TXGunNut
04-24-2016, 12:03 AM
Just got in from the Texas Gun Collectors Association show in Waco. I've quit going to gun shows but this one is different, predominantly antique firearms. No reloading stuff, no blowguns, no prepper stuff; just old guns & related items. Saw an awesome table of old Winchesters including four 1885's.:holysheep Also snagged a first edition copy of Wilson's coffee table Winchester book. I've had one on order from Amazon for awhile but they recently cancelled my backorder.
Got to examine more nice Winchesters than I've ever seen in one place outside of Cody and got to talk to several serious collectors. Learned quite a bit, one lesson was not to disagree with a seller about his assessment of a rifle's bore condition. I think I hurt his feelings but I really liked the rifle until I got a good look at the bore.
Enjoyed myself so much I joined the association and stuck around for the auction and dinner. Good bunch of folks, know how to put on a great show.
Got to examine more nice Winchesters than I've ever seen in one place outside of Cody and got to talk to several serious collectors. Learned quite a bit, one lesson was not to disagree with a seller about his assessment of a rifle's bore condition. I think I hurt his feelings but I really liked the rifle until I got a good look at the bore.
Enjoyed myself so much I joined the association and stuck around for the auction and dinner. Good bunch of folks, know how to put on a great show.