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I have several original Fred Young Big O's and Fred Young Variants that I have had for many years. These have never seen water and the egg carton in the pics is from the period for these lures were originally stored in this back in the 70's. In the early 90's I purchased a collection of 277 Fred Young lures from a close friend of Mr. Youngs. It was a large sum of money and I told him at the time that I would have to sell most of them in order to keep a collection for myself which I did over time. He was OK with that but he would only sell the whole collection and would not sell me just one, so I bought the collection. These that I have listed are the ones I kept for myself and have admired over the years. It is time to let them go. If you are a serious collector you may have heard of but not seen some of these. First pic is of the collection as a whole which can be had for $4,500.00 I will put individual prices as well. If you are into lure collecting you will appreciate these, if not you will think I am absolutely crazy. There have been many articles written about Fred Young Big-Os. There has also been a lot of incorrect information distributed. Fred made lures for years before he ever started signing or numbering them. The numbering became a thing when the IRS took an interest. He also made several styles as seen here. "Big-O", Mr. Fred, Lil Fred, were handwritten under the bills long before he acquired the Big-O stamp. He was known to experiment of course, but most of the bills were cut from circuit board material and the finished lures were dipped in Targonal which was a hardwood floor coating that is no longer marketed. Thanks for looking and allowing me to ramble. Signed Big O - $600 Rattling Big O - $700 I had six of these but this is my last one. Fred made these by drilling a horizontal hole in the body and inserted a .22 casing with a shotgun BB in it then sealing the hole. These are hard to come by. Big Mo - Larger and longer version, also hard to come by. It was the only one in the collection. - $700 Pin Eye - The pin eyes were very early Fred Young baits, most were carved from cedar rather than balsa or pine. They are called Pin Eyes because Fred used Shirt pins with the little balls on them for the eyes. $600 Mr. Fred - The Mr. Fred is similar to the Rapala Shad Rap. They were marked under the bill as "Lil Fred" early and "Mr. Fred" in later production. $400 This is the Tiny Big O - This is the only one I have personally seen. I heard that there were three made without hooks as earrings and necklace set and one other. It is shown next to a quarter for size reference. $900 Then there is the Big-O Craw - $500 The last two are graduated smaller versions of the Big-O typically not seen. - $500 each By the collection and it will come wit the carton. Believe it or not, I sold egg cartons for $200 each to serious collectors who wished to display their collections in period and locale correct cartons.

$650 - Baikal MP220F 12 Gauge Hammer Action Coach ShotGun. 20" barrels, 2 3/4" chambers, equipped with 4 choke tubes (C, IC, M and F), blued Double triggers, Double hammers, Double barrels, extractors, and receiver. Checkered walnut stock and forearm with a satin oil finish and a metal buttplate. Includes original box with accessories, chokes (Allen Company Swivel Sling) and paperwork. Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. The single best, and most economical arm for hunting and home defense in the Old West was the side by side, double-barreled shotgun. Family campfire stories claim this was a Genuine BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Shotgun (YMMV) Cleaning out the safe, no trades needed please. Must be 21, a Tennessee resident, and legal. Not a prohibited possessor. Sorry, I'm not driving to meet anywhere except for the Smyrna Police station. Too many instances so I'm keeping it safe and legit for all parties. Thanks,

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Today I made my first online forum posting, despite being 45 years of age. I’ve read many a post, but have never participated before. To be honest, these things intimidate the fool out of me. I’ve got no idea what many of these tabs are about, except for bold and font. I fear that I’ll never have anything slick to post…it’ll probably just be vanilla for me, and that’s just fine really. I just hope I stick with it long enough to make some new friends and, hopefully, zero enemies! I guess I should introduce myself now. I’ve lived in East Tennessee my entire life, born and raised, and have a family myself - a 16yr old son and 14yr old daughter. Lord, be with me, please. I grew up in Walland mainly, and have also lived in Maryville, Seymour, Townsend, Rockwood, Alcoa, Louisville, and Oakdale. I call Sevierville home now, but, sadly, I don’t see myself staying here much longer due to the massive influx of Damned Yankees. If I sound a bit prejudiced, well, it’s because I am! Please don’t misunderstand me…I’m all for people fleeing government overreach and tyrannical tax rates, nor do I mind sharing the beauty of the ‘Greenest State in the Land of the Free’, what I take issue with is that our way of life is being belittled, stepped on, and ultimately destroyed. Goodness I could go on and on but I guess I had better not wear out my welcome in my first day. I’m sorry, I guess I’m just getting old and those precious values that I used to take for granted would always be here are disappearing and I just hate to see it because it’s one of the things that made being a Tennessean so dang special and now, like all good things, I see it starting to fade and it scares me in a way. Let me try this one more time. My name is Jeff, I’m a 45 year old man. I really enjoy firearms, heck I love them if I’m honest. I own many, but not too many that I can’t take each one apart, clean it, check it, and store it within a few weeks I’d say. I’m not partial to any one manufacturer, I do prefer American but own several that ain’t. I really enjoy the fit and finish as much as I do making them go bang…I find that to be more and more the case the older I get. I’ve worked with metals and machinery since my first job, just over 30yr ago now, and I’m certain that has a lot to do with it. I’m a Christian, although terribly backslidden, but I hope I’m able to clear that up one of these days…I’m just very thankful that He is merciful….and longsuffering! Looking forward to it….hope I haven’t already blown it!

