The really awesome Timonium Fairgrounds show

HeatSeeker · Mar 22, 2015

Boom Boom said:
Careful when sellers make those claims. It's a mine field. Most of the Custer-issued SAAs were re-arsenalized at least one to three times. Most are a mix master of non-matching, era-correct parts and later factory replacement parts. Minus provenance, the mix masters barely sell for $3K to $4K at auction. An all-original Custer-issued SAA could easily sell for $25K and up depending on condition and provenance. But prices are so high now that more and more known mix masters are showing up at auction magically re-born with "era-correct" parts, sometimes fake parts that are artificially aged and re-stamped with matching S/Ns.

A genuine Custer-issued SAA (7.5") in like-new, unrestored condition and solid provenance would likely sell in the $250K range.

Oh I wasn't looking to buy. I was just window shopping to get some ideas of what mine might be worth. He did tell me it had been re-issued and he had the documentation with it. If it is legit I would take it to auction.

Boom Boom · Mar 22, 2015

squaregrouper said:
Unfortunately, one will be pressed to find a Krag under $1,500 at this show, as they are typically correct- not Bubbas.

I saw several excellent examples yesterday in the $1,000 to $1,250 range. Prices this year are reasonable with many of the dealers compared to the past two years.

mdonzi · Mar 22, 2015

went sat nice show sold my Winchester model 62 and picked up a cool old 410 side by side hammer gun

Cochise · Mar 22, 2015

very cool on the .410 hammer gun. I scored a 16 gauge hammer gun with long barrels, 31". I shot skeet with it today and did fine even if it is full and full.
Its getting to the point that almost all i shoot are side by sides mostly with hammers on the outside.
I also got to meet sxs, he had a MDS badge on his hat....

mdonzi · Mar 22, 2015

not the best pic has quail gun on one side J Manton &co on other. what would be best place to find low pressure shells for it, I like to shot it. it has twist steel barrels

Cochise · Mar 22, 2015

google RST or Polywad Vintagers. Both make good quality low pressure ammo for the double gun niche crowd

sxs · Mar 22, 2015

mdonzi said:
View attachment 146684 not the best pic has quail gun on one side J Manton &co on other. what would be best place to find low pressure shells for it, I like to shot it. it has twist steel barrels

Cochise said:
google RST or Polywad Vintagers. Both make good quality low pressure ammo for the double gun niche crowd

And Polywad also sells 'SpredR Shells'...they have a wad that will open your pattern if you should want to hunt with it.

Hey, Cochise....nice to meet you Saturday!

WeaponsCollector · Mar 22, 2015

There were even a few interesting guns at the toy show/flea market next door to the arms show. Sometimes you can get good deals by buying guns at toy shows and toys at gun shows.

Kharstin · Mar 22, 2015

Found a box of .455 Webley ammo, something I am always looking for.

54rndball · Mar 23, 2015

I got three old magazine ads for Colt and S&W, suitable for framing, and it only cost me only $25. There was an older Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage with a drilled and tapped receiver. The price was well over $1K! You must be knowledgeable about what you want to buy. I did see some nice older revolvers, but well out of my price range.

computerguy911 · Mar 24, 2015

Scored some 22lr ammo and gawked at lots of great guns, lots of fun.. Great show

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