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shovelwrench
13th May 2007, 19:45
$250 38 super.
Needs refinished but for 250 bucks how could I pass it up$

Looks like a bullseye smith has tuned it also.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/shovelwrench/100_0158.jpg

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elijdub
13th May 2007, 20:08
For $250, absolutely!! That's a good score...
BTW, i may have told you already (i think i did...but lot's of folks from PA here), but i grew up in Williamsport. Just around the bend!
Eli
K9american
13th May 2007, 20:12
i grew up in Williamsport. Just around the bend!
Eli
Williamsport... Lycoming. Piper. Been there too, Eli. :cool:
elijdub
13th May 2007, 20:16
K9, i think you're followin' me! (just kidding, LOL) :D Now that's just plain amazing... What were you doin' there? I'm only 30...i went to Highschool in the 'port (as it was called), then college just up the street as PSU in State College.
dakota1911
13th May 2007, 20:27
Looks like a great find for $250!
steve bliek
18th May 2007, 17:19
I'm a Bill Towner myself.

I thought Cabelas and Gander Mountain type stores were rip offs, but this looks like a good find. How is it's accuracy?

Steve
shovelwrench
18th May 2007, 20:10
Cabelas is hit or miss, you can get some fantastic deals if you know what your lookin at, but, ripped off if you dont. Near as I can tell the Gun Library guys (who set the used gun prices) are idiots unless its a pretty new gun.

Turns out it is a Giles bullseye gun. And although it shot pretty good with the 38 super, EGW (where I dropped it for a restoration today) says its most likely been converted to 38 special.

Apparently they were reaming the super barrel out to take the 38 special.

All and All I got a 12-1400 dollar gun for 250 cause it needed reblued and the guys in the Gun Library had no clue what was in their hand.


I mean the gun itself was worth at least 2 times what I got it for even in the current condition.
middle age fat man
18th May 2007, 20:16
Excellent score sir! Happy you did so well and on a vintage Colt too. I suggest you buy a lottery ticket this weekend and continue your streak of good luck.

Good Shooting
daveohno
18th May 2007, 22:36
Sounds like you're going to be a happy camper!
sprice1973
18th May 2007, 23:04
Great price on that fine looking Colt!Congrats on your pick up!