedown lever marked with "PAT. JUNE 6, 1893" - lever action in very good condition - small worn area on base of lever - Type 2B steel shotgun style buttplate - The Winchester Archive letter indicates the rifle was received in warehouse September 4, 189 and shipped from warehouse on September 12, 1896 with two other Model 1886’s – caliber: 50 Express, barrel shape: round, plain trigger, shotgun butt - yr. mfg: 1896 - Winchester presentation case - SN 108109 - est. 20000 - 35000
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Just to repeat, it's coming up this week. 11/30-12/2
This is a "collectors" auction so most lots only contain one gun.
3,330+ firearms
900+ Revolvers
700+ Rifles.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/3/aid/57 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/3/aid/57)
So there's so much 19th century stuff, to much to even begin to note. And plenty of 20th century also.
Here's about the most unique thing out there. As most of the DRTV members know, it came to a showdown between the Savage and the Browning pistols for the winner of the 1911. Had Savage won the shootout, "1911" would have taken on a whole new meaning.
Well, would you like to own that "other" gun? There are TWO of them up for auction.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/57/lid/1863 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/57/lid/1863)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/57/p_standard/ZIR1-G-F1-H.jpg)
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Saw a 1926 model sell at auction last summer for $200.
A friend of mine asked me to give him advice, he didn't want to go $250.
Bought a bunch of fake Chinese decorations instead .
When I got home I sent him the results of a Gun Broker search, he hasn't asked me to go to another one.
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Have been very busy the last month.
SO: I haven't perused the auction scene to much lately. But here's one that might keep you entertained over the holiday's. It's on 12/3 and 12/31. More accessories than guns, but that's kinda interesting. Looks like they're auctioning off a gun store. Lots of boxes of ammo, holsters, grips and other things.
(http://www.reatapassauctions.com/images/stories/RPA4-small.png)
Have fun: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/AuctionsByCompany.asp?ahid=3156 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/AuctionsByCompany.asp?ahid=3156)
Here's the auction company's home page if you want to bypass Proxibid.
http://www.reatapassauctions.com/ (http://www.reatapassauctions.com/)
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Didn't catch this till last night. Hope nobody gets left out on the bidding. Auction at 7pm ET tonight.
Just one caveat: The building isn't included, but still how often do you get to bid on a 12 bad range?
South Central Minnesota Indoor Shooting Range - Going Out Of Business
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An indoor shooting range located at the Hunters Den
Produced by Meggitt Defense System, a leader in the military industry. Caswell which is now owned by Meggitt was the manufacturer of the range. Meggitt Defense System has 80 years of experience and has installed over 11,000 domestic and international shooting ranges. Top quality and a proven reputation for performance makes this the most popular range design by far.
Features Include:
12 stall gun range.
25 yard total shooting length with an infinite choice of distance in between.
Benches.
Shooting rests.
Pockets for accessories.
Moveable safety shields.
Automatic target retrieval system with excellent speed and versatility.
The backstop is approximately 2 feet of ground up rubber tires (about 55,000 pounds) which will stop any handgun projectile, along with a number rifles bullets. The range is equipped with 2 huge air exchanges. We are currently running (4) 36" air ducts under high velocity to keep the air in the range clean and safe. The air is filtered through 24 filters and the air running into the range is approximately 99.7% pure to the best of our knowledge.
This unit also features the baffle system which catches bullets and stops ricochets.
Special Notes: Operation manuals are available for review upon request
Removal: Buyer to remove by February 15, 2013. Buyer is responsible for all rigging costs. For a rigging and moving quote, please contact our preferred rigger (optional): Randy at United Rigging, (515) 520-2458
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[I know I've been quiet lately, but just ran across this and had to share.]
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY
IAN FLEMING's Ruger MK I is up for auction.
Auction Link: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=4840&aid=61333&lid=15455580&rts=/asp/searchadvanced_i.asp%23searchid%3D0%26type%3Dlot%26search%3Druger%2520mk%26sort%3Drelevance%26length%3D25%26start%3D1%26refine%3D%26nc%3D1359503473485#topoflot (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=4840&aid=61333&lid=15455580&rts=/asp/searchadvanced_i.asp%23searchid%3D0%26type%3Dlot%26search%3Druger%2520mk%26sort%3Drelevance%26length%3D25%26start%3D1%26refine%3D%26nc%3D1359503473485#topoflot)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qojbP19hyPA/UQhkMFQslXI/AAAAAAAAvqY/vdcEI0s-sCY/s576/IanFlemingsRuger.jpg)
You won't get another chance at such a collectible piece, except of course when my Mk I goes up for sale by my estate. (Actually, whatever Ian's goes for I'll take half for mine.) (Did I mention the first bid is $3,500 already?)
This auction has a number of unique revolvers, including several Merwin & Hulberts. It also has about 100 older rifles and:
An 1862-'63 Spanish Howitzer. (current bid $18,000)
Model 1863 Spanish Mountain Howitzer, with royal cipher of the Queen of Spain. Purportedly purchased from Spain and used by the South, with only five known extant, one in a Detroit Museum, one in a Salt Lake City Museum, one in a Virginia Museum, and only this and one other in private hands.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=4840&aid=61333&lid=15455844#topoflot (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=4840&aid=61333&lid=15455844#topoflot)
Also, and look the other way, because this is not the gun you want, there is a High Standard Crusader in .44Mag. If I had a "collectable" piece in my safe, this is it. Unfortunately, I need to buy semi-auto, evil Personal Defense Weapons right now. This beauty may have to wait.
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MY Crusader went for $800. With fees and shipping and FFL that's almost $1,000. Much too much for me for a safe queen.
The Howitzer didn't fair too well. Only $18,500. With auction fee that pushes it near $22,000. I assume buyer will pick up at auction site.
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Oh, and Ian Fleming's MK I ? Went for $6,250.
Okay, my Mk I doesn't belong to anyone famous (except in my own mind), but still. Someone is willing to pay over six grand for a MK I.
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Another big regional auction: For those not following these auctions typically average a minimum of $1,000 per lot. Many of the lots have 2 or more guns, but don't let that frighten you. Would you pay $300 for a Remington 700? Buy four at $1,200, sell the other three and you might even come out ahead.
Unique items. TWO Springfield 1903's with consecutive s/n's. Buy one or both.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/689 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/689)
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/723 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/723)
Most expensive item: Winchester 1866 factory engraved lever action in .44, ~$15-30K
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Cheapest item: 3 old model telephones, $200-400
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/464 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1020/lid/464)
And for you 1911 guys how about a one with three 16" barrels? This lot has 7 1911s. 4 in.45 and 3 in 9mm.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1020/p_standard/NUJ1A-H-F1B-H.jpg (http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1020/p_standard/NUJ1A-H-F1B-H.jpg)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1020/p_standard/NUJ1A-H-F1B-H.jpg)
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So if the RIA auction is a little rich for your blood and if you're Ruger fan, check out this auction
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=62016 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=62016)
Over 350 lots of individual guns. Over half of which are Rugers. A couple dozen Mk I and II pistols. Plenty of 10/22s. A few center fire rifles and dozens of Ruger SA (Blackhawk and Single Six) revolvers.
