What guns are on your wish list for 2012 & what guns have you bought already in 2012. (pictures are welcome)
Thank You Dennis(FOUR4D4)
Thank You Dennis(FOUR4D4)
I have one . Several years ago I decided I wanted a model 39 for pinking tin cans and the occasional squill. Cheap target practice and the same feel as the centerfire lever actions I hunt with. 4 years ago I thought 75$ was a fair price for a used plinker , 150$ a couple years ago , now any tin can plinker / squill shooter that doesn't look like it was dragged on a rope behind the vehicle that brought it to the store , is asking like 400$ Seriously , 35 years ago it sold new for 75$ , now you want 400$ for that well used 22 ???? I am a cheap bastid , but paying 2x the price of a nice used center fire rifle for a rough tin can plinker / occasional squirrel shooter is just driving me crazy.So many guns,so little money!
duster how is the Mauser project coming along? post some pictures of it.Just knocked a biggy off my wish list. Got a 1894C 357 on the way. Next up is finish the Mauser project. Then a Bounty Hunter 22/22m to replace the 22 pistols the kids grew up and took away from me.
Yep , but seeing as the three hunting rifles I use date from 1971 , 1951 , and 1936 , the newest 39 I'm looking for is at least 25 years old ( pre- crossbolt safety ) I'm pretty sure that in 1987 and before the retail price was no where near what the dealers are asking for a well used 1/4 + century old tin can plinker. Even if inflation is added in. I'm not looking for a new in box or perfect condition 22 , I just want to add a 4th space to that rack in my pic.I think a 39 goes for a bout $700 new
Nothing to post yet except a pile of parts and a few tools. When I get everything I need I'll start and finish it as one complete job. The only issue I see is the finish. I'm going to try and tool up to hot blue it. I'll take pics when I start.duster how is the Mauser project coming along? post some pictures of it.
LOL , the leveractions are a lot less tippy canoe on the pegs that way , The main reason is that is the front door to the camp and when you grab one off the rack by the receiver it becomes right side up and ready to go out the door. No muss no fuss Never know when you may need to grab one in a hurry , and as the flag says they are hot . An empty chamber , but that's the great thing about a levergun . grab and go and ready with a flick of the wrist if need be.Nice Marlins Phil If you dont mind me asking why are those guns upside down,Im sure there a good reason for it.
You aint rightI have sold all but three rifles and three handguns. I have absolutely no wants
I have sold all but three rifles and three handguns. I have absolutely no wants
no kids, and still ain't culling the herd! plan on buying as many as i can afford and feed them accordingly!And you call yourself a gunowner...
Only kidding! I figure when I retire and the kids move out, I'll cull the herd.
Shooter;I have sold all but three rifles and three handguns. I have absolutely no wants
Grey , if you have any marlin 39's , would you consider adopting me ??Shooter;
I can relate. I know the guys are just poking fun - but - I've been thinning the herd myself over the past few years. I have reinvested some of the cash into ammo.
Although, not as thin as yours. There are items on my want list but the desire isn't strong enough to pay full price.
I have given or traded many in my inventory to my son, gave 2 to my daughter, 3 to my son-in-law and 1 to my granddaughter. Now I can enjoy helping them use them at the range while I'm still here.
I'm at the age that simple is better. Besides, someone once told me to beware of a man with only one gun. It indicates that he knows how to use it, and use it well.
Grey