Missed Fred!

Rave · 09-17-2007, 08:43 AM

Went to the Lakeland Gun Show,hopeing to see Fred Thompson,who was there Saturday,but missed him.
Fortunitly I got a nice SKS to sooth my disappointment.
A Norinco,mint with spike bayonet,original chinese sling,and all numbers match including the stock.
Private sale,no paperwork,just show Florida residence,but I showed my CCW to let him know that I was one of the good guys.

just_a_car · 09-17-2007, 09:17 AM

Sounds like a great buy there, Rave! Can't wait to see the pictures of it...

Rave · 09-17-2007, 11:38 AM

I'd post them too,if I wasn't so dam ignorant!
Don't know how!

samuel · 09-17-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rave

I'd post them too,if I wasn't so dam ignorant!
Don't know how!

I am in the same boat but at my age I dont think I could learn new tricks anyway.Sorry you missed Fred.Very pleased you found a new toy.Hope it gives you many pleasant times. sam.

GoodAim · 09-17-2007, 12:23 PM

Hey Rave how much did you have to give for it? I am still working on my SKS it's being a pain in my ass. I really want to put a scope on it but have not been able to make it stay tight. GGRRR

Rave · 09-17-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

I am in the same boat but at my age I dont think I could learn new tricks anyway.Sorry you missed Fred.Very pleased you found a new toy.Hope it gives you many pleasant times. sam.

Thanks,Sam,I appreciate that.

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Originally Posted by GoodAim

Hey Rave how much did you have to give for it? I am still working on my SKS it's being a pain in my ass. I really want to put a scope on it but have not been able to make it stay tight. GGRRR

The asking price was $295,got it for $275 otd.

centuryhouse · 09-17-2007, 05:17 PM

Congrats on grabbing a nice SKS (where's the pics?) but too bad about missing Fred!

Audie Jr. · 09-17-2007, 08:19 PM

Does anyone know what Fred believes ........ besides him liking guns? Or is that enough for most of you guys? Not against him .... just don't know what he thinks about the issues yet. Sorry for getting political.

billy · 09-17-2007, 08:46 PM

is it like wheres waldo?

Tex in Maine · 09-18-2007, 01:14 AM

1. Who is Fred??

2. Goodaim: I bought a reciever cover with weaver mount already attached. Bought it on E-Bums (E-Bay) befor they went all stupid. this is the same thing I got, works great, not a bad price either. GunBroker.com guns: SKS 4x32 Scope MNT-642B Mount/Ring Package (item: 80747261 ends: Sep-18-07 11:26:49 PM) I had do a little fileing on the 2 prongs on the front to get cover to fit right but not a big deal, just remeber a little at a time, took about 8 tries but I figured it was better to take few strokes of the file than to wind up with a loose cover.

Rave · 09-18-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Audie Jr.

Does anyone know what Fred believes ........ besides him liking guns? Or is that enough for most of you guys? Not against him .... just don't know what he thinks about the issues yet. Sorry for getting political.

He has my vote!

centuryhouse · 09-18-2007, 05:50 PM

Go to Fred '08 - Friends of Fred Thompson for Fred's site.

Fred Dalton Thompson is a Republican candidate for president. He was TN Senator for 8 years, and has a good voting record (other than support of the McCain/Feingold campaign stuff, which he now thinks was a mistake). Pro-gun and most importantly he is running on the idea that we should embrace the US Constitution as written, and work to pare down the government's size and power to get in line with the Constitution.

He has written a number of 'blog' entries on various issues on the site which will give you an idea what he thinks and what his positions are. No double-talk or hiding behind questions with him.

Rave · 09-19-2007, 09:33 AM

I have not found anything but serial numbers on that SKS,no importer marks,company,etc.
I know it is military because the stock is numbered with the same number as the rest.
Perhaps the markings are low on the receiver hidden by the stock.I will disassemble it soon and see.

toolman · 09-19-2007, 11:13 AM

Rave, if this is your first SKS, make sure the safety is on before trying to reinstall the trigger group, it won't go in otherwise.

Rave · 09-21-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by toolman

Rave, if this is your first SKS, make sure the safety is on before trying to reinstall the trigger group, it won't go in otherwise.

Thanks,toolman,all advice appreciated.

09-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#1
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,859	Missed Fred! Went to the Lakeland Gun Show,hopeing to see Fred Thompson,who was there Saturday,but missed him. Fortunitly I got a nice SKS to sooth my disappointment. A Norinco,mint with spike bayonet,original chinese sling,and all numbers match including the stock. Private sale,no paperwork,just show Florida residence,but I showed my CCW to let him know that I was one of the good guys. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

09-17-2007, 09:17 AM	#2
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,514	Sounds like a great buy there, Rave! Can't wait to see the pictures of it... __________________

09-17-2007, 11:38 AM	#3
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,859	I'd post them too,if I wasn't so dam ignorant! Don't know how! __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

09-17-2007, 12:23 PM	#5
GoodAim Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 383	Hey Rave how much did you have to give for it? I am still working on my SKS it's being a pain in my ass. I really want to put a scope on it but have not been able to make it stay tight. GGRRR __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Power is useless with out Direction.

09-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,996 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	is it like wheres waldo? __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

09-17-2007, 05:17 PM	#7
centuryhouse Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20	Congrats on grabbing a nice SKS (where's the pics?) but too bad about missing Fred!

09-17-2007, 08:19 PM	#8
Audie Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LOUISVILLE Posts: 31	Does anyone know what Fred believes ........ besides him liking guns? Or is that enough for most of you guys? Not against him .... just don't know what he thinks about the issues yet. Sorry for getting political.

09-18-2007, 01:14 AM	#10
Tex in Maine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norway, Maine Posts: 235	1. Who is Fred?? 2. Goodaim: I bought a reciever cover with weaver mount already attached. Bought it on E-Bums (E-Bay) befor they went all stupid. this is the same thing I got, works great, not a bad price either. GunBroker.com guns: SKS 4x32 Scope MNT-642B Mount/Ring Package (item: 80747261 ends: Sep-18-07 11:26:49 PM) I had do a little fileing on the 2 prongs on the front to get cover to fit right but not a big deal, just remeber a little at a time, took about 8 tries but I figured it was better to take few strokes of the file than to wind up with a loose cover. __________________ Man's Prayer: Oh Lord I'm a man, but I can change... if I have to...I guess.

09-18-2007, 05:50 PM	#12
centuryhouse Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20	Go to Fred '08 - Friends of Fred Thompson for Fred's site. Fred Dalton Thompson is a Republican candidate for president. He was TN Senator for 8 years, and has a good voting record (other than support of the McCain/Feingold campaign stuff, which he now thinks was a mistake). Pro-gun and most importantly he is running on the idea that we should embrace the US Constitution as written, and work to pare down the government's size and power to get in line with the Constitution. He has written a number of 'blog' entries on various issues on the site which will give you an idea what he thinks and what his positions are. No double-talk or hiding behind questions with him.

09-19-2007, 09:33 AM	#13
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,859	I have not found anything but serial numbers on that SKS,no importer marks,company,etc. I know it is military because the stock is numbered with the same number as the rest. Perhaps the markings are low on the receiver hidden by the stock.I will disassemble it soon and see. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

09-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#14
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,566 Blog Entries: 22	Rave, if this is your first SKS, make sure the safety is on before trying to reinstall the trigger group, it won't go in otherwise. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!