A few other odds and ends, such as a Postal Meter M1 Carbine (lot # 165 - couldn't get the image to stick)
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This week and weekend.
Little John Auction is having a 4 day affair. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Days 2 and 4 appear interesting.
DAY 2: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=62572 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=62572)
Lots of WWII stuff 1911s, rifles, etc. Also a number of Single Actions.
Featured item is a Rare Colt single action Army special edition Texas gun Collectors model in .45 colt
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DAY 4: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=62574 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=62574)
Very similar to day 2 with most expensive item a Customized German Luger semi-auto carbine pistol dated 1915, by DWM with detachable wood stock
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=3161&aid=62574&lid=15854410#topoflot (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=3161&aid=62574&lid=15854410#topoflot)
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Here's a good auction coming up this weekend. And it's in Montrose, GA for my local buds who want to go see a live auction.
(I've sworn them off myself after "winning" another 7x57.)
Over 900 firearms (more than some gun shows). I counted close to 200 revolvers and 200 semi-autos. Many bolt action rifles and plenty of shotguns. Most expensive items appears to be a Marlin 1893 lever action in 38-55.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=62822
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/815/62822/FullSize/385.jpg)
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And this weekend's auction. Worth a look see.
Reinhardt Auctions in Palisade, MN
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=63380 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=63380)
About 300 guns. Most under $1,000 and many in the $500 range. Most interesting one, to me, is a Savage 99. Always thought they were neat rifles. This is a 99 in .300 Savage. It has what appears to be a tang rear sight, but there is also the regular one mid-action. There also is an extra barrel, but no explanation of what it is.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=330&aid=63380&lid=16013087&title=Savage-99-TD-300-Sav.-Lever-Rifle-327692-w-410-bbl.-80-blue-solid-wood-receiver-has-been-dri (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=330&aid=63380&lid=16013087&title=Savage-99-TD-300-Sav.-Lever-Rifle-327692-w-410-bbl.-80-blue-solid-wood-receiver-has-been-dri)
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/330/63380/FullSize/002.jpg)
I don't need it. I don't need it. But there's another early model Ruger M77, tang safety, in 7x57, It'll probably go for $500 (plus fees and shipping). My M77 is arriving today at the FFL. Don't need another one. Don't need another one.
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/330/63380/FullSize/337.jpg)
Please feel free to bid on this one and save me from my adcition.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=330&aid=63380&lid=16013240&title=Ruger-M77-7x57-Bolt-70-41966-w-Bushnell-3-9-scope-exc-blue-and-exc-finished-stock (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=330&aid=63380&lid=16013240&title=Ruger-M77-7x57-Bolt-70-41966-w-Bushnell-3-9-scope-exc-blue-and-exc-finished-stock)
Don't need another one. Don't need another one.
Don't need another one. Don't need another one.
Don't need another one. Don't need another one.
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There were two Savage 99s.
The one pictured above went for $1,125. The second one went for only $450. Not as good of condition.
The Ruger M77 went for $700!!!! Glad I got mine for only $450.
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I've been remiss in keeping updated on auctions. I've gotten somewhat bored with them... that and I'm tapped out money wise for the summer. Any extra funds are going towards ammo.
BUT
Here's Rock Island Auction's big quarterly auction. Mostly single lots. It's a 3 day auction with close to 3,000 firearms. It starts today but you have plenty of time to jump in.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/1/aid/58 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/1/aid/58)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/CLASSIII3be.jpg)
RIA's auction contain some remarkable firearms, many very historic in nature. I can't begin to describe all the ones in this auction. Just recommend that you peruse the catalog. Included in this auction are a number of Class 3 firearms including a German MG-42 AND an M2 30 Carbine.
Of the top highest estimated price items the top 6 are revolvers! These come from M Betrand Couch's collection. "Couch often went by the name of Frisco Bert, which was given in relation to his hobbies. He was a lifelong collector of Western pop culture memorabilia, including one of the foremost collections of dime novels in the US at the time."
Most expensive.
I'm not big on engraving, but I do like this one. There is simple, understated elegance about it.
Rare Bertrand Couch Collection of Service Revolvers -A) Glahn Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Steer Head Ivory Grips Holster and Factory Letter once Belonging to M. Bertrand "Frisco Bert" Couch. Can be yours for only about $225,000
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/1412 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/1412)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/58/p_standard/PAY56A-Z-F2-H.jpg)
If you only have $100K to spend how about this: Super Rare Original KAC Manufactured Stoner Model 63A Fully Automatic NFA Machine Gun with Spare Barrel Magazine Boxes and Parts. ~$60K
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/564 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/564)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/58/p_standard/RKH1-F-F2-L.jpg)
LASTLY:
For you J.M Browning fans. (and who isn't?): Historic John M. Browning Prototype Model 1893 Carbine with Extensive Documentation. One-of-a-kind prototype lever action carbine made by firearms genius John M. Browning in his Ogden, Utah, shop c. 1893. ~$60K
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/3030 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/58/lid/3030)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/58/p_standard/NRY1-X-CU98-L.jpg)
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For the curious:
The Bertran Couch engraved Colt SAA was a real disappointment. It went for only $95,000. Bet some of you wish you had of bid on it now, huh?
The Browning prototype 1893: $70,000
ps don't forget the 18.5% auction fee on top of those bids.
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[Just when you thought I'd forgotten about auctions or had finally gotten them out of my system.]
Got the big book from Rock Island Auction last week. Their big regional auction is coming up at the end of the month. For those unfamiliar, when RIA has a regional auction each lot is targeted to bring a minimum of $1,000. Some lots aren't quite that high, and many of them are worth much more than that. If they have some inexpensive items, they'll put multiple of them into one bidding lot. So many times you'll see 2, 3 or even 10 guns in one lot.
Don't click on the picture but go here to see the entire auction catalog: http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1021 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1021)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/1021-2700.jpg)
Unfortunately, there aren't any celebrity guns like some in the past when they had Ian Fleming Ruger MKI. But still there's a lot to see, and bid on this time around. How about some Volcanics? The gun that started a whole revolution in repeatable firearms. This one a rare factory engraved estimated to bring $6-8K
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/FHB139-G-F1-H.jpg)
Or how about a Henry rifle. Most expensive item at auction in the $20K range.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/GVV440-F-F1-L.jpg)
If lever actions, and they have lots of them, don't float your boat how about a Singer 1911? Only expected to bring around $12K
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/ZAX2777-Z-F1-H.jpg)
CANNONS? CANNONS you say? They got them. Nothing really old or terribly historic, but still there are a few.
