Small town gun shows just seem to have a feel that appeals to me.
At the big shows there is a high percentage of vendors who are major dealers and their approach is more aloof. "Show me the money and the pistol is yours. Don't negotiate because the guy behind you is willing to pay full price."
Went to a small show in Cape Coral Fl today and the tables were completely run by local folks, maybe some local shops.
There was a lot of stuff that really interested me. Lot of stuff that fit the C&R or antique definition. Not much that was new.
I bought a 1908 Vest Pocket Colt with the magazine in pretty good shape. Shootable (at least I think it is) with about 80% finish. Serial number is 75xxx and the vendor told me that put it in the 1912 range.
He had four of them ranging from 450.00 down to 350.00. I took the best one and negotiated a price we were both happy with.
Now I have to start buying .25 ammunition
At the big shows there is a high percentage of vendors who are major dealers and their approach is more aloof. "Show me the money and the pistol is yours. Don't negotiate because the guy behind you is willing to pay full price."
Went to a small show in Cape Coral Fl today and the tables were completely run by local folks, maybe some local shops.
There was a lot of stuff that really interested me. Lot of stuff that fit the C&R or antique definition. Not much that was new.
I bought a 1908 Vest Pocket Colt with the magazine in pretty good shape. Shootable (at least I think it is) with about 80% finish. Serial number is 75xxx and the vendor told me that put it in the 1912 range.
He had four of them ranging from 450.00 down to 350.00. I took the best one and negotiated a price we were both happy with.
Now I have to start buying .25 ammunition