[Colonel26]

A buddy from Texas sent me this pic today. He wasn’t able to go, but a friend of his took this picture and sent it to him, and he sent it to me…

Look at the 336 “100 year anniversary gun”. Mint he says!

And my friend’s buddy said that right after he took the pic another guy walked up, bought it, and was bragging about the deal he just got.

I think I’m going to take all of mine to the Texas panhandle and set up at the next gun show. (No I’m not, but if that is the state of affairs, it sure is tempting.)

 

[Waffletop]

But it's mint, including aftermarket recoil pad!

 

[old_tanker]

I friend of mine once told me you'll never gut stupid money for something if you don't ask for it. Looks like there is plenty of stupid available at gun shows on both sides of the table.

 

[LakeOFan]

Some people feel they have a moral obligation to separate fools from their money.

 

[beenthere409]

But it's mint, including aftermarket recoil pad!

And optional thick polyurethane finish enhancement...

 

[Moleman]

Looks like they didn't spare the sandpaper in the tang area either.

 

[shawlerbrook]

Reminds me of PT Barnum

 

[KermitDFrog2005]

Wow, what a mess that rifle is.

 

[PaulMooney]

On another note the papoose isn’t a bad deal

 

[tranteruk]

Show wise, stick to what you know. The only way to learn is to handle as many of a given make as possible. You get a feel for whats right and quickly spot whats wrong. Shows are a great way of doing that. Mint indeed.

 

[Colonel26]

Yes sir, one of the worst hack jobs I’ve ever seen. And the bull’s eye has been drilled out too.

 

[MS9x56]

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A buddy from Texas sent me this pic today. He wasn’t able to go, but a friend of his took this picture and sent it to him, and he sent it to me…

Look at the 336 “100 year anniversary gun”. Mint he says!

And my friend’s buddy said that right after he took the pic another guy walked up, bought it, and was bragging about the deal he just got.

I think I’m going to take all of mine to the Texas panhandle and set up at the next gun show. (No I’m not, but if that is the state of affairs, it sure is tempting.)

What was it W C Fields said “ there’s a sucker born every minute.”

 

[Colonel26]

What was it W C Fields said “ there’s a sucker born every minute.”

True.
For the record, I’m a capitalist. Ask whatever you want to ask, pay all you want to pay. I just have a real problem with seller’s telling bald faced lies.

 

[Tachelberry]

I have seen a lot of this at gun shows lately. I just smile and keep walking.

 

[black1970]

Have seen several hog legs once owned by Jesse James at gun shows the past few years.

 

[Travlin]

W.C. Fields said in one of his movies "never give a sucker an even break or smarten up a chump".

 

[KermitDFrog2005]

Yes sir, one of the worst hack jobs I’ve ever seen. And the bull’s eye has been drilled out too.

‘yeah, but at least it hasn’t been fired! 🤪

 

[ck5950074]

Gun shows! What a hot steaming pile of fecal matter they have become. Used to get a deal here and there, but now these charlatans ask more for a used beater than a brand new gun of the same make and model. Last show I was at, I looked at a used Rossi lever action in .45 Colt. I was interested as I also have a SAA clone in the same caliber. I asked the guy for his bottom dollar and he replied $1600! MSRP for a new one is $1000 less than that. Guys selling .30-30 ammo for $55-$65 a box for regular old soft points. Another joker had used Hi-Point pistols for $500. Dumb kid bought one saying, "Those guns are priced to sell!". Watched another old shyster buy an old, worn out revolver for $400 at one table, and then turn around and tell me it was a family gun he inherited from his great-uncle who brought it home from WW1. Wanted $800 for it, and he just happened to have some .45 Auto Rim to fit it at $120 a box. That was 16 months ago, I'm done with gunshows, will never attend another.

 

[ballistics04]

I haven't been to a gun show since early 2020. I walked out of that one with a nice safe queen 1960-61 Marlin 336SC in 35 Remington with a 2.5x Micro Power scope, for a steal by today's prices. Gun shows have gotten ridiculous since the pandemic.

 

[rob42049]

Even the BS Artists are bigger in Texas.