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I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:53 pm
by Rocket
Yes, heaven looks a lot like a Cabela's store. I had never been in one, but my goodness. I had only 20 minutes to look before I had to hit the road, but their used gun rack included about 9-10 Mosins (all round receivers), 10ish Yugo Mausers, a Turkish Mauser, a Springfield 1903, three Mosin Snipers, a Carcaco 6.5....basically so many I can't remember them all. The used gun rack is really cool since it's just out on the main floor, and customers can fondle all the guns they want....... :pointleft:

Anyway, the bright light went away and I had to leave that happy place.

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:56 pm
by desdem12
:tissue: :tissue: You left without buying something? :cry1: :no2: :no2: :no2:

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:35 pm
by Rocket
I did. Like I said, I only had 29 min. My heart started beating fast and I just had to scram before my money started flying out of my pocket.

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:21 pm
by Ban-One
It's getting harder to find gun stores that keep the used guns out on the floor for you to handle. Get your check book and go back! :P

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 6:24 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
Oh, I thought this was gonna be another heart attack story, heard one earlier today, yes, Cabelas, OK, for me it would be Bannermans showroom in 1903, but I guess Cabelas has nice things also :)

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:34 pm
by Simo
Cabelas is ok, but the only one I've ever been to had 100% mark ups on everything. $160 91/30s $1200 panther ARs $900 mini-14s etc. see when you buy one of their guns, they go buy 2 more to replace it. that is rape!

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:49 pm
by Rocket
Simo wrote:Cabelas is ok, but the only one I've ever been to had 100% mark ups on everything. $160 91/30s $1200 panther ARs $900 mini-14s etc. see when you buy one of their guns, they go buy 2 more to replace it. that is rape!
Mosins were $99. The Carcano was $204, Springfield was $315. Mostly it was the selection. We've got nothing like that where I live, not even close.

Sorry to raise your BP JYD. No heart attacks here.

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:56 pm
by desdem12
A non sportered springfield 03 is an instant buy at $315 :beek: Those go for about twice or more then that. :Drool1:

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:53 am
by Junk Yard Dog
I would have bought that original '03 so fast I would have torn the pocket out on my trousers going for my wallet :)

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:39 am
by Simo
Junk Yard Dog wrote:I would have bought that original '03 so fast I would have torn the pocket out on my trousers going for my wallet :)
I would have bit you and tripped you to beat you to the sales counter :very mad: :chuckles:

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:45 am
by Cajun
Hahaha JYD and Simo!


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Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:55 am
by Beardedbullitz
We're gettin a cabelas near Columbus this spring. So no more out of state trips to w Virginia for me. I love that store just for the environment and the guns! :D

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:00 am
by Junk Yard Dog
We have one just over the border in the Communist state, I visit it from time to time, lots of good stuff even if the commies over there do stick it to us with the sales taxes.

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:41 am
by Cajun
Gf has my gun buying on supreme lockdown til we get a house.... :(


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Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:17 am
by Junk Yard Dog
I thought only wives had that power?

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:21 am
by Beardedbullitz
Junk Yard Dog wrote:I thought only wives had that power?
I agree :lol:

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:58 am
by desdem12
Ya but does she have you on super sneaky what she doesn't know can't hurt gun buying lock down? :ugeek: I didn't think so :devil2: :thumbsup:

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:41 am
by Cajun
She has super powers ive never encountered.... Eats kryptonite as a late nigh snack and has eyes everywheres!!!! She knows the two closest gunsmiths around by name.... She is a mystery. Maybe i should pack my bags lmao


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Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:21 am
by Rocket
I am very, very new to the collectable gun game, I have no idea what I'm looking at. Oh well, I'll learn.

Re: I died and went to heaven...yesterday

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:07 am
by desdem12
Don't be affraid to ask Rocket, we will be glad to spend your money. Just do a little looking around here or on the net and you can find things you never knew existed to spend money on. :lol: :thumbsup: 03 springfields would be a good deal at 600 likely so that is what you gave up. :tissue: :violin: