Fun with gun shows

Paper · 10-03-2009, 02:10 PM

I was at the Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club's gunshow today, looking for Carbine mags and a couple sling/oiler combos..

Well, one guy had what I wanted and his prices were typical gun show inflated, but within reason.. Basically, pay him or order and pay the same after shipping costs.

Anyway, on his table he had a few 15 round carbine mags for $15, and one lone BW Winchester mag that had seen better days for $20. He also had 3 mags in the wrap (fiberglass and sticky tape) for $18 each. I asked if he knew who the manufacturer was on the ones still in the wrap??

Nope, was the answer.. I bought one, and a few other items from him. When I got to my car, I opened the wrap on the one mag.. Brand spanking new BW Winchester mag..

I wandered back in and bought the other 2.. $20 for a beat up mag, or $18 for a new one.. Sometimes you win..

oldjarhead · 10-03-2009, 10:57 PM

Way t go, Paper

M14man · 10-04-2009, 12:22 AM

To bad you missed out when the CMP was selling mags 2 years ago. They were all GI, of varied makers. They always gave you some that were new in wrapper, some used. Cost was $45 for 5. I believe they had a 2 set limit. I bought 2 sets. (10 mags)

tbird430 · 10-04-2009, 03:46 PM

I bought a single GI 15-rnd carbine mag from the CMP just to see what they looked like/had, I got it earlier this year. I don't recall the manufacturer (I have many of these mag's), but it was in great shape, good finish, no bents or rust!

texnmidwest · 10-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Way to go Paper!!! Sounds like you scored! Did you buy the two slings also?

Paper · 10-04-2009, 07:06 PM

I picked up just one sling and oiler from him, as well as some P38 and P51 can openers to stash in my motorcycles.. I also got 2 boxes of "Interarms" ammo. Inside the Interarms box, is another sealed box that I believe is in French?? I'm not sure.. Maybe you guys can figure it out??

Iron_Colonel · 10-04-2009, 07:16 PM

Sounds like a good find there. Sometimes you DO win. I'd say my biggest victory at a gun show came with a $125 1954 K31 or else my 1905 Tula M91. Got a BIG show coming up here near the end of Oct. that I'll definitely be there to check out. Saving up a little cash. Still got one more payday before then anyways

jimb2 · 10-04-2009, 07:22 PM

Check the case length on that french ammo. It may be the short cased stuff that the french made for carbines that were allowed to be kept in
france. If it is, then the ammo is very likely corrosive.

Paper · 10-04-2009, 08:08 PM

The case and overall length is the same as the Hornady, Privi, and Wolf ammo I currently have.
The bottom of the case is marked.
7.62 on the bottom
1-62 on the top (very differend than the 7.62)
VE on the left hand side of the rim base
BD on the right hand side of the rim base

If it is January of 1962 ammo, it's newer than the 1959 ammo I shot at my last CMP match.

twtalbot · 10-05-2009, 12:25 PM

The language is French and the only other French speaking country I'm aware of that has any industry to speak of is Canada (officially bilingual) and if made there, the label would have English, too.

10-03-2009, 02:10 PM	#1
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,914	Fun with gun shows I was at the Rock County Rifle and Pistol Club's gunshow today, looking for Carbine mags and a couple sling/oiler combos.. Well, one guy had what I wanted and his prices were typical gun show inflated, but within reason.. Basically, pay him or order and pay the same after shipping costs. Anyway, on his table he had a few 15 round carbine mags for $15, and one lone BW Winchester mag that had seen better days for $20. He also had 3 mags in the wrap (fiberglass and sticky tape) for $18 each. I asked if he knew who the manufacturer was on the ones still in the wrap?? Nope, was the answer.. I bought one, and a few other items from him. When I got to my car, I opened the wrap on the one mag.. Brand spanking new BW Winchester mag.. I wandered back in and bought the other 2.. $20 for a beat up mag, or $18 for a new one.. Sometimes you win.. __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

10-03-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MO Posts: 1,914	Way t go, Paper __________________ No war has ever been won by a politician!

10-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
tbird430 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 121	I bought a single GI 15-rnd carbine mag from the CMP just to see what they looked like/had, I got it earlier this year. I don't recall the manufacturer (I have many of these mag's), but it was in great shape, good finish, no bents or rust! __________________ "I love the smell of napalm in the morning..."

10-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,978	Way to go Paper!!! Sounds like you scored! Did you buy the two slings also? __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

10-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#6
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,914	I picked up just one sling and oiler from him, as well as some P38 and P51 can openers to stash in my motorcycles.. I also got 2 boxes of "Interarms" ammo. Inside the Interarms box, is another sealed box that I believe is in French?? I'm not sure.. Maybe you guys can figure it out?? __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

10-04-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 1,162 Images: 10	To bad you missed out when the CMP was selling mags 2 years ago. They were all GI, of varied makers. They always gave you some that were new in wrapper, some used. Cost was $45 for 5. I believe they had a 2 set limit. I bought 2 sets. (10 mags)

10-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#7
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,283	Sounds like a good find there. Sometimes you DO win. I'd say my biggest victory at a gun show came with a $125 1954 K31 or else my 1905 Tula M91. Got a BIG show coming up here near the end of Oct. that I'll definitely be there to check out. Saving up a little cash. Still got one more payday before then anyways __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

10-04-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 703	Check the case length on that french ammo. It may be the short cased stuff that the french made for carbines that were allowed to be kept in france. If it is, then the ammo is very likely corrosive. __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you!

10-04-2009, 08:08 PM	#9
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,914	The case and overall length is the same as the Hornady, Privi, and Wolf ammo I currently have. The bottom of the case is marked. 7.62 on the bottom 1-62 on the top (very differend than the 7.62) VE on the left hand side of the rim base BD on the right hand side of the rim base If it is January of 1962 ammo, it's newer than the 1959 ammo I shot at my last CMP match. __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

10-05-2009, 12:25 PM	#10
twtalbot Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 424	The language is French and the only other French speaking country I'm aware of that has any industry to speak of is Canada (officially bilingual) and if made there, the label would have English, too. __________________ My rifle and pistol are only tools. I am the weapon.