How about a 40 gauge, nine shot hand cannon?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/SJA8-S-O1-O.jpg)
OH SORRY. You meant something like this cast iron 80 gauge cannon with 19" barrel. Nineteen inches around!
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/JBM1-G-O1-O.jpg)
Plenty of WWI and WWII stuff. Including lots of Walthers like this pair of Nazi Proof P-38s. Win this lot for $1,200 and that's only $600 each.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/MPS78A-F-F2-H.jpg)
Have fun just looking and if you bid don't forget there's a 17.5% buyer fee, plus shipping, plus FFL.
(And yes there are a matched set of HS Crusaders.)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1021/p_standard/BCA73A-F-F2-H.jpg)
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Since I've become satiated with auctions for a while I haven't updated you guys on the latest. Never Fear. Clyde Crashcup to the rescue.
Rock Island Auction is or has held an on-line only auction but the catalog wasn't that extensive. However, and I'm sorry to be so late in telling everyone, Orange Coast Auctions is holding a super one tomorrow, Saturday, 8/2. Here's the ProxiBid link to the catalog
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=68585 (https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=68585)
Single Actions out the wazoo, including a lot of Colts, Merwin and Hulberts and S&Ws. Lot's of antique lever actions as well.
How about this M&H Second Model. Bid today is only $4,400.
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/4840/68585/FullSize/116.jpg)
Top item will probably be this original 1st Model Henry Repeater, high bid $10,250
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/4840/68585/FullSize/167.jpg)
Or maybe an UNFIRED Remington 1875 revolver! Current bid at $9,000 right now
(https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/4840/68585/FullSize/338.jpg)
There are around 750 lots. Many under $1,000. And yes, there is a Crusader, which I'll make a token bid on. It's a fun catalog to view. Sort by Bid $ High to Low.
Oh and did I mention things like pre-War 1911s, a 1941 Johnson Semi-Auto, M1s, Colt Mk IVs 70s and 80s, and a bunch of P-08s and P-38s?
(http://www.cwocauctions.com/images/stories/Event2011/front_M2013.jpg)
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Recognize This?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/blogpics/Aug2013/Butch/Butch-Cassidy-Colt-SAA.jpg)
It's just happens to have belonged to Robert LeRoy Parker.
Now for those challenged by western history, that's Butch Cassidy.
Up for auction in September. Along with a lot of other guns from the 19th century.
Here's the auction catalog:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/59 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/59)
And here's the full flyer on Butch's gun complete with a picture of the Fort Worth Five gang
http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2013/08/butch-cassidy-and-end-of-wild-west.html?utm_source=2013-08-09+Butch+Cassidy&utm_campaign=2013-08-09+Butch+Cass&utm_medium=email (http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2013/08/butch-cassidy-and-end-of-wild-west.html?utm_source=2013-08-09+Butch+Cassidy&utm_campaign=2013-08-09+Butch+Cass&utm_medium=email)
Oh what the heck, here's the picture.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/blogpics/Aug2013/Butch/WildBunch.jpg)
Famous photo of the "Fort Worth Five" Left to right: Harry Longabaugh ("Sundance Kid"), William "News" Carver, Benjamin Kilpatrick ("The Tall Texan"), Harvey Logan ("Kid Curry"), and Robert LeRoy Parker ("Butch Cassidy").
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(Just when you though I'd given up on auctions and it was safe to come out.)
Rock Island is having a premier auction coming up 12/6-12/8. Most of it is way beyond me being in the 5 digit territory, but it will be an interesting one to watch and see what the various collectibles go for. There are over 600 revolvers, most of them single action, authentic, original single actions.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/22159.jpg)
First and by far the most valued thing is a pair of Colt Single actions with holster rig belonging to Ronald Reagan. But be advised you'll proabably need 6 digits in your bank account.
a cased set of consecutively serialized Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers presented to President Ronald Reagan. These revolvers were presented to President Reagan by famed quick draw artist and Hollywood firearm technical advisor Arvo Ojala and come with a fantastic Arvo Ojala presentation holster rig.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/BFH1A-Z-F1C-H.jpg)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/BFH1A-S-CU13-H.jpg)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/BFH1A-K-O2-O.jpg)
A little rich for you blood? Here's something below the $25k range.
a cased Colt Bisley Flattop Target revolver manufactured in 1910 chambered in the scarce 38-40 WCF cartridge, with a Colt factory letter. The letter validates the configuration of this revolver and lists it as one of three revolvers shipped on January 1910, to Simmons Hardware Company St Louis Mo. This revolver is accompanied by a Rare London Colt factory walnut storage/display case
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/WAE1-Z-F2-H.jpg)
How about a Colt 1874 Gatlin gun, with carriage?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/LQC1-Z-CU22-L.jpg)
OR
Colt Single Action Army revolver with carbine length octagon barrel ("Buntline Special") and detachable shoulder stock manufactured in 1876 with documentation. ~$50k
Iron frame Henry Lever Action Rifle manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company June 1862. ~$150k
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Automatic Pistol includes the Colt factory letter that indicates it was part of a lot of 200 Model 1911 pistols shipped to the Springfield Armory on March 2, 1912. ~$50k
And topping the non-firearm category is President Kennedy's rocker, with documentation of course. >$100k. Interesting that the owners decided to sell it at a gun auction and not a general collectibles auction.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/60/p_standard/GYK8-Z-O1-O.jpg)
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How long has it been since I jumped on this thread? This is sad :-[
This store and range was only 45 miles from me. This was his third try at a shop. You know what they say about horses and divorces.
He operated two different times out of outbuildings on his rural yards before this venture. First attempt he shut down when his wife demanded hundreds of thousands over the small business in a divorce settlement; the second time he was going bankrupt and convinced lenders that he could make a million if he moved into town and built a first rate facility, add a range, and expand his sales scope, and the third was this venture which shows he was a good salesman in front of the banker but wrong in his projections.
Also, the guy was a jerk!
I shoot winter league in a town the same distance the other side of me. It is a small club range in the basement of a business in downtown. Not as fancy, but actually nicer to use. Besides, not being a typical business we have a $50 membership and $15 per league. The Hunter's Den had both use fees and league membership that were unbelievably high, even when you realize he was a business with expenses. Top it off with you would expect that for a membership and participating in leagues you could get some price breaks on ammo, targets, whatever, but no. You even needed to purchase the targets for each evening after paying for the league price and the range time for the league.
Bottom line was that when he went under again nobody was shocked or really misses him.
Didn't catch this till last night. Hope nobody gets left out on the bidding. Auction at 7pm ET tonight.
Just one caveat: The building isn't included, but still how often do you get to bid on a 12 bad range?
South Central Minnesota Indoor Shooting Range - Going Out Of Business
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7WpLbK1w-XU/UNxgwlFQR6I/AAAAAAAAvcA/XJYprMgHpc0/s759/Shooting+Range.jpg)
An indoor shooting range located at the Hunters Den
Produced by Meggitt Defense System, a leader in the military industry. Caswell which is now owned by Meggitt was the manufacturer of the range. Meggitt Defense System has 80 years of experience and has installed over 11,000 domestic and international shooting ranges. Top quality and a proven reputation for performance makes this the most popular range design by far.
Features Include:
12 stall gun range.
25 yard total shooting length with an infinite choice of distance in between.
Benches.
Shooting rests.
Pockets for accessories.
Moveable safety shields.
Automatic target retrieval system with excellent speed and versatility.
The backstop is approximately 2 feet of ground up rubber tires (about 55,000 pounds) which will stop any handgun projectile, along with a number rifles bullets. The range is equipped with 2 huge air exchanges. We are currently running (4) 36" air ducts under high velocity to keep the air in the range clean and safe. The air is filtered through 24 filters and the air running into the range is approximately 99.7% pure to the best of our knowledge.
This unit also features the baffle system which catches bullets and stops ricochets.
Special Notes: Operation manuals are available for review upon request
Removal: Buyer to remove by February 15, 2013. Buyer is responsible for all rigging costs. For a rigging and moving quote, please contact our preferred rigger (optional): Randy at United Rigging, (515) 520-2458
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Ah, midwinter and I can smell the sawdust and the auctioneer's cigar. Or at least I can imagine it.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/1022 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/1022)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/32f1.jpg)
Rock Island Auction's winter Regional Firearms Auction is coming up 2/21-23. This will either serve to steer you away or suck you into it. There's nothing noteworthy, celabratory-wise like the previous auctions. Just a lot of:
Henry lever actions: In fact the only items over $10k are the Henry's.
M1 Carbine: There are a couple of IBM's and a Rockola.
Ah but wait, hidden in a group of three rifles is one by Irwin Pedersen. Check out the middle one.
Surprise it's collectors value isn't higher.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1022/p_standard/RJG6A-K-F2-L.jpg)
There are a thousand plus revolvers. Everything from pin fires, to percussion, to single actions, to modern day cartridge double actions.
Plenty of semi-auto pistols, too.
Also, this: A Smith and Wesson Armorer's Kit with parts and tools.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1022/p_standard/BNW46-F-O1-O.jpg)
As always. Buyer beware. Watch out for the auction fees.
And yes there is a cannon. 4-1/2" bore to give you some perspective.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1022/p_standard/BZW228-F-O1-O.jpg)
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Here's an interesting carbine in the upcoming Rock Island Auction.
9mm Collaspable stock. Feather Industries. Price seems about 3x higher than it should. I'll bid $300 and see what happens.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/1022/lid/1654
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1022/p_standard/GSJ11-K-F2B-L.jpg)
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I still keep my hand in, especially with Rock Island Auctions.
Thought these two would be of interest, if you have 5 bills.
The first is one of Ed McGivern's guns. He was the greatest greatest pistol shooter of all time. Now, Michlek may be a great shooter and certainly the greatest at reloading, but Ed... Ed could fire so fast the previous bullet wouldn't be all the way out the barrel when he fired the next one.
Anyway, here's a documented Colt SAA of his for a mere, $20K
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/61/p_thumbs/LYZ1-Z-F2-H.jpg)
You can bid at: http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/61/lid/1180 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/61/lid/1180)
Then how about a DA Colt owned by Clyde Barrow. Yep, Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde. This will cost you more like $40K
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/61/p_standard/BQW45-G-F2-H.jpg)
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/61/lid/1206 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/61/lid/1206)
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Yes, I'm still prowling the auction web sites. This weekend, 7/11-7/13's Rock Island Auction doesn' have anything of great historical significance. But there are a lot of good items this quarter.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1023
In the 5 digit bidding (>$9,999) there are a couple of S&W 320 revolver rifles, a Volcanic (Lot #1) and a "First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Case, Knife and Hip Flask, All Inscribed to Timothy "Longhair Jim" Courtright, Old West Gunfighter."
You can place one time pre-bids through RIA or use Proxibid for real time bidding. Warning 15%+ buyer's fee.
I'm bidding on all the 686's. (Not the mixed lots, just the stand alone Pro Series and the multiples where all the guns are 686.)
Here's a picture of the Volcanic.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1023/p_standard/LUZ1-Z-F2-L.jpg)
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And I won lot 807. Bid too much.
Two 686-6's one 4" one 6". It'll be $600 each, by the time, I pay bidder fee, FFL and shipping. Good buy, but I really didn't NEED them.
3 items in tomorrows auction. Have I gone overboard?
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So....is the 4" for sale? hint, hint
I looked at the listings. Too many that had multiple guns and not enough coin or need for multiples.
I still need a 4" stainless to fit between my 6" 629 and the 'baby' 649.
The quest continues....
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Here's the haul: Not sure how I'm going to sort all of these out, but definitely going to sell some of the older model I have of these.
686-6 4" ProSeries
686-6 6"
686-6 4"
686-6 5"
60 3"
All like new in matching box with original accessories. All told it'll be about $550ea with shipping and FFL. I didn't intend to spend that much, but I'll recoup some by selling the older models. And with the exception of the plain 4" model, they'll all keepers and will be seeing either CCW or competition duty soon.
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Nice catch on the 3" mod 60.
Those are sweet! 8)
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Uh, it's the attack of the neutron power modules. Or wait, maybe it's just a portable server farm? No, no, it a R.A.I.D. array.
(http://sauve.smugmug.com/Gun-General/i-hzkZmbk/0/L/IMG_0215-L.jpg)
It's the attack of the Smith & Wesson blue boxes. Arrrgh. The gun store called and they were overrun with them. Asked me to take a few off their hands.
And what's in them? BONUS TIME.
(http://sauve.smugmug.com/Gun-General/i-KchTGmh/0/L/IMG_0230-L.jpg)
Three of these are Pro Series. Three are 686 Plus. All are basically unfired, new in box. WOW.
A 686 Pro Series 4" and a 686+ Pro Series 5". A regular 686+ in 4" and 6". AND the bonus. The M 60 3" is a Pro Series!!!
The M60 is a sweet carry gun. The actions on the Pro Series are nice.
Now to figuring out what to do with this plethora of 686s. Some I'm keeping and some are going to become trading fodder of other guns.
Oh, a final family portrait. Yes there are four 4" ones. Can you tell which gun I shoot every week... and don't clean?
(http://sauve.smugmug.com/Gun-General/i-DWtV5CB/0/L/IMG_0256-L.jpg)
I know this isn't the "classifieds" but if anyone is interested in any of the 686 Plus's, PM me.
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Take a careful look at the picture below. What do you see? A plain, old, Colt Walker revolver?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/63/p_standard/XGA1-Z-F2-H.jpg)
Doesn't look like much. No fancy engraving or such. But that isn't just a Colt Walker, but it is one of the original revolvers issued to Company C under Col Walker. One of the first 220 such guns made to Walkers specifications. So for a mere pittance it can be yours in the upcoming RIA auction. (My guess is $250K) All the documentation, which is fascinating to read, is online as well.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/5/aid/63 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/5/aid/63)
(https://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/207fc.jpg)
Some other things of historical interest include three, yes 3, 1907 Savage .45 pistols. One a production model presented to Buffalo Bill and one of the actual test models which competed with the 1911 for the Army service pistol. Again there's pictures of the documentation.
A replica Gatling gun, and a number of Civil War era guns, including a Henry.
Lot's of Colt revolvers (modern SA/DA). Quite a few rifles and shotguns as well. So much to see even if you don't bid.
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I am so, so sorry. Because of my neglect I may have caused someone to miss the auction of a lifetime.
I didn't see it until this morning, but Friday's auction had the Charter Arms Undercover revolver used by Arthur Bremmer in his attempted assassination of Alabama Govenor George Wallace in 1972. If nothing else the accompanying documents are rather interesting. $15K-$30K
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/63/lid/499
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/63/p_standard/BXS1-R-F2-H.jpg)
This is truly a very unique and certainly a "one of a kind" revolver that was used by Arthur Bremmer in the attempted assassination of then Governor George Wallace of Alabama. This historic revolver is accompanied by numerous documents, police reports, hospital records and a 9 page Report of Investigation by the Prince George County Police, attesting the criminal act, verifying that this exact pistol was the one used in the assassination attempt. It is also accompanied by a copy of the sales receipt from the "Casanova Gun" shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Bremmer purchased the pistol. In May 1972, Governor Wallace was on a campaign tour as one of the democratic candidates for the Presidency of the United States and was shot after giving a campaign speech in Laurel Maryland. He was hit twice, with one bullet hitting his spine leaving him paralyzed for life from the waist down. Governor Wallace was a staunch democrat and populist within the state of Alabama, who served four (non-consecutive terms) as Governor and who vehemently opposed racial integration and mandatory busing in the state. Probably the most infamous act that he is so well known for was standing on the door steps of the Foster Auditorium of University of Alabama in an attempt to stop the Federally mandated integration of public schools in the south. To ensure that the schools were racially integrated, President John Kennedy ordered the 2nd Infantry Division to keep order and to enforce integration. In September of 1963, he attempted to do the same thing by trying to stop the enrollment of four black children in separate schools. However, he was stopped by a Federal Court Order and the children were allowed in. He later ran for the Democratic (or independent) nominee for President of the United States on four separate occasions; 1964, 1968, (with then retired General Curtis Lemay) then in 1972 (where he was shot) and again in 1976. On all four occasions he was defeated. Later in life he completely renounced segregation and embraced racial integration. He died in September of 1998 from septic shock due to a bacterial infection. The pistol as noted is a very small, five shot pocket revolver with round butt. It is blued with smooth walnut grips. The left side of the frame has been scratched/etched with "RAI/5-15-72", which is the exact date the revolver was turned over by the Secret Service Agent Robert A. Innamorati to FBI Agents Joseph Slaughter and George Sinclair. The right side of the frame is stamped with serial number "104347". The same serial number 104347 is listed on the copy of the sales receipt when Bremmer purchased it from a gunshop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Yes it's been 5 months since I've bothered with an auction. Been a busy spring.
So RIA's upcoming regional is coming up in June. I don't have the hard copy yet, but they sent me an email and I searched through the on-line catalog.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/1025 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/auction/aid/1025)
Nothing cheap. There's a lot of Henry's and old Winchesters. And this little jewel.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1025/p_standard/DHJ1-R-F2-H.jpg)
Know whose percussion revolver this was?
It was one of the two Clint Eastwood used in the movie, "The Outlaw, Josey Wales"
Overall there's some historically interesting stuff, but I think some things are way over priced. For example, a lot with a Remington 241 .22lr rifle and a Ruger 10/22, they're starting the bidding at $600. When you add Buyers Premium, shipping and FFL you're going to be paying close to $800. I realize 241s are historical and desirable, but they're not anywhere near selling for $500. And a brand new 10/22 is only $199. So you can buy them separately for a lot less than the starting bid price.
Have fun just looking. No canons or mortars or anything. Lots of historical revolvers though.
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(http://www.rockislandauction.com/blogpics/2015/July/KennedyM1/XAI222-Z-F3-L.jpg)
Yep, John Kennedy's M1 Garand from DCM.
The link is explains the history of this rifle.
My only question is why is it being auctioned. I only hope that whomever wins will let it remain in the National Museum.
http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2015/07/john-f-kennedys-m1-garand.html?utm_source=2015-07-31+JFK+M1Garand&utm_campaign=2015-8-1+JFK++M1Garand&utm_medium=email
(http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2015/07/john-f-kennedys-m1-garand.html?utm_source=2015-07-31+JFK+M1Garand&utm_campaign=2015-8-1+JFK++M1Garand&utm_medium=email)
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Not for the faint-of-heart, pocketbook-wise. Rock Island Fall Regional Auction.
Here's two of the creme-de-la-creme.
A pair of Colt, factory engraved Single Action Army. Think around $150,000 ! ! !
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/65/p_standard/BNJ1A-X-CU92-H.jpg)
Pistols not your thing? How about a John Ulrich Signed Factory Engraved and Big Game Gold Inlaid Winchester Model 1910 in 401SL?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/65/p_standard/BNJ23-R-F2-L.jpg)
BONUS: If you have $200,000+ to spare then why not go full automatic with a Krieghoff Second Model FG-42 Fallschirmjaegergewehr Paratrooper Rifle?
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/65/p_standard/RCP1-Z-F4-L.jpg)
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If you really want to spend some money look for a Krieghoff Lugar to go with the FG
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Not for the faint of heart. Plenty of class III German and American autos.
For the Colt Python fans, several models expect to sell upwards of $9,000!
