Grayfox54

Have you considered a revolver? Just point and pull the trigger. For a right hander, the left is only used for support and to hold the gun during reloading. My wife had arthritis in her hands. When her .38 became too much for her, she switched to a S&W Model 30 in .32 S&W Long. She could shoot that just fine. Not exactly a man stopper, but it sure beat harsh language.

I got fed up with the commercialized greedfest known as Christmas many years ago. I have no grandchildren yet. I live alone. Plus my late wife passed away in December. I don't decorate at all. BAH! HUMBUG! And a Pox on anybody who decorates before Thanksgiving.

The .40 has turned into a niche round. It has a small, but very loyal following. I tried it, didn't care for it.

It depends a great deal on the gun and the collector. Collectors can specialize on a specific make or even a specific model. Some even break it down to certain years. Its all a matter of what you like. Believe it or not, there are people out there that collect Hi-Points and even RGs. In general the older the better and condition is everything. However, a hard to find gun in rough condition can be much more valuable than a brand new one. Another big consideration is originality. Modified or refinished guns lose a great deal of value over one in original condition. Even if that condition is rough as a cob. The exception being guns worked on by well known Master Gunsmiths. EX: an early Kings Gun Works full tilt target conversion can bring big bucks. I collect S&W revolvers. My own tastes are for early 1900s thru the 1980s. I have no interest in any that have MIM parts or that damned lock. I simply will not own one. However, many S&W aficionados will happily grab the newest thing to hit the market. Especially Performance Center or Limited Edition guns. Again, its all about what interests you. OTOH, I tend to accumulate 1911s. Make, model or caliber doesn't really matter. If it strikes my fancy, I'll buy it. There is no pat answer. Its all about what you like.

You might also mention what ammo you have. That stuff is bringing a pretty penny these days too.

Gun Show promoters have schedules on their web sites listing where and when. RK Shows and Great American Promotions seem to have Most of TN covered. At least in the west end where I live. There may be others in other parts of the state. They're easy enough to look up. BTW: There's a RK Show in Jackson today.

Call your power company. Most of them will do a free "Energy Survey" of your home and tell you what you can do to cut down your bill.

The link brings up what appears to be the whole collection. I must say, your Dad had good taste. I'm afraid I can't help on the FN. However, you may want to do some research on that Argentine Mauser. I'm no expert, but as I recall, it was popular to rechamber those to .308 Win and there was some doubt as to if the action was strong enough to handle it. I can't remember just how that turned out. Otherwise, you have some very good guns there and they should sell pretty quickly.

The guy on the left appears to be Gary Merrill. Probably in a guest star role. Then of course you have Clint Eastwood and Eric Flemming. Its from the TV show Rawhide.

That gun has definitely been through an arsenal rebuild. Sometimes they just don't get marked. I've been told that that discoloration is due to the heat treating of the slide. The new finish reacts differently to that part of the slide. Its very common on arsenal rebuilt guns.

How bad is the gun? How old is it? Can you post some pictures? In many cases, collectible S&Ws will lose considerable value if refinished. Collectors would much rather have an all original gun with little to no finish remaining than a fancy refinished one.

No. Bowen is famous for his Colt, Ruger and custom built SAs. IIRC that's all they do these days.

Get a table or two. They aren't that expensive and you have a place to sit down.

I agree that a gun show is the best way to sell them all quickly. But be aware that there are quite a few Mil-Surp lovers on this site. So list some here as well. Did your father keep good records? Having a C&R license, he is required to have a bound book somewhere. What it is, when it was bought and how much? Such records will be invaluable for pricing them now. Do your research. Very likely your father bought many of these when they were cheap and plentiful. Prices have gone up considerably as the supply has dropped. What were $79 SKSs and Mosins now sell for $300-400. Likewise, ammo that used to sell for $100 per 1000 has easily tripled in price. Check current prices. Odds are that you can price your stuff very attractively below current prices for a fast sale and still make a very nice profit.

Just a tire kicker. Barely even looked at it good.

Oh well, just file for future reference. He didn't buy it.

Ok, thanks. He seems legit and I sent him the number. Now I hope he buys it.

I currently have a car listed for sale locally. First time I've privately sold a vehicle in many, many years. Ok, maybe stupid question, I just never heard of it before. I've got a prospective buyer wanting me to send him the VIN number before he comes to look at it. is there a legit reason for this or is it some kind of scam? Need a quick answer. I kinda got the guy holding a wouldn't want to miss the sale if its OK.

I have one of these and they're absolutely outstanding rifles. This is Winchester's top of the line .22. If you were closer, I'd have two.

I don't know of anybody in TN. Nickle can be tricky and a bad job will hurt the gun's value badly. I recommend Ford's Refinishing in Florida. Many S&W collectors swear by them. However, be aware that it won't be cheap and will take quite a while. They stay backed up for months. Just how bad is the gun? Can you post pictures?