Give me strength

426NUT · #1 10-12-2019, 08:50 PM

Today, My LGS had a left-hand t-bolt and a 39 Mountie for 700 and 600 respectively as well as a handful of '03 sporters for 350ish.

I'm glad my daughter was with me today, or I might have spent some of her future college funds.

Last weekend I passed on a 513S, a 541T, and a couple others that tickled my fancy.

Guns and tools are addictive.

E.

Tailwheel · #2 10-12-2019, 09:26 PM

You missed out on a perfect opportunity to teach her how to spot a good deal on firearms. She is already predisposed to shop. Teach her how to shop for guns.

What kind of condition was the marlin 39 Mountie in?

gcrank1 · #3 10-12-2019, 09:46 PM

Lucky Dog, the '03 Springfield sporters seemed to have dried up around here as of a couple years ago

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426NUT · #4 10-12-2019, 10:04 PM

The Marlin had very little wear for a 1954. Someone removed the rear sight and drilled the barrel and attached a side mounted scope to the barrel.

gcrank1 · #5 10-12-2019, 10:23 PM

Seems that would have had the scope too far forward for good eye relief.
And dropped the value considerably.

FALPhil · #6 10-13-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 426NUT

The Marlin had very little wear for a 1954. Someone removed the rear sight and drilled the barrel and attached a side mounted scope to the barrel.

I hate that. I have a really nice Winchester 63 that would be collectible except for that.