Here's a couple of gems:
Singer 1911 $75K: http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3588 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3588)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/PCG1-T-F1-H.jpg)
Savage 1907 .45ACP. $25K One of the test pistols that competed against the 1911.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/1703 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/1703)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/XBV68-J-F2-H.jpg)
If those are too rich for you, there's a Savage 1907 in .32 caliber. Actually a pair for only about $1,200.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3852 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3852)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/YBE77A-J-F1-H.jpg)
My favorite, if I win the lottery, is the engraved and gold inlaid High Standard 50th Anniversary Crusader Double Action Revolver with Case. Matching s/n pair actually, for just ~$2,500... EACH. One in .45Colt, the other in .44Mag. You'll have to bid separately and hope you win both.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3793 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3793)
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3794 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3794)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/TCH5-R-F2B-H.jpg)
The oddities:
U.S. Civil War Era Ames Foundry Model 1841 6 Pounder Cannon Dated 1855 with Provenance (Carriage is reproduction.) ~$85K
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3174 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3174)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/CCQ1-Z-O2-O.jpg)
And finally a Mateba semi-automatic revolver:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/831 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/831)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/66/p_standard/CWK1185-Z-F1-H.jpg)
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A couple years ago I was at a local auction cuz a friend of mine wanted gun advice after I told him a "civil war" STYLE muzzle loader with a polyurethane stock and peep site was most likely a reproduction , especially when I turned it over and saw the Pedersoli address stamp.
I suggested he bet at least $125 and be willing to go to $250 on a like new, 1907Savage in 380 he didn't want to take a chance on not getting his money back.
After I got home I did some research and rubbed his nose in the fact that when you ASK some one to share their knowledge with you you're a damned fool not to listen.
He hasn't spoken to me since LOL
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After I got home I did some research and rubbed his nose in the fact that when you ASK some one to share their knowledge with you you're a damned fool not to listen.
I usually don't rub their nose in it. I just assume a superior attitude with my nose in the air. ;)
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Not a firearm, but definitely worth taking a peak at and reading the story behind.
GEORGE WASHINGTON's TELESCOPE.
The article about it's authenticity:
http://rockislandauction.blogspot.com/2015/11/george-washingtons-telescope.html?utm_source=2015-11-14+Telescope&utm_campaign=2015-11-14+Telescope&utm_medium=email
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/blogpics/2015/November/Telescope/GYK73-J-O1-O.jpg)
In case you have a spare $25k laying around, the auction is 12/4-6 and can be viewed:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3084 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/66/lid/3084)
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RIA isn't having another auction till the end of April, so I'm in for a long dry spell.
To fill in the time, I checked out a bunch of minor auctions, but alas, didn't find anything of real interest.
There is a police confiscated guns auction in Knoxville. It's full of junk guns. If you're so inclined. Check out what the criminal element is carrying. There is a .50AE Desert Eagle, but not a lot of real interest.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=104309
I did find this little auction coming up the end of January. The pre-bids are all low, since its so far out, but it might be worth keeping an eye on. Right now, 1916 and 1936 Lugars are at ~$250, M1 Carbine at $220 and a Liberator at $180 (no box though). In Valparaiso, IN 46383
KraftAuctions.com
Or through Proxibid.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=101172
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check youtube for forgotton weapons.
there is a guy that gets to fondle some of the cooler guns at these auctions and puts up videos on them.
he almost cost me $4300 I lost the auction by$ 300 lol.
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One of those sites had a Jennings .22 pistol for $60 and now it's up to $70. It wasn't worth that much when it was new. I had one and it was a fun gun until it wore out.
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I studied micro-econ from a professor who's main area of expertise was auctions. Long and short people get carried away with the bidding. And if you're the auction company you do things to encourage this. If you think, pre-bids are out of hand, in-person bidding can be insane.
A local fishing/hunting/shooting store went under and I went to the on-site auction. People where paying retail and more for the guns! Heck the store should just have had a monthly going-out-of-business auction. They would have made a fortune and only had to be open one night a month.
I've learned to be patient and let things go if they aren't bargains. For every gun I win at auction I probably have lost 15 or 20 other bids because I refuse to be caught up in the fever of the moment. Patience and knowing your prices is VERY important
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I studied micro-econ from a professor who's main area of expertise was auctions. Long and short people get carried away with the bidding. And if you're the auction company you do things to encourage this. If you think, pre-bids are out of hand, in-person bidding can be insane.
A local fishing/hunting/shooting store went under and I went to the on-site auction. People where paying retail and more for the guns! Heck the store should just have had a monthly going-out-of-business auction. They would have made a fortune and only had to be open one night a month.
I've learned to be patient and let things go if they aren't bargains. For every gun I win at auction I probably have lost 15 or 20 other bids because I refuse to be caught up in the fever of the moment. Patience and knowing your prices is VERY important
just like buying a used car or a house. this is what I will pay, let me know yes or no.
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Hey, I was just looking at that Mateba. Did that fire from the bottom cylinder like the Chiapas Rhino ?
Sure looks that way.
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Yep fires from the bottom chamber. Also, since the barrel is so low in the beefed up frame, there's no need for top strap, though some model do. I think they've been made in .357Mag, .44Mag and .454 Casull. A rifle version as well.
(http://swatkats.info/mbi/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Mateba_6_Unica.jpg)
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Hey, I was just looking at that Mateba. Did that fire from the bottom cylinder like the Chiapas Rhino ?
Sure looks that way.
same designer
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The most interesting thing about the Mateba is that it's a recoil operated semi-automatic. That's something you don't see very often. I didn't know they made a rifle version. It's a funny looking thing. I read somewhere it was a 12.5" barrel (or an 18" for us). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKQzXlyYDpY
Gun broker has one for sale. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=529233631#PIC
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I'd buy it in a heart best, but the $180 export and $250 import & FFL is just a killer. That and the +$2,000 price.
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You can probably find one in this country. I remember seeing both pistols and rifles in Shot gun News back in the 80's
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Jumping the gun a little on this auction since it's not until Feb 25-28th.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/blogpics/2016/01-January/pre1026/FRONT-COVER-1026_web.jpg)
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1026 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/1026)
Rock Island Auction's Regional Auction. Nothing terribly outstanding jumps out. There's a few signal and line throwing cannons and a number of historic machine guns, which unfortunately are declared by BATF to be "unserviceable" (how sad). The high end is dominated by New Haven Henry and Winchester 1866 lever actions. The most expensive of which is this engraved one for only about $25,000 if you're so inclined.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1026/p_standard/XMQ422-S-CU2-L.jpg)
Here's an example of a World War I Nurnberg Production Model 08/15 Maxim Machine Gun with Bipod. "Unserviceable" for about $5,000.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1026/p_standard/RBO6-R-F2-L.jpg)
If you're a historical collector, especially World War stuff, then you'll like the U.S. Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle for around three grand.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1026/p_standard/YBE143-R-F2-L.jpg)
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I've become satiated with auctions, so primarily just following RIA. That and my priorities are pretty utilitarian these days.
