Silly Things Said on Auction Sites

amoebicmagician · Nov 4, 2014

El Patron Grande said:
El Patron Grande says:

Just needs a little TLC

El Patron Grande doesn't believe things just "buff right out"!

is that an MP-40? I can't even tell because of the 'authentic and richly weathered patina'

Machodoc · Nov 5, 2014

KH195 said:
It's a gun, so must automatically be an assault rifle right?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=451473197

*GROAN*

sig63 said:
Well...it's barely even a gun at this point. "Sporter" is even a stretch. Unless the sport involves rowing, as it might work okay if pressed into service as a paddle!

^^^ This!

Vile Shadow · Nov 5, 2014

amoebicmagician said:
is that an MP-40? I can't even tell because of the 'authentic and richly weathered patina'

Looks like it WAS an MP-40. :sad20:

Machodoc · Nov 5, 2014

amoebicmagician said:
is that an MP-40? I can't even tell because of the 'authentic and richly weathered patina'

I suspect that a metal detector was involved in locating that one--or it was found under fresh water. A bit of electrolysis and conservation might turn it into a nice display piece.

Machodoc · Nov 5, 2014

sig63 said:
Nah, looks deactivated to me too. I think you got through to him.

Separately I love these gaffs too. It took me a long time to learn what I am talking about WRT all things gun, and in an effort to be 1st safe and 2nd not a total @$$hat, I try to be sure of what I say (and more so what I put in print).

But like you, sometimes (especially when it is "licensed" dealers screwing things up) it makes me pretty angry. The effervescent "Bubbas" that give us all a bad rap.

Update:

The guy wrote to me, telling me that I was an a$$hole, and that he'd just made an error in his original posted description.

Abulg1972 · Nov 5, 2014

Machodoc said:
Update:

The guy wrote to me, telling me that I was an a$$hole, and that he'd just made an error in his original posted description.

People get butthurt when you call them out. I've been blocked from bidding (and got quite a few loquacious e-mails) by Jimthompson for calling him out.

Machodoc · Nov 5, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
People get butthurt when you call them out. I've been blocked from bidding (and got quite a few loquacious e-mails) by Jimthompson for calling him out.

To make the day even more delightful, a guy on AL posted a gun that I wanted, so I replied right away that I'd take it, and asked for contact information so that I could call him and work out shipping arrangements.

He sent me a phone number late last night--too late for a reasonable person to call--so I waited until 9 am today to call him.

The guy very proudly told me that someone else had contacted him, and when he told that guy the gun was sold, the fellow "offered me more money than I was asking, so I sold it to him, instead!" He was very proud of himself.

Scum bag.

MilsurpDan · Nov 5, 2014

I wasn't aware that "Arisaka" made copies of Mosin-Nagants :crazy:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450620055

Jradack · Nov 5, 2014

MilsurpDan said:
I wasn't aware that "Arisaka" made copies of Mosin-Nagants

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450620055

I think Arisaka and Kalashnikov were related and hung out a lot.
They made copies of guns in their basement during prohibition.

Abulg1972 · Nov 5, 2014

Machodoc said:
To make the day even more delightful, a guy on AL posted a gun that I wanted, so I replied right away that I'd take it, and asked for contact information so that I could call him and work out shipping arrangements.

He sent me a phone number late last night--too late for a reasonable person to call--so I waited until 9 am today to call him.

The guy very proudly told me that someone else had contacted him, and when he told that guy the gun was sold, the fellow "offered me more money than I was asking, so I sold it to him, instead!" He was very proud of himself.

Scum bag.

Is there a way to bitch slap him on the forum, through negative seller feedback? Reminds me of Christmas Vacation. "If I had a rubber hose, I would beat you with it!"

Andy

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sig63 · Nov 5, 2014

MilsurpDan said:
I wasn't aware that "Arisaka" made copies of Mosin-Nagants

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450620055

Holy mother of GOD does he REALLY expect to get 3 bills for that? Even a decent M44 isn't going to pry me away from that much of my money.

For that you could get one WITH a WHOLE CASE of 7.62R!

But I gotta admit, since it is in New Jersey it must be even more rare than any other Arisaka-copy of a Russian rifle with Chinese lettering.... :lol2:

Abulg1972 · Nov 5, 2014

KH195 said:
It's a gun, so must automatically be an assault rifle right?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=451473197

I sent him a message in which I asked if he was (1) a democrat and (2) from California.

Andy

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Boom Boom · Nov 5, 2014

On GunBroker now... What's not to love? :rolleyes:

"BUBBA BUTSTOCK - Mossberg
as pictured a "REDNECK" bvutt stock to fit mossberg/coast to doast and similar pump shotguns. sold as is -pretty sure that no-one else will have one."

Pretty sure no one will want one. Just sayin'.

Machodoc · Nov 6, 2014

sig63 said:
Holy mother of GOD does he REALLY expect to get 3 bills for that? Even a decent M44 isn't going to pry me away from that much of my money.

He's charging a premium for all the time that he spent scrubbing the stock with a greenie pad.

Abulg1972 · Nov 6, 2014

I sent him the following link with the following message: "FYI. http://www.mosinnagant.net/global%20mosin%20nagants/Chinese-T53Carbine.asp"

He changed his listing to a Chinese copy of a Mosin-Nagant Type 53. Almost there ...http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450620055

Andy

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Machodoc · Nov 6, 2014

It's hard to fix stupid.

Dieselfool · Nov 7, 2014

How do these people have access to firearms anyway?

MilsurpDan · Nov 9, 2014

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=447023193

I think this one tops them all, especially the asking price

Abulg1972 · Nov 9, 2014

MilsurpDan said:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=447023193

I think this one tops them all, especially the asking price

So, I know nothing about Enfields and can't appreciate the post.

Andy

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MilsurpDan · Nov 9, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
So, I know nothing about Enfields and can't appreciate the post.

Andy

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Looks like a well used and abused 1920's Lithgow that was refurbed (FTR'd) in the 40's that the seller is trying to trump up as some kind of "super rare, awesome, one of a kind sniper rifle".

He even uses regular parts of standard No.1 Mk. III rifles and tries to make it seem like they are added improvements that didn't already exist. He states, "Lithgow modified the rifle from the receiver up...iron sight protectors (wings), detachable magazine, and a full wood frame covering the barrel for added stability". I also see no "scope mounts" on the receiver. "Octagon bull barrel" and a "spring loaded bolt" (C'mon, really?!). This guy is either as stupid as he sounds, or is really hoping to catching a sucker with a large bank account.

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