ohen cepel
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Seems my range trip may be rained out in the am.
For those who went, how was it? Don't think I have ever been to a show there.
For those who went, how was it? Don't think I have ever been to a show there.
Timonium State Fair Grounds Gun Show
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38super
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I picked up a J.C Higgins model 50 in 30-06. The rifle look's like it was never shot. I have been looking for one of these rifles for 20 years. It was 185.00 out the door.
Judging a show is very subjective. If one of us walks out empty handed, and the other with a rifle we've been after for years, or a great deal on ammo, we are going to have very different perceptions of the show.
Timonium quality has been on a steady decline. The empty tables and stupid non-gun stuff are undeniable, regardless of what trophies one did or did not find.
What are you looking for? AR's or parts? Precision Firearms was there, as was Vtac. There were also the usual purveyors of cheap priced imported parts. I had a bad experience with one of them once...so I don't pay attention to any of them anymore (don't want to be accused of discrimination
).Milsurps? South Carroll had some Mosins, Mausers, an SKS and a couple of Enfields left. There were a few Garands, SKS's, M1 carbines, trapdoors and Springfields around (even a couple of Krags), but not a whole lot. I did notice an unexpected amount of muzzleloaders.
Reloading? There were a few small vendors. One had a lot of powder. There was even a bottle of Varget
It seemed a little pricey...but I couldn't just leave it there
Maybe they had more behind the table 
Ammo? The AmmoMan had his big set up out front, and there was a little bit inside. I didn't notice any fabulous deals or AmmoJon level bulk prices.
Are you looking for one of those pastel colored chemical reaction heating pads to put on your neck and shoulders? 1) Get out of here!
2) Yes...they were there
It can't hurt to have a look...I may not have noticed the elusive deal you were seeking
Ammo Jon
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- Mar 3, 2008
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Judging a show is very subjective. If one of us walks out empty handed, and the other with a rifle we've been after for years, or a great deal on ammo, we are going to have very different perceptions of the show.
Timonium quality has been on a steady decline. The empty tables and stupid non-gun stuff are undeniable, regardless of what trophies one did or did not find.
What are you looking for? AR's or parts? Precision Firearms was there, as was Vtac. There were also the usual purveyors of cheap priced imported parts. I had a bad experience with one of them once...so I don't pay attention to any of them anymore (don't want to be accused of discrimination
Milsurps? South Carroll had some Mosins, Mausers, an SKS and a couple of Enfields left. There were a few Garands, SKS's, M1 carbines, trapdoors and Springfields around (even a couple of Krags), but not a whole lot. I did notice an unexpected amount of muzzleloaders.
Reloading? There were a few small vendors. One had a lot of powder. There was even a bottle of Varget
Ammo? The AmmoMan had his big set up out front, and there was a little bit inside. I didn't notice any fabulous deals or AmmoJon level bulk prices.
Are you looking for one of those pastel colored chemical reaction heating pads to put on your neck and shoulders? 1) Get out of here!
It can't hurt to have a look...I may not have noticed the elusive deal you were seeking
Flattery will get you everywhere
You stole that rifle, those were built on Mauser actions made by FN, in Belgium,
and I think High Standard built the rifles, or at least supplied the barrels. Here is some more info on it.
https://www.chuckhawks.com/j_c_higgins_50.htm
There was one vendor missing that I always seem to buy some parts from. Don't remember his name. 6 foot tall, white guy , mid 60's maybe. He sold M1, M14, and AR parts, mostly mil surplus. Always had bins of small parts. I did get some stuff from precision.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,137
I didn't come close to seeing the whole show ( ran out of budget too quickly ). For all the legitimate gripeing about Timonium , * to me* I would rate it better than the usual Timonium . But as Art observed these things are highly subjective .
FWIW , Jarrettsville coming up in two weeks is an excellent small show, and one of my favorites .
And it's official . The promoter of Timonium show has taken over the dates for Howard and Fredrick vacated by the demise of Silverado . I wish sucuess to anyone keeping gun shows alive in Maryland . But my personal speculation questions trying to keep both Howard And Fredrick . Shows 20 minutes apart in successive weekends might be cannibalizing your own market . Doing just one of them could make for a strong Showing of vendors, and larger audience .
FWIW , Jarrettsville coming up in two weeks is an excellent small show, and one of my favorites .
And it's official . The promoter of Timonium show has taken over the dates for Howard and Fredrick vacated by the demise of Silverado . I wish sucuess to anyone keeping gun shows alive in Maryland . But my personal speculation questions trying to keep both Howard And Fredrick . Shows 20 minutes apart in successive weekends might be cannibalizing your own market . Doing just one of them could make for a strong Showing of vendors, and larger audience .
38super
Active Member
I have been looking for one of these for years and never could find a nice rifle for under 500.00. I did not even try to haggle on the price.
Red1917
Active Member
EC Depot?
ohen cepel
Ultimate Member
On a rainy Sunday it was a good morning for me. Got some things I needed at a good price so no complaints.
Bit concerning the number of empty tables.
Bit concerning the number of empty tables.
RoadDawg
Nos nostraque Deo
- Dec 6, 2010
- 94,377
I saw more good deals at this show than I’ve seen in quite a while. I bought a very nice stainless 7 round Walther magazine for my stainless PPK/S... with a leather belt pouch... $10.00.
Also...
It was nice to see the MDS members who stopped by the MSI Table to say hello.
I was just there today and never seen a MSI booth , maybe they rolled out early . I bought 3 knives (cheap ones) for work carry rotation .
Road Dawg,
It was good meeting with you and another MD Shooters Member (Boule?). Thanks for pointing out the Glock deal at one of the vendors. Overall, the show was decent, but light on M1 Carbine parts. I was hoping for the vendor that had the service rifle parts (usually took up several tables).
Q
It was good meeting with you and another MD Shooters Member (Boule?). Thanks for pointing out the Glock deal at one of the vendors. Overall, the show was decent, but light on M1 Carbine parts. I was hoping for the vendor that had the service rifle parts (usually took up several tables).
Q
RoadDawg
Nos nostraque Deo
- Dec 6, 2010
- 94,377
The table was there (in the front, 3rd row from the left) for the entire show. I was there from 0830 to after 1300. When I left... ShafTed and Mule were still there.
I was looking for the sign and did not see it , I believe we were there around 11;30 or so , We did the home show as well .
Rainy day was good for some indoor fun
RoadDawg
Nos nostraque Deo
- Dec 6, 2010
- 94,377
Wow , i can not believe i missed that , my wife and son were waiting up front out of picture shot , of course ShafTed was not standing there .
Vic
Ultimate Member
Need to get some booth babes to work MSI, might help. Haha.
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Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,137
Littlefoot44 did make a special Sunday appearance at Takoma Park , but I usually attend these things on Saturday, and she works then.
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