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juju
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Ok, here is my dilema(yeah I know spelling[:p])
My local pawnshop has the prettiest Longbranch Enfield (Canadian 1950) you have ever seen, bore is mint, wood is near perfect and its just plain sweet. Problem is I just dont have the cash to get it ($240), should I sell my single shot 45/70 or custom stag handled bowie knife to get this gun? I would really like to have it (never owned a .303 before) but hate the idea of parting with one of my 45/70's or the knife.
He wont do a layaway and I know that gun wont sit there very long.
So, what do you guys think, sell something and get it, or just hope its there when I can save up?
JuJu(dont hold back, lets hear what you got to say)
My local pawnshop has the prettiest Longbranch Enfield (Canadian 1950) you have ever seen, bore is mint, wood is near perfect and its just plain sweet. Problem is I just dont have the cash to get it ($240), should I sell my single shot 45/70 or custom stag handled bowie knife to get this gun? I would really like to have it (never owned a .303 before) but hate the idea of parting with one of my 45/70's or the knife.
He wont do a layaway and I know that gun wont sit there very long.
So, what do you guys think, sell something and get it, or just hope its there when I can save up?
JuJu(dont hold back, lets hear what you got to say)
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JuJu(in debt up to his eyeballs as it is)
Ask a relative for an early christmas present.. [:D]
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greeker, great idea, now if I can just find an one dumb enough to lend me the money, HAIRY, EMM how bout a loan?
JuJu(just kidding Hairy and EMM, you guys know I love ya[:D])
Robo, appreciate that but like I said; I dont borrow money from friends.[:)]
greeker, great idea, now if I can just find an one dumb enough to lend me the money, HAIRY, EMM how bout a loan?
JuJu(just kidding Hairy and EMM, you guys know I love ya[:D])
Baaahh! You're too modest! I may be a young little turd but I know a good opportunity when I see one and I seize it! [:D][:D][:D]
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Unless of coarse you just want to trade me for my like new Enfield?
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It will then wind up costing you $290 providing you take care of the pawn ticket within 30 days.
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Idea...
I'm a dealer....I buy the rifle it's shipped to me.
When your flush I sell you the rifle...same price plus shipping costs.
If you decide later you don't want it..I will sell it.
No loans..straightforward deal...round-a-bout lay-a-way.
Shipping I would not think would be over $20 bucks or so both ways.
Just need a FFL daler on your end to get it back to you.
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Must be one heck of an Enfield.
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I am thinking about a couple of your offers now. I dont like to borrow and since some of you have offered to either buy/trade for my 45/70 or buy and hold the rifle till I can afford it(maybe a month, month and a 1/2) I may do this.
I know the .303 is not the most powerful round out there but I have always wanted one and most I see are either the ISHAPORE or are in rough shape. This rifle is beautiful and I would like to add it to my collection. Since I already shoot a .300 winmag and a 45/70 (I have 3, 2 levers and a single shot)I could part with one and I dont mind a slightly underpowered round in the .303, besides the NAZI's in WWII didnt think is was too weak[:D]
I appreciate the offers (specially you poolshot, I gotta call you anyway on another issue, shoot me your phone number again please).
I will sleep on it tonight and let you know what I am going to do, once again thanks for the thoughts/opinions and offers to help.
JuJu(you folks really are the best)
I got a warm fuzzy feeling all over just reading this post. [:I]
Good job fellows......
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Regards,
that doesn't do layaways.The length of time
they allow may vary,depending on $$$$$ involved,
but I've seen them go from anywhere from 2-6 months.
You obviously have a burning desire to own this gun,
but if your unable to borrow from a freind,or take up
an offer from one of us here to help,then I'd tell
the pawn shop dude to stick it where the sun don't shine!
IMHO
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
Or are you inferring something else?
If so, well you dont know me very well do you, so be a good lad and run along before you get into mischief.
if not then thanks for the heads up but I am not interested in that particlular gun.
JuJu(who can supply you with the phone and address of the dealer with the one I want if you would like)
JuJu(we cant always get what we want, but if we try somtimes....[;)])
drobs, the one on the link you posted is a mismatched gun, bolt and receiver dont have the same serial number, its also a 1945 model. The one I am thinking about getting is all matching, even the stock and is a 1950 model. The one in the link you posted is also import marked. The one I am looking at is not. Lot of difference in the two guns.
Or are you inferring something else?
If so, well you dont know me very well do you, so be a good lad and run along before you get into mischief.
if not then thanks for the heads up but I am not interested in that particlular gun.
JuJu(who can supply you with the phone and address of the dealer with the one I want if you would like)
Not sure what you're implying but is it kinky???[:0][:0]
Seriously now, I'd hold off on this one. Another one will come along.
Regards,
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The British .303 is not a 30-06 nor a .308 but it is the British .303, a round which I would not want to get hit with. It has effectively brought down big game and enemy soldiers for nearly 100 years and is still being widely used in the sport field and third world battlefields...........there must be a reason.
The last four deer I took was with a .303 and they dropped in their tracks at ranges from 50yds +/- to 125yds +/-. Those ugly beater rifles you see for sale in the magazines are highly underestimated. With a little searching you can find real nice condition .303 Enfields that make excellent sporters or military restoration pieces for less than $100.00! In my opinion the Enfiled is the AK of the older bolt action military rifles..........it takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
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Sounds like it's a good thing that he likes you enough
to protect you from yourself[:D],but as gunpaq mentioned,
It seems that if you really,really,really want it,you two
could work something out.
Good luck,
BW
IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.