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Said good bye to a gun today......

robsgunsrobsguns Member Posts: 4,581 ✭✭
edited September 2002 in General Discussion
I wrapped up a transaction today, sold my Whitworth Express 458 Win. Mag. I wont miss shooting it, cause it kicked so much I didnt, to be honest with you. But I will miss it just being here. It was the most beautiful gun I've ever had in my collection, European Walnut, deep beautiful gloss blue finish, even though there were some obvious machining marks on the trigger guard. Kind of mixed feelings about selling a gun like that. Kicked so much it wasnt fun to shoot, but was so darn powerful you liked knowing it was there just in case. Well, sounds like I didnt want to sell it huh? I didnt, wasnt trying, but the Wanted Forum here sold it for me, when I answered an add saying I had one, and the guy offered me a LOT more than what I paid for it, and even more than Blue Book. Guess thats the way things go sometimes. Just in time actually, cause I bought that M1A right after I sold that .458. Only thing is, even though I'm sure the M1A will shoot alright, I havent shot it yet, it sure wont ever look as nice as that .458. I guess I better stop crying, she was just a 'trophy wife', was a bit** to play with, he, he, he, he. Well, I'm leaving in the AM, see you guys in about 11 days. Gotta get ready for the good old home town gun store browsing, cant wait. Ryan

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,484 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    We all feel your pain....But hey an M1A us awful pretty also, give her time, she will slowly fill that void in you heart and your gun rack....

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just don't visit Fulton Armory's website and read their FAQ...

    If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

    The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    So do you hear Neil Sedaka singing breaking up is hard to do?? LOL.
    One thing for sure, you will begin to regret the decision to sell. It's just a matter of time. I've been there too many times to think otherwise.

    Woods
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  • ccasey612ccasey612 Member Posts: 901 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sometimes you just have to let go. I love my guns and if I ever have to let one go I do not know how I would handle it.

    If you will blame gun makers for every shooting then blame car maker for every car accident.
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  • Iroquois ScoutIroquois Scout Member Posts: 930 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    On another topic I seem to remember that at one time you were looking for a shop to handle transfers in N.C. When I was at MCAS Cherry Point there was a shop in Havelock called Bullseye Gun Shop that was owned by a retired Marine Major who would do transfers. I know that it is a bit of a drive from Jacksonville/New River,but it is something you might want keep in mind. Semper Fi! Scout
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