I’m always complaining about gun shows

[jimbo1096]

Why? Well mainly because everything there is price sky high or they think it's something that it's not, but today I did find a few things I liked. One was an old model 357/9 mm convertible. It had what looked like (to me at least) real stag grips, but the seller didn't want to remove them to check for any labeling on the inside. He was very proud of it and wanted $1100. I passed but here is a picture.

I checked the extra cylinder and it was present in the red felt bag and did match the serial numbers on the frame.

There was also a half a dozen 10/22s that I looked at for consideration and most of them were pretty reasonable, but none of the used guns came with the box. Of note was an iIlinois Bi-Centennial that looked almost new. Sticker price was $389.

I did come across another set of Rugers that on my second time around I decided needed to come home with me. I don't know who made the grips and I haven't had time to take them off yet, but they need a thorough cleaning and whoever had them before shot a lot of 38 spl. thru them. I'm guessing probably CASS.
They are nice and shiny though.

 

[GRAMPS 51]

I dont think he was out of line for that package aftermarket stags the box short barrel I would have worked on him some on the price but dont think i would have left it there JMO

Gramps

 

[RC44Mag]

No expert on stag and the only stag piece I have is on a Randall knife but the fact the owner wouldn't easily take them off to see the underside for a $1100 sale tells me all I need to know and would have walked away right there.

 

[Fox Mike]

Exactly! ^ There are lots of good fake stag available today. I would need to be sure at that price.

 

[contender]

That boxed .357 convertible,, the RENE lists them at $725. The the stags are real stag,, (and of course they are not factory,) add about $200-$250. The box will add about $145. So the package was priced fairly according to the RENE price guide.
But I too would have wanted to KNOW they were real stag material,, & not faux stag before considering a purchase. If they had been real stag,, I would have tried an offer of $1000 cash.

 

[vito]

What's a gun show? I seem to vaguely remember such things in the past where one could see guns for sale, but over time it became a place to see Sham Wow presentations and similar non-firearm related items for sale. I can't remember the last time that I was at an actual "gun show".

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Price aside, that OM is sure pretty.

 

[Laserbait]

I did come across another set of Rugers that on my second time around I decided needed to come home with me. I don't know who made the grips and I haven't had time to take them off yet, but they need a thorough cleaning and whoever had them before shot a lot of 38 spl. thru them. I'm guessing probably CASS.
They are nice and shiny though.
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Pardon my SA revolver ignorance, but, are those New Vaqueros? They are really pretty, nice score! Are the chrome plated, or is that high polished stainless?

 

[pyth0n]

Why? Well mainly because everything there is price sky high or they think it's something that it's not, but today I did find a few things I liked. One was an old model 357/9 mm convertible. It had what looked like (to me at least) real stag grips, but the seller didn't want to remove them to check for any labeling on the inside. He was very proud of it and wanted $1100. I passed but here is a picture.
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I checked the extra cylinder and it was present in the red felt bag and did match the serial numbers on the frame.

There was also a half a dozen 10/22s that I looked at for consideration and most of them were pretty reasonable, but none of the used guns came with the box. Of note was an iIlinois Bi-Centennial that looked almost new. Sticker price was $389.

What would you be looking for that would tell you if the grips are real stag?

 

[Rclark]

but, are those New Vaqueros?

If you look at the picture... They say New Vaquero on the side . But the hammer style gives them away as well. and the three digit serial number...

 

[contender]

Real stag will has a bit of porous look to it on the inside. The insides aren't polished and it's much easier to see if it's a natural material or a composite.

Polished stainless,, not plated guns.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Gun shows disappeared around here for the most part. Those spider grips are eBay specials.

 

[Deer Hunter]

That wood grip in the box has a neck feather medallion. I thought they were only on the black phoenix.

 

[contender]

The medallions that are silver, and raised,, with the black background with neck feathers,, is normal. The recessed eagle,, that is black,, most often didn't have neck feathers except for a short period in about 1967. Otherwise,, the black eagles do not have neck feathers.