The upcoming Premiere auction has some wonderful historic pieces. I posted one to Jim Wilson's FB page. And below is another one. This auction has "premiere" pieces so typically it's single guns nothing less than ~$1,000. There are a few lots with multiple guns, but not many. Cannons, shotguns, and rifles. Several Liberators and historic 1911's. It's worth it to peruse the catalog just for the history.
What strikes me odd is the several Colt snake revolvers for <$1,500. Typically, these sell for two grand or upwards. So if you've just got to have one then go for it. Yes, there is a pair of my favorite High Standard Crusaders with matching s/n 44C022 and 45C022. Sadly, at $2,500+ each they're way beyond my price range. They'd make a great collectibles and investment, but you wouldn't want to shoot them, even dry fire would be out. Also sadly, is they are auctioning them separately. Hate for them to be split up. Anybody got $10K to loan me?
http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/67 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/search/aid/67)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/_uploads/ria/24b36.jpg)
Now if you happen to have a a cool $500,000 just laying around. How about a Historic Presentation Cased Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver Inscribed to Latter Day Saint Leader and Utah Territory Governor Brigham Young
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1222 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1222)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/67/p_standard/VDP1-Z-F2B-H.jpg)
And this bit of history. The letters are a fascinating history of the old west.
"Exceptional, Historic and Previously Unknown Cuno Helfricht Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver Owned by the Legendary Andrew Robertson, Cattle Baron of West Texas, with Phenomenal Documentation and Consigned Directly from the Robertson Family"
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1251 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/67/lid/1251)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/67/p_standard/JDM1-Z-CU32-H.jpg)
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I took a quick look and they have a Baby Nambu with ammo and some Class III stuff including a couple of experimental Thompson's. It's an amazing collection.
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I forgot to tell yous guys. I'm sure you tire of hearing about the auctions. RIA has a big one this weekend and I kinda of poo-poo it because there wasn't but one lot I bid on.
BUT IF YOU HURRY, there's this M151 for sale and you can probably get it for ~$4,000. A lot cheaper than a 60's Karmen Ghia or a VW Pickup.
Oh, didn't you know? An M151 is a AM General Corp 4x4 Utility Vehicle. Better known as a Jeep.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1027/p_standard/NCS865-Z-O1-O.jpg)
I'd repaint the "Island Time" logo, but hey, they haven't made these in 30 years. Great for parades. Mount an M2 on the back.
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I used to strip these in a morning and put all the parts onto a new uni body in a day.
They came from the factory painted in pink primer, we had our own paint shop.
A 50 cal on one of these would flip it.
4 guys could pick one up and carry it.
M-60's were pretty common, or a TOW launcher.
The one shown is not street legal since it lacks the roll bar they were required to add inthe80's.
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When I was in the service I saw listed a Davy Crockett Recoilless Rifle capable of delivering a nuclear warhead mounted on a jeep.
This Google search shows a few articles and some pictures
https://www.google.com/#q=davy+crockett+recoilless+rifle
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When I was stationed in Key West in 75, we heard that government surplus was selling crated, disassembled Jeeps for about 500 bucks. Never verified nor could I afford one..
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That Jeep needs a 106(105?)mm recoiless rifle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjpC9H99MLw
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OKAY. Who bid this thing sky high?
Pre-Auction estimates were $3,000 to a high of $6,500.
HIGH BID: $13,000
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Just watching for my lot to go by.
Three Whitney Wolverines. The first one went for $1,100.
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/1027/p_standard/BEI115-R-F2-H.jpg)
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If Buck Rogers had a .22 that would be it.
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Davy Crockett, was the stuff of Sci Fi. Not surprising considering how many of the eras SF writers were involved in things like engineering for NASA(Gregory Benford, Arthur Clark etc ) "Star Ship Trooper's" is one I can think of that utilizes shoulder mounted nuke recoiless rifles.
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I had bids on a woodsmen and sxs. Not even close to top bid.
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While prices weren't through the roof, I'm still sensing they were higher than usual. Panic buying, maybe?
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could be, or it could be people are speculating that gun values will spike.
which if Hillary gets in, they will.
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Just watching for my lot to go by.
Three Whitney Wolverines. The first one went for $1,100.
Several on Gunbroker right now. Including a nickel plated one with a box. Supposedly 500 or less of those made.
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Hadn't really seen a lot of interesting things lately. The upcoming RIA event in September is way over priced for me. And not anything I really need. Looking at the higher priced items for fun this one does have a number of gems.
Two Whitney's this one with original matching box. $1,500+
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/831 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/831)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/68/p_standard/ZFE67-R-F1B-H.jpg)
For you knife lovers how about a J. Russel & Co 6" long spear point presented to Theodore Roosevelt for use on his African safaris? With documentation ~$200,000
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1020 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1020)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/68/p_standard/WFQ1-R-O1-O.jpg)
If that's not rich enough for you. Pistol fans will jump at this:
Historic Hermann Goering Presentation Walther Factory Engraved and Gold Plated PPK Semi-Automatic Pistol with Carved Grips, Personalized Ring and Cuff Links. $300,000+ I'd bid on it, but it's in 7.65 and I don't need another caliber to keep up with.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1409 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1409)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/68/p_standard/BCX216-Z-F3-H.jpg)
Finally for you rifle fans. Magnificent, Iconic and Historic Presentation Cased Conrad F. Ulrich Twice Signed Masterpiece: The Three Graces Winchester Deluxe Model 1866 Musket Originally Owned By U.S. Senator Thomas Witherell Palmer. I wonder if you could use this in SASS. Let's guess around $350,000
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1011 (http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/68/lid/1011)
(http://www.rockislandauction.com/photos/68/p_standard/FFU1347-Z-F1C-L.jpg)
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Damn you, just bid on 4 guns. ;D
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Fancy and collectable guns have been on of the best performing investments of the last 10 or 20 years.
If you want to diversafy your portfolia skip gold and get a Holland and Holland.
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My only issue with that is that I don't selk guns, Ijust buy them.
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And yes, I still check out RIAuctions.
There are a pair of S&W 629 DX models. Given the 15% fee, I could only see my way to $750ea on these. I've really wanted to upgrade my 629 to a DX style. f I win I'll be selling both my current -1 in 8-3/8" and the one that comes with this lot. Just keeping the 6" one.
