04-12-2008, 01:20 PM
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I went to a large Garage sale this morning early, I was the first one there, and Glad I was. I picked up a Winchester 1897 16ga. in about 30% shape for 10 Bucks, A new RCBS Bullet sizer and Luber for 30.00, a spotting scope for 5.00 with tripod, and a Black powder Pistol Kit for 2.00, and a Box full of Boxes of Antique ammo for 40.00...I got abunch of bullets, casings and Molds and handles too, All Cheap.... The Mooseman SCORES again !!! LOL
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04-12-2008, 01:24 PM
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Pic's........
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04-12-2008, 01:28 PM
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Dang it sure sounds like a smoking deal !
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04-12-2008, 01:47 PM
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04-12-2008, 01:59 PM
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Mr Moose sir are you going to refinish the 1897 shotgun ? And is it shootable as is ? And is it For Sale ? |
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04-12-2008, 02:06 PM
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For SALE ??? I don't know yet... Rich
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04-12-2008, 02:11 PM
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Mooseman I bet your legs went to shakeing when you saw it was a 16ga. LOL...LOL EDIT: I wonder what storeys that ole shotgun could tell . Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 04-12-2008 at 02:14 PM. |
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04-12-2008, 04:52 PM
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I was hoping for a 12 ga....Then I found out the 16 Ga. are +25% in Value...especially with the 2-3/4 inch chamber !!! I went back and bought More stuff and asked the guy about the butt plate, He didn't know if he had it but said he would look for it... He started pulling out boxes of Gun tools, Sights, grips Bullets, Gun books, casings, all kind of goodies...I bought it all !!! This time , The old Lady Told me to...LOL 
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04-12-2008, 05:07 PM
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wow, i love garage sales! but you realy hitthe jackpot wit that one. on a side note ive never acualy seen a gun at a garage sale... must my location or somthing. ive heard of it a lot but ive never seen one.
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04-12-2008, 05:09 PM
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WOW that looks awesome!! How old is that ammo??? It looks way old!! Nice find tho!
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04-12-2008, 05:13 PM
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Alaska Garage, Yard and estate Sales are usually great, especially if people are moving OUTand can't or wont ship ammo, guns, etc... I found you have to be there when they open and hope they didn't let "Early birds" get the easy pickins before I get inside then scan the room for Man toys.... The AMMO is OLD....Very Old... Rich Well, I went thru the Model 97...It was re-assembled wrong by the previous owner...Everything is there except the Buttplate and screws, and it is in Better shape than I graded it at, after I cleaned the Crud and Gunk out of it. I found a hairline crack in the stock...It is Fully shootable, bore is 98% shiny. The Sear spring looks ragged on the edge, But it works...I will have to look at the bottom of another one to see if it is correct or not. What a piece of engineering for those days !!! Update...Serial Number indicates 1939 Production ! Pre war ! Quote:
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04-12-2008, 11:47 PM
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I'd rather be lucky than good. Apparently you have both going these days. Nice find. Try buying all of that for $100 at a gun show. I was hoping to find a few rifles at garage/estate sales here, but nobody wants to part with their firearms.
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04-13-2008, 12:33 AM
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I still can't believe it myself...I went back this afternoon and the guy pulled out a cabinet full of gunsmithing tools, parts sights, and all kinds of goodies and a borescope...20 Bucks ! More boxes of Bullets at 4 bucks each, a box full of Thompson Contender grips, Smith and Wesson grips, scope mounts, and micrometer sights...6 bucks ! A whole Box full of Giant fishing lures, Heavy leader, Halibut Hooks and a Brass Harpoon...12 Bucks... I was like a Kid in a Candy store.... Rich
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04-13-2008, 03:06 AM
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[quote=Mooseman684;476538]I still can't believe it myself...I went back this afternoon and the guy pulled out a cabinet full of gunsmithing tools, parts sights, and all kinds of goodies and a borescope...20 Bucks ! More boxes of Bullets at 4 bucks each, a box full of Thompson Contender grips, Smith and Wesson grips, scope mounts, and micrometer sights...6 bucks ! A whole Box full of Giant fishing lures, Heavy leader, Halibut Hooks and a Brass Harpoon...12 Bucks... I was like a Kid in a Candy store.... Wow only thing that would makre your day any better would be if it was me instead of you hehe  J/kGood for you mooseman +1 I sure hope you bought it all
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04-13-2008, 05:39 AM
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04-13-2008, 06:31 AM
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Mooseman, you definately mas a helluva killin' at that garage sale. That shotgun looks great, especially for it's age. One mans junk (so to speak) is another mans treasure. lol Way to go. Never thought you to be a type with a bumper sticker that said, "CAUTION! I'VE BEEN KNOWN TO ABRUPTLY BRAKE FOR GARAGE SALES"... I like them also. I just never have that kind of luck..
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04-13-2008, 07:20 AM
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GREAT FIND!!!! True garage sales down here are mostly baby clothes. Dang liberals. Heck, one can not even sell a rifle through the newspaper in this state!
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04-13-2008, 07:24 AM
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Moose this shop has new/old stock's for your shotgun and prolly parts . SeabeeScotty take note of this site too. A.H Bob's Gun Shop Po Box 200 Royal AR 71968 MILLIONS OF GUN PARTS !! Phone Weekdays ,Central Time 9 to 4 ,( 501)-767-1970 FAX 24 hours a Day (501)-767-1970 We Have over 42,000 Magazines for 1100 Models! We are not printing a Catalog at this time Web sight version is much more Complete Model 93 or Model 97 Pump Norinco 97 Same Prices Click to Enlarge #1 Finished Checkered...12/16..$100 #2 Plain Smooth Oil Finish Walnut.12/16...$95 #3 Walnut Semi Finish 12/16 Gauge....$80 Well the pictures didn't show up !!! Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 04-13-2008 at 07:26 AM. |
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04-13-2008, 07:39 AM
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I go to garage sales just for that reason, last guns I picked up was a remington 1187 in 20 ga for $25 and a marlin 10 gauge bolt action with 32 inch barrel for 10 bucks oh.... this why ya always carry cash...stoped at one on my way elsewhere and found a remington 410 auto for 75, before I could run a mile to the bank and back it was gone lol
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04-13-2008, 12:48 PM
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It doesn't happen very often...But glad when it does !!! Rich
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