On an auction a short time ago there was a small anvil up. IIRC it was 8" tall, unmarked with mfg or date.Not a thing. I could see how things were going and threw out a couple of opening bids that were at the top end of what I was willing to pay; the bidding just zoomed up from there.
I won't be at the auction tomorrow but there are plenty of hand and shop tools being offered. I hope they attract a more sensible crowd than showed up a week ago.
When I go to the gun auction, I have hopes of bringing something home. There are several things I want enough to overpay at least a little. And I think I'll drive my truck, just hoping to get a good deal on ammo. They still haven't published an inventory of ammo available.
+1Ben, you are way more fascinating than the guy from those mexican beer commercials! Thanks for the info.
I attended the preview today. I didn't look at everything but if there's a particular gun anyone is interested in, ask me about it and I'll check my notes.
I attended the preview today. I didn't look at everything but if there's a particular gun anyone is interested in, ask me about it and I'll check my notes.
Of the fun blasters in inventory, it was in better shape than most. There was cosmetic wear and it was pretty grungy. There were some dings. I remember thinking that it could use refinishing to look good but that's not really the point of that pistol, is it?Anything stand out in your memory of the HK SP89? Always wanted one.
Thanks for the kind words.Thanks for the reviews Ben, Fascinating as always.
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm kinda surprised that so few people asked for any info from the preview. I took extensive notes and if anyone had questions about particular guns, perhaps questions that could help them decide if they wanted to go or not, I was ready to answer. Not too many people wanted the help, though, so I guess people have already made up their minds if they wanted to go or not.
Again, thanks for the kind words.Actually I've had a question from the OP on.. numbers 36, and 37... assume a pair of 1917 45 ACP's.. were they blue or park, wood or colt plastic grips, and a hammer price should you stick around..
I went to the preview and was shocked at the condition of many of the pieces. Many were neglected, many were very badly altered, at least one was completely covered in rust.
To be sure, there were some newer nice things there. [Emphasis added for TGT readers.] However, some of the classics were enough to make my soul cry. For example, there's a .416 Rigby on a Mauser action that looks like it's actually a Rigby-built rifle. At first glance, everything looks right. The stock shape is classic. The front sling attachment is via a barrel ring. The bedding is properly crossbraced.
Then you look closer and realize that it's got rust all over, the bore has been neglected, the stock is dinged up badly. Worst of all, someone cut off the barrel just ahead of the front sight and attached an abominable muzzle brake. They also managed to booger up the front sight while doing the work.
It's arguably a $4K gun but it needs probably that much money put into it to restore it. And there's no way to restore the mutilated barrel.
I don't even want to think about the 10-gauge Browning (originally with a long barrel for duck hunting-type work) with good wood, bluing, and gold inlay that had been hacksawed off at about 16" and an old flashlight crudely attached at the muzzle.
I was really, really disappointed during the preview.
I'm especially disappointed since I was at the first auction 2 weeks ago and everything sold for ridiculously high prices. Seriously, there was furniture with retail price tags from local stores that sold for more than the price on the tags!
I'm going. I'm taking cash. There are a half-dozen nice things I'll try to buy. Realistically, I expect to come home with exactly the amount of money I take into the place, minus the cost of a hot dog and a diet Coke.