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Here's my report!
I went to the show Friday and got there about 4:30. The was a much bigger crowd than I expected. I hit the estate sales tables first and talked with Tennessee Longhunter. I was also pleased to see that Ed (the dealer handling the estate sale) knew my name, but then I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering how much money I've given him over the last three months!
I picked up a M1895 Dutch Mannlicher long rifle in beautiful condition for $175 and a Serbian Model 24 Mauser with a really nice crest for $240. Both have mismatched bolts, but were in great shape otherwise. The Serb has the wrong type handguard, but getting a replacement shouldn't be a problem with all the M24/47's being imported right now.
I spent some time checking out the rest of the show -- definitely better than the Goodman shows. I'd compare it to the Bob Pope shows -- lots of the same dealers, and a few I hadn't seen before. I didn't find anything at the other tables, but it was worth looking.
After making the whole circuit I went back to the estate tables and talked with Tennessee Longhunter some more. I looked over everything again. Bad mistake! I ended up taking home a really nice Nambu Type 14 (dated 5/1937) for $350.
So I left quite a bit poorer but picked up several unusual finds for what I feel like are reasonable prices -- a good show! I'll post some pictures when I get the time.
I went to the show Friday and got there about 4:30. The was a much bigger crowd than I expected. I hit the estate sales tables first and talked with Tennessee Longhunter. I was also pleased to see that Ed (the dealer handling the estate sale) knew my name, but then I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering how much money I've given him over the last three months!
I picked up a M1895 Dutch Mannlicher long rifle in beautiful condition for $175 and a Serbian Model 24 Mauser with a really nice crest for $240. Both have mismatched bolts, but were in great shape otherwise. The Serb has the wrong type handguard, but getting a replacement shouldn't be a problem with all the M24/47's being imported right now.
I spent some time checking out the rest of the show -- definitely better than the Goodman shows. I'd compare it to the Bob Pope shows -- lots of the same dealers, and a few I hadn't seen before. I didn't find anything at the other tables, but it was worth looking.
After making the whole circuit I went back to the estate tables and talked with Tennessee Longhunter some more. I looked over everything again. Bad mistake! I ended up taking home a really nice Nambu Type 14 (dated 5/1937) for $350.
So I left quite a bit poorer but picked up several unusual finds for what I feel like are reasonable prices -- a good show! I'll post some pictures when I get the time.