I will consider trade options, message me. Very nice 1953 Russian sks. Original Magazine, and two ducks billed 30 rnd mags. Bayonet is pristine. I believe this is from the Tula arsenal. Asking 900. All numbers I can find match, including magazine. Wont see many this nice.

...everyone quickly realized it’s not a Hi Power.

You’re not likely to find anything in the “budget” range. It’s all relative though. If you can afford want you want, then it’s in budget.

Western White Flyer Electric trap machine for sale. It's a V1524B Model XS. It's the one that oscillates back and forth (with interrupter) and also has the option to oscillate up and down. We used it back in the 80's for wobble trap. It's got the international arm assembly on it (read "fast target") and the elevation motor. It's all set up for wobble. Also have the standard arm assembly and the bracket to replace the elevation motor if you want to set it up for ATA singles and/or doubles. (have you ever tried wobble doubles?) It comes with 4 spare main springs, 3 spare windage hubs, spare sear, spare release solenoid, 2 100' trap release cords, and lots of spare bushings, pins, etc. This machine is in good shape and works well. It's been in dry storage for the last 30 years. Asking $1,000 for the lot. Located in Nashville. This is a handset machine. It requires a trap boy sitting in the traphouse to set each target on the arm. Western Retro sell an aftermarket device that attaches to these machines that automatically feeds targets to the arm and eliminates the need for the trap boy. I have more pictures if you're interested.

I've got both the .22 and 9mm versions which are both takedown models. Both are capable of having a brace installed, which increases their accuracy and versatility. They are fun firearms, and the 9mm version is my current favorite when outfitted with a suppressor and a red dot.

This needs to be moved over to Firearms Classifieds instead of Gear Classifieds... will also get a lot more views over there probably.

I try very hard not to get close to Nashville

Just saw this. PM me.

Nice laminate stock on that Mosin! And that is a lot of ammo! GLWS!

SOLD!….SOLD

I did not get to say much as we were late in leaving for a dinner date with another couple in Clarksville (we live between Dickson and Charlotte) but I had gotten ready and just dropped in to check the forum, when I saw your comment. I immediately called Outpost and they confirmed that there was one left. I asked if I could buy over the phone and since I had bought guns there in past, they had my info and said yes and I could fill out the back ground check when I come to pick it up. So, it is all secured and "wrapped up with a bow" and I hope to get down to the "Boro" first of next week to get it. I really do appreciate the heads up as this is the first pistol I really have been "Jonesin'" for in a couple of years. I have a ton of stuff and lots of the "newest, biggest, baddest" stuff doesn't get me very juiced up anymore but the Hi Power is a classic and one that I have never owned but wanted to. This SA clone seems to be a pretty solid reproduction. This is a perfect example of this forum allowing the membership to help one another out and I want to thank you again for the tip..............

That's Albert Finney from Skyfall....

I might start carrying my 3" .38+p just for a bit added power over the usual 2” jmo

This is probably one of the most challenging times to get into handloading, unfortunately. I've been handloading for more than 35 years and I just slowly accumulated the items I needed starting with a Lee single stage press. I loaded with it around 5 years before purchasing my Dillon 550. I've only just replaced the Lee (with another Lee) this past year... they eventually wear out. Midway and Titan periodically still have sales (and free shipping), so picking up an item here and there spreads the initial investment pain out. Components... well this is no doubt the most difficult time since I started to find components, especially primers. I last purchased primers in 2017. I see and read that folks are periodically finding primers but at significantly higher prices than times past. And they sell out fast... but at least they are periodically available. If stored properly they last a very long time. I used some CCI primers within the past couple of years I purchased in the early '90's for example. A couple of good loading manuals are a good place to get started. I hope we'll see greater availability of all components within the next couple of years, but Lord only knows what the new normal price will be. Good luck on your venture.

You’re welcome.I started to buy it but I’ve climbed that Hi Power tree a couple times already.

Can only answer the breakdown question with any certainty, they do exist, I have one. As to the brace, I don't see any reason why not, at least not until the feds finalize their BS, which will go to court, but still.

I use a We the People kydex holster with a straight draw and it is fine, but I am upgrading to a JM Custom Kydex holster now. They are much better quality. That one will cant. No problems drawing with that barrel. Practice makes perfect!

I carry a S&W model 10 or a model 15 4 inch IWB strong side. Quite comfortable. Looking for a model 19 to ccw that next.