About 20 items in the 6 digits. Including an Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle owned by Captain Jack Crawford and then Gifted to Fellow Western Scout and Poet James Barton Adams Also a Winchester Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine Presented by Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) to Deadwood Businessman and Friend M.R. "Gold Nugget Mike/Deadwood Mike" Russell with Factory Letter. Documentation provided in both cases.
About the cheapest lot is a Colt New Service Double Action Revolver, Documented Shipped to New York's Sing Sing Prison. Under $800.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/69/ (https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/69/)
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And, I'm back.
Upcoming RIA action in 2 weeks, is pretty run-of-the-mill. The highest priced items are Henry, New Haven and Winchester lever actions.
Of course, in case you're wondering, for my retirement party you guys can get me a pair of High Standard Crusaders. Just such a pair are up for auction. Matching s/n's. Of course one is 44M and the other 45LC.
I picked out 5 lots I was interested in. Two of them contained Camp Carbines and the other 3 had S&W revolvers. I checked to see what the pre-bids were over at ProxiBid and decided they wanted too much money.
I did however find Jeff Dobson Auctions in NW GA had a S&W M66 (no-dash w/ stainless rear sight) up for auction and I put down $400. Silly me. There's 18% bidder fee plus the sales tax. But I also bid $160 on a 10/22. I've wanted a beater to rebuild, for a while. Maybe this will be it.
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Ian at Forgotten Weapons is doing a lever gun history series using the Henry and Winchesters .
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Alf, aren't you going to bid on the Rogak 18 ?
Steyr GB built in the US as interpreted by the Khyber Pass.
Should go cheap.
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No to the Rogak 18.
Did mean to mention the Crusader is on the C&R list. Not 50 years old but considered a special collecteable and is specifically C&R'd by the ATF
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The Rogak P-18 is supposed to be one of the worst pistols ever made. The parts were so far out of spec that the gas system didn't even work and it was blow-back operated.
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Lost out in the local auction. The 10/22 went for $190. Duh. FOLKS! Brand new ones are on sale for $199! With The buyer premium it actually cost the buyer $220. And the S&W M66 went for $690. Yes it's a first run edition for that model but it's not worth that much.
I'll put some perfunctory bids down at RIA to maintain my buyer status. I do like the free catalogs they send.
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I got my 10/22 so long ago that brand new it was somewhere around $63 and change IIRC. Maybe around $70, and it came with a real walnut stock. Now used stocks sell online for more than what the whole gun cost me. If I was to buy a 10/22 at auction I hope I would have sense enough not to pay the new gun price for a used gun.
I went to an estate auction once and bid on a couple of rifles. I remember one being an HK91. There may have been one with a retractable stock and one with a fixed stock but it's been so long I can't remember. They went for a lot more than I was willing to pay. I got a touch of auction fever and bought some 5.56 NATO ammo for more than I should have. Some was Israeli M193 and some was Chinese FMJ. The Chinese ammo jammed pretty bad in my Beta C-Mag in one of my AR15s and I haven't tried the Israeli ammo in it. It all needs to be shot up. The tips of the bullets dragged in the C-Mag but IIRC it worked in GI 30-round mags.
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I'm back.
RIA Premiere auction going on this weekend. All "collectible" so no multi-gun lots. Mostly expensive stuff. Colt snakes, high end shotguns, etc. But I found what I want.
IMI/Billistics UZI Sub-Machine Gun with Coastal Gun Silencer, Class III/NFA -A) IMI/Action Arms UZI Carbine, Billistics Incorporated Full Auto Upgrade, Class III/NFA Machine Gun, Fully Transferrable, with Accessories
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/72/2547/billistics-inc-uzi-smg-wcoastal-gun-silencer-class-iiinfa
I'm just short of the suggested beginning price of $6,900 by about $6,800.
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That's out of my league too but it reminds me of something. The semi-auto Uzi carbine they used to make with a 16 inch barrel was only 24 inches long overall with the stock folded. The state of Michigan specifically names it as not being a legal firearm here, but how was that non-NFA legal anywhere? Couldn't it fire with the stock folded putting in the same class as a SBR?
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Reminds me of when my sister called a few years ago and asked whether with her new smart phone it needed to be totally discharged every week or not. I told her the logic of charging Li-Ion batteries was so far beyond Ni-Cads and so complex it was not capable of mortal comprehension. Same with some of the
AOW laws.
To SBR or not SBR that is the question.
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The 1919A4 looked great. That M16A1 was starting too high in my opinion at $18k unless there is something special about it. I can't believe how high that Ingram is starting at. My Class III dealer used to get them by the boxful around $200 each. If I had only known.
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I wonder if the guys bidding on this gold cup trophy have seen the 5 pages of Gunbroker ads that show several for approx $800? (without the added fees!)
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/72/3852/colt-gold-cup-trophy-semiautomatic-pistol-with-case (https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/72/3852/colt-gold-cup-trophy-semiautomatic-pistol-with-case)
I have kept the auction bug at bay, ain't gonna look no more!!
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Too good not to share.
Rock Island Auction has one of Ed Givern's S&W .357 Registered Magnums up for auction. S&W letters, newspaper and magazine articles and an autographed copy of his book, Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting. Beginning bid is only $18k, but you might want to have an extra $10k or so in your back pocket.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/89/478/ed-mcgiverns-smith-wesson-357-registered-magnum-revolver (https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/89/478/ed-mcgiverns-smith-wesson-357-registered-magnum-revolver)
Among collections being sold are, Mac McCroskie, Joe Marlin Hilliard, Dr. Robert Beeman, Jim Supica, Baily Brower Jr., the Don & Carol Wilkerson Collection and the Putnam Green Collection. Not sure is Tom Selleck has anything in this particular auction or not.
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He does:
https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/89/?savedSearch=The-Tom-Selleck-Collection
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He does:
https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/89/?savedSearch=The-Tom-Selleck-Collection
Dang, I can't afford one of his 22's. I really like that Marlin 1897...I'm just going to stay happy with my Model 39. The Belgium Browning 22's are sweet as well...and priced above my pay grade.
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He does:
https://www.rockislandauction.com/catalog/89/?savedSearch=The-Tom-Selleck-Collection
Fun looking at the collection. Would love to hear him give the story behind them. I'm sure that there are a few with great stories.
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I bet there are some stories. There's a pic with Charlston Heston at some event for providence on a shotgun.
I'd really like to know why he's selling these and if he is keeping others. That Blaser set is really fine...
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I bet there are some stories. There's a pic with Charlston Heston at some event for providence on a shotgun.
I'd really like to know why he's selling these and if he is keeping others. That Blaser set is really fine...
From what I have seen of his collection, there are MANY others he has, as far as I know. Most notable is the Sharps from Quigly Down Under. I have also seen a few others from movies. Need to remember that he is not a young man anymore, and probably downsizing. Could also be some donations being made.