[Slater]

Got there kind of early (I was helping a buddy carry his "for sale" items to his table and was able to wander the show before opening). Lots of stuff, and not quite the madhouse I had anticipated, but I left at about 1:00.

My acquisitions: A 1933 Hex-receivered Tula M91/30 with (oddly) an almost mint bore and a very nice 1946 M44 which appears to be one of the non-refurbed ones (Bullseye, was that you I bought it from? Rocker must have been away from the table when I came by). The Tula was one of J&G's $69.99 deals.

The M91/30 came with the two peculiar-looking tools shown in the picture. One has a notch and one doesn't.

 

[7.62x54r]

The tools were made for captured Mausers.

 

[Acutus]

congrats on the new rifles. I like that Tula!!

 

[rocker98]

I don't think you bought that from our table. We didn't uncover until about 10:45am. So if you were by our table, we weren't there. We were wandering around, just like Dennis. Except we weren't buying as much

Where was the table you bought the M44 at? Was there a stuffed cat next to it?

 

[Slater]

Heck, I don't know. The table was in the white (?) building close to the Mexican food stand, maybe halfway down.

 

[Alpenflage]

Couple of really nice pickups. Congrats. I think I have a few of those tools as well.

 

[Austin]

Nice blonde stock on the M44. They are my favorite carbine.

The screwdrivers are handy for opening paint cans and such.

 

[JIMMY C]

I was there again today with my son. We picked up a few odds and ends. Near the end of the day I made an offer on a absolutely brand new Hakim rifle I spotted on Friday. To my amazement the seller accepted my offer, so I'm the proud owner of another Hakim!

On another note yesterday (Friday) I spotted a fellow trying to steal a Bulgarian 75 round AK drum mag from a vendors table. I notified the vendor, and went with him to confront the thief. The fool made the mistake of running. All I had to do was yell "Thief" and a few large gentlemen tackled the idiot. Security showed up and took the thief away.

It turned out he had also stolen another AK drum as well as five or six mags from the same vendor, which we found in his backpack.

Needless to say the vendor was happy and even though I tried to turn him down he insisted on giving me a few mags in gratitude. The promoter of the show also gave my free passes for the next few shows.

It was also good to see some fellow board members at the show!!

 

[Poot]

I was there again today with my son. We picked up a few odds and ends. Near the end of the day I made an offer on a absolutely brand new Hakim rifle I spotted on Friday. To my amazement the seller accepted my offer, so I'm the proud owner of another Hakim!

On another note yesterday I spotted a fellow trying to steal a Bulgarian 75 round AK drum mag from a vendors table. I notified the vendor, and went with him to confront the thief. The fool made the mistake of running. All I had to do was yell "Thief" and a few large gentlemen tackeled the idiot. Security showed up and took the thief away.

It turned out he had also stolen another AK drum as well as five or six mags from the same vendor.

Needless to say the vendor was happy and even though I tried to turn him down insisted on giving me a few mags in gratitude. The promoter of the show also gave my free passes for the next few shows.

It was good to se some fellow board members at the show!!

Nice work, Jimmy! Sounds like a great caper!

 

[guy sajer]

Good for you Jimmy ! Most gun people are good people

 

[royke]

Good for you Jimmy ! Most gun people are good people

+1. Good work Jimmy!

 

[Recoup]

That is one fantastic looking Tula 91/30! I am seriously envious.

And congrats on your bust, Jimmy. Would have been even funnier if a few pounds of hash fell out of his pocket along with all the magazines...

 

[Acutus]

wow! Way to go Jimmy. Cool story.

 

[JIMMY C]

All in all it was a great weekend. I was able to spend time with my folks as well as my Son, who comes down from his university for the show and take in the phoenix SAR show. I found a lot of neat accessories and ended up getting the Hakim rifle. It was nice to see Gary (rocker 98) and others there.

Helping apprehend the Magazine thief was the icing on the cake. I have been retired from Law enforcement for two years now, and it brought back many great memories of prior chases and apprehensions.


I also was able to meet another board member and arrange a shoot in the near future.

All in all a great time.

 

[rocker98]

Thank you Sir. Nice to see you again.

The folks next to me were a victim of theft as well. Sorry to say the the "spook" was not apprehended.

However, we (Big Brother John & I) were able to give some advice to a gentleman behind us. Put those mags and bayonet for that Chinese AK in a place where you can see them at all times. Otherwise, they will get stolen.

Nice rifle! I am surprised it didn't sell. BUT, as one dealer told me. "I have good prices! I just don't think they have the money to spend."

 

[Noble Sniper]

Good for you

I was there again today with my son. We picked up a few odds and ends. Near the end of the day I made an offer on a absolutely brand new Hakim rifle I spotted on Friday. To my amazement the seller accepted my offer, so I'm the proud owner of another Hakim!

On another note yesterday (Friday) I spotted a fellow trying to steal a Bulgarian 75 round AK drum mag from a vendors table. I notified the vendor, and went with him to confront the thief. The fool made the mistake of running. All I had to do was yell "Thief" and a few large gentlemen tackled the idiot. Security showed up and took the thief away.

It turned out he had also stolen another AK drum as well as five or six mags from the same vendor, which we found in his backpack.

Needless to say the vendor was happy and even though I tried to turn him down he insisted on giving me a few mags in gratitude. The promoter of the show also gave my free passes for the next few shows.

It was also good to see some fellow board members at the show!!

 

[Remy1492]

Good work Jimmy, I would have used the M44 nearby with the bayonet and charged him. But I suppose yelling works too

 

[monkey]

i gotta say it....that m44 is downright sexy......i've always had a thing for blondes....

 

[Big Brother John]

I had a great time talking with Gary (Rocker98) all day. Met a lot of interesting characters. gave some viable advice, and Sold some guns. Thanks for your help Gary! John