You can actually start out with pretty low expenses for the hardware, but finding primers right now is tough.

Yes, it's a whirlwind when you first jump into it but, if you like to shoot, it's worth it in the long run. When I first started, we didn't have the problems with components, that we do now.

Way to go!

I've seriously thought about getting into reloading .. but ... when I started just adding up the scales, presses, and materials just to get started .. my mind started spiraling ...

Congratulations! That is an awesome accomplishment to be proud of!

Welcome, Jeff. I too, share your concern about people moving here and changing the politics of our state.

I bought a Springfield Range officer a few years back, beautiful stainless finish and a nice gun, even if the company sucks. This year I bought a Tisas and for half the price it's an awesome pistol. I did get one a little more tricked out than the GI version but I absolutely love it. Trigger is better than the Springfield and it has not malfunctioned once. They are a forged frame and slide plus it says Knoxville TN on the side

You've just started a thread which will devolve into a Ford vs. Chevy, 9mm or 45ACP type of discussion. Every brand of press has its fanboys as well as those who will happily tell you that brand ________ is the worst POS ever made. As far as I can tell, all of them have their strengths and weaknesses, and all of them take some tinkering to set up and run properly. I would recommend finding some people nearby who have examples of each and that will allow you to make a trial run or 2 on each brand and type you're interested in. That's probably worth a lot more than most of the information you can get on the internet ...

I've had a Pietta 1860 for a fair few years & several other models before this one. I always preferred the look of the round barrel over the octagonal of the 1851 & the partridge front sight rather than the pin. The '58 Remmys are a far stronger design with the top strap & the traditional sights are far, far better than the hammer notch on the Colt clones. Unfortunately they just don't point as well (honestly, nothing does) or fit my hand like the Colts. On that note, the Colt copies will shoot around 30-36" high at 15yds. Damn things are TOO faithful! The originals were regulated (for some damn silly reason) at 100yds. The absolute first & most essential thing you absolutely MUST do is switch out the standard nipples for No.11s. No.10 caps have been incredibly hard to find for a very long time. 11s are slightly longer & don't work reliably on the standard nips. A common problem that seems to be universal: caps bursting & falling into the rear of the cylinder. That'll jam it up REAL quick. You kinda have to 'flick' the pistol to the right as you recock it to make sure the spent caps clear. Clean it like you were letting a newborn lick it. Literally as soon as you get home from the range. You don't need funky chemicals, just warm tap water & dawn, a nylon bore brush, toothbrush & about an hour free of distractions. Anti-sieze on the nipples (don't be sparing. A stuck, broken or jacked up nip is almost fatal) oil on the hand & springs, grease on the base pin. If you're going to store it empty, a super light coat of bore-butter or muzzleloader specific patch lube can be wiped down the bore & each chamber. I use the blue triple 7 stuff myself. Conical bullets are fun, but far less accurate than you'd imagine & several times the price of round balls. If you're not using wads (hint: just buy the damn wads) you'll need to cap the muzzle end of each cylinder with lube. As far as loading goes, using the actual loading lever will loosen the action far quicker than shooting it ever will. Buy a cylinder loading press. NOT cheap one. If you insist on using the lever (perfectly fine on steel frame guns, ok occasionally on brass frames) Buy or build a loading stand. Completely load each cylinder in turn too. Powder, wad, ball. Then move to the next. Otherwise you just end up with spilt powder all over the place (learned that the hard way!) If you're going topless ('51, '60, '61) 20-28gn (volume) of Pyrodex P, Trip7 or FFFg is plenty. It ain't a .44mag, think of it as a very mild .38 special with big bullets. In a '58, you can bump up to 35gn but you start to run out of cylinder room beyond that. If you've got nuts like King Kong, wrists like beer barrels & really dislike yourself as a person & end up with a Walker or Dragoon, you literally can't get enough powder in there to damage anything on the gun. 60gn would be an average, I know a guy who hunts with one loaded with 75. It's a very, very legitimate deer killer at 80yds. But you also have to carry a 6lb pistol that's longer than your leg. Although you could reenact the barroom scene from Lonesome Dove to great applause......

If that is 150gr 30-30 it has tripled in value. I had my wife pick up 3 boxes early last year at $15.99 a box. Last time I was forced to go to WW they had .22 WRM, 12 and 20 ga shotshells and nothing more.

I load 8 different rifles for myself and one for a close friend. Then I load 8 pistol calibers. I couldn't tell you the last time I bought factory center fire ammo. Oh, I remember it was about 2 yrs. ago, I was walking through the sporting goods department at ww and noticed they had Federal 150 gr in the blue box for $9.99 a box. I bought 10 boxes and still have 8.5 boxes sitting on the shelf. RP

After that first step, it's consensual

I still have that Pietta I bought from you and still haven't shot it, because I don't want to clean it.