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skicat
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Suppose a guy was 12 gauge rich, had more utilitarian(non collectable) shotguns than he needed, was thinking about selling them and turning some plain firearms into 1 sweet firearm. What would you buy in the 3-5 thousand dollar range? Let's hear what you guys would buy in that situation.
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And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
The question is highly subjective. The only gun that would interest me right now would be a good target 9mm pistol. The very best production gun of that discription in my opinion would be a S&W 952 and a good one would probably run three or four grand.
You are absolutely right. It is completely subjective! I would probably lean toward finding a good deal on a vintage S&W or an older Winchester
a highly engraved hi-point
Sir, it is a pleasure to meet a gentleman of such fine taste! And will it be tucked in the front of your sagging jeans, or carried by your boy Rock-Rock?
It will happen again, and a $600 AR will easily sell for $1,200.
If I were to dump some of my guns - I'd get a cowboy action rig + a couple spares (lever actions & side x sides).
The question is highly subjective. The only gun that would interest me right now would be a good target 9mm pistol. The very best production gun of that discription in my opinion would be a S&W 952 and a good one would probably run three or four grand.
Guess ya never laid yer paws on a Sig P210.
There's a good reason you pay North of $2500 for one nowadays.
quote:Originally posted by Ricci Wright
The question is highly subjective. The only gun that would interest me right now would be a good target 9mm pistol. The very best production gun of that discription in my opinion would be a S&W 952 and a good one would probably run three or four grand.
Guess ya never laid yer paws on a Sig P210.
There's a good reason you pay North of $2500 for one nowadays.
That said IF I get rich quick I will buy two one for me and one for ...............me.
Accuracy is great but that is one gun. I can buy about 15 AR-15s for that money and spray bullets all over the place, the Sig guy would never get a shot off
[:D]
Not enough information to point you in the right direction, would you want a semi automatic, a side by side, an over and under, a pump action? Do you want a collectible or just a high quality field gun? These questions you have to answer before we can steer you in the right direction.
Not looking to be steered because I know what sort of things I like. I want to know what you would do with 3-5 thousand that isn't earmarked for anything responsible. The bills are payed, the repairs are finished, the kids college fund is fine, what firearm would you get just because you want it?
and no this is not a GAW![:D]
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
Not enough information to point you in the right direction, would you want a semi automatic, a side by side, an over and under, a pump action? Do you want a collectible or just a high quality field gun? These questions you have to answer before we can steer you in the right direction.
Not looking to be steered because I know what sort of things I like. I want to know what you would do with 3-5 thousand that isn't earmarked for anything responsible. The bills are payed, the repairs are finished, the kids college fund is fine, what firearm would you get just because you want it?
and no this is not a GAW![:D]
a 1970's Colt Sauer in a short action, preferably a 308.
quote:Originally posted by 204targetman
a highly engraved hi-point
Sir, it is a pleasure to meet a gentleman of such fine taste! And will it be tucked in the front of your sagging jeans, or carried by your boy Rock-Rock?
Its a highly engraved hi-point. I wouldn't carry something like that. ruin the collector value.
I didn't spend that kind of money on one, but bought a very nice Winchester 101 a couple of years back that is a pleasure to look at and a joy to shoot.
Brad Steele
That money will get you a very nice 12 Gauge O/U, skicat.
I didn't spend that kind of money on one, but bought a very nice Winchester 101 a couple of years back that is a pleasure to look at and a joy to shoot.
An over/under is actually one that I don't own.
yet[:D]
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Most certainly a python. Friend of mine is bringing one over tomorrow that his son bought from a retired Secret Service agent. The action had been worked over by their armorers when he was active duty. As I understand it's like butter .... totally smooth on double action and super crisp on single.
And a few rescued - salvaged pieces that were incomplete or had been neglected - abused - forgotten - Bubba butchered that I have resurrected with available - affordable materials that shoot and are neat to look at - have a high fun factor - draw attention...
There are a few that have escaped me - that I never had the chance borrow - test shoot - handle - fondle - appraise or sell...
Krag jorgonson glass topped sniper rifle
Lee navy straight pull glass topped sniper rifle
1917 American built US enfield glass topped sniper rifle
(On US guns a Warner swazey sighting unit is OK)
Full length Italian carcano glass topped sniper rifle
They simply never appear - they are my unicorns.
It's rare to even find a picture or reference to these
They are all interesting platforms if you can find any info it's worth looking at
Mike
That money will get you a very nice 12 Gauge O/U, skicat.
I didn't spend that kind of money on one, but bought a very nice Winchester 101 a couple of years back that is a pleasure to look at and a joy to shoot.
Depending on what options you get... A grand will get you one of these.... (I love it...)
Suppose a guy was 12 gauge rich, had more utilitarian(non collectable) shotguns than he needed, was thinking about selling them and turning some plain firearms into 1 sweet firearm. What would you buy in the 3-5 thousand dollar range? Let's hear what you guys would buy in that situation.
Are you still wanting a shotgun???
quote:Originally posted by skicat
Suppose a guy was 12 gauge rich, had more utilitarian(non collectable) shotguns than he needed, was thinking about selling them and turning some plain firearms into 1 sweet firearm. What would you buy in the 3-5 thousand dollar range? Let's hear what you guys would buy in that situation.
Are you still wanting a shotgun???
There are shotguns I still would like to own. I want a trench gun, a lever action 10 gauge, a Win model 12 in 20 gauge, an O/U like Don suggested, and I've always wanted a Win 21 but those get spendy in a real hurry. I have similar lists of rifles and handguns in my head and I keep watching all the time.
quote:Originally posted by toad67
quote:Originally posted by skicat
Suppose a guy was 12 gauge rich, had more utilitarian(non collectable) shotguns than he needed, was thinking about selling them and turning some plain firearms into 1 sweet firearm. What would you buy in the 3-5 thousand dollar range? Let's hear what you guys would buy in that situation.
Are you still wanting a shotgun???
There are shotguns I still would like to own. I want a trench gun, a lever action 10 gauge, a Win model 12 in 20 gauge, an O/U like Don suggested, and I've always wanted a Win 21 but those get spendy in a real hurry. I have similar lists of rifles and handguns in my head and I keep watching all the time.
I've owned several Model 12's, 3 in 20ga. Someone always comes along and offers me way more money than I have in them, and, "poof" they're gone. One I sold was a 20ga, 26" improved cylinder, it was a great quail gun and I wish I still had it.
Anything Merkel...[;)]
Angela Merkel?
https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-Angela-Merkel-gaffes
She does have some knockers, I'll give her that.