Little gun show: my first Remington Nylon 66

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Attended the most pleasant gun show this weekend. Most gun shows are large crowded affairs but this one was a small, pleasant, friendly affair at the Cleveland Civic Center in Texas. Good conversation with sellers, an NRA representative, and a lady with a 92-year old veteran at the VFW table.

Prices were generally fair except for over-priced .22 ammunition. Bought a rifle that I have wanted since the 1960's: Remington Nylon 66 semi-automatic with 4X32 scope. It is near pristine meaning the stock is without scratches, bluing intact, bright bore, and proper function. Even an unfaded white dot on the front sight. I paid the same 1960 new price, $49.95, adjusted for inflation. It is a bit more than Gunbroker prices, but considering the great condition, without FFL and shipping fees, it is a good buy.
 
Mine cost me $60 at a farm auction some years back. You're going to have a lot of fun with yours, good plinkers.

I think in not too many years we will be saying things like "I got a Nylon 66 for only $200 back in '14", or "Remember when you could get a S&W Model 29 for $800? Boy, those were golden days, my friend, golden days."
 
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They are neat little rifles. The next time you place an order at Midway or similar, consider adding a new charge handle to the order. They are cheap and could come in handy at a future date.
 
I received one for Christmas when I was about twelve and man I was on top of the world. It wasn’t just that I got a cool gun, but that my parents trusted me enough buy me a rifle.
 
So cool! I love the Nylon 66. I too was at a gunshow about a month ago in KS and saw one for sale. It was calling for me but I had other gun purchases in mind. I'd still love to own one some day, they are awesome guns.

Pics would be nice to see of your new treasure! :)
 
I grew up with a nylon 66. A fine little gun that went with me through the woods everywhere that squirrels tread. Accurate and light, don't recall any jams either. Wish I still had that gun. You got a bargain my friend, enjoy
 
I hear that if you drive a bulldozer over it,, you will kill it. Just about any abuse short of that, it just shrugs off. I have the next generation Apache 77.
 
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