Whats your gun show dream gun?

[Kev18]

Let's say you go to a gun show and you spot a gun/rifle. You instantly buy it. Money isn't an issue, and its exactly your dream gun. What would it be?

Im seeing alot of gun show posts, so im just wondering. Im going to a show this saturday.

I would really like a large bore 1885 high wall, maybe even a sharps. But I know thats just wishful thinking.:-(

[wildwilly]

Winchester Mdl 55/30WCF take-down w/24" barrel.

[drac0nic]

I would say that legality would FAR FAR FAR more be a problem than cost. Then again if I'm going for the gold it's going to be field artillery or a rock and roll MG-42 (I'd gladly settle for a nice MG3 or Yugo M53.) Why stay small?

[Bazoo]

A winchester 71 deluxe. No rust, some scabbard wear from an old man with lots of hunting stories about it. Selling it cause you can't get ammo for it no more.

[Czech_too]

In a lever, it would probably be a Uberti 1873 sporting rifle in .45 Colt
a bolt action would have to be a CZ 550 or 557 American chambered in 6.5x55

[Shawlerbrook]

An original Winchester 1895 in 303 British.

[Texas by God]

A Marlin Cowboy 94 in 44-40 or a Savage 1899 octagon .32-40.

[Hickory]

A Marlin 1894, 44 magnum with a 1 in 20 twist that was in a take-down format.

But, this gun does not exist and never will as long as the powers that be are deaf to their customers requests.

[georgerkahn]

Bion, a lever action .30 Carbine. I've read, but never seen, that Marlin had made one -- maybe (?) Model 62? -- and I've always thought it might be a fun lever to own.
geo

[375supermag]

Hi...
Not s lever gun but my dream would be to find s Dan Wesson revolver in .41Mag.

[Jedman]

Actually that just happened to me last month. I went to a small show and out of all the tables there was only one older guy that had things I was interested in. He once had a home shop with machine tools to do home gunsmithing with but since moved and had a few unfinished projects for sale. I have been looking for a Win. Low wall for a long time with a bad barrel but good wood and good working action at a reasonable price.
So this guy has a nice low wall that he already rebarreled to 45 Colt (new barrel in the white ) added a new Marbles tang peep sight and globe front sight and the wood is in great shape and is the shotgun butt style that I wanted also..
As I was looking at it the guy was apologizing for it being unfinished while I am thinking this is great exactly what I have been looking for then he says if you really think you would want it I'll take $ 450 for it. Well I almost broke my arm reaching for my wallet to pay him. He also offered a T J' s barrel liner 27" long for a 38-55 he's had for sometime for a really good price and even though I didn't need it I bought it also.
If I would have brought more cash I would have bought more of his stuff but he said he would be back in the spring show so maybe I will go back then if my mind hasn't changed on buying more guns and parts. I have been working for the past couple years to downsize my guns I don't shoot much and have a table at a gunshow the weekend of Jan. 18-19 but when I find a gun like that low wall even on my death bed I will have to buy it.

Jedman

[brass410]

highwall 1885 38-55 case hardened makes me tremble with excitement just thinking about it

[pietro]

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A Winchester/Browning/Miroku Model 1885 Low Wall in .45 Colt.


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[hpdrifter]

highwall 1885 38-55 case hardened makes me tremble with excitement just thinking about it


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A Winchester/Browning/Miroku Model 1885 Low Wall in .45 Colt.


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Either one of these. with the 45 Colt being first choice.

[Rick B]

Winchester 1895 takedown with a shotgun butt in 405 WCF. Winchester 1876 in 50-95. Winchester 71 Deluxe. The list goes on.
Rick

[Shuz]

Bion, a lever action .30 Carbine. I've read, but never seen, that Marlin had made one -- maybe (?) Model 62? -- and I've always thought it might be a fun lever to own.
geo

George,
I know Marlin chambered the mdl 62 in .256 Win mag, and if my memory serves, it was also offered in .30carbine.

[Shuz]

I'd be looking for a Savage Mdl 16 Weather Warrior(stainless steel nomenclature) chambered in .250 Sav that hasn't been shot the thousands of times mine has! All with cast boolits tho, and she's still going strong!

[JoeJames]

Smith & Wesson Model 624 4" - 44 Special.

[Tracy]

An early Winchester 1894 rifle with the 26" barrel, in .32 Special.

[If1Hitu]

If I went to a Gun Show and came across a M-14 Paratrooper rifle, i'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[rockrat]

Gatling Gun in 357 Maximum(I can shoot 357 mag also!!) 38-55, 45-70 or 500 S&W!!!!! On a carriage!!!

[adcoch1]

Either a sako vixen or cz 527 fs in 221 fireball.

[Jedman]

Being this is the Lever Gun forum, my dream lever gun would be one of the deluxe models of a Savage M 425 , 435 , 440 Hi Power in 30-30 or 35 Rem. Or a early Win. 1873 in 22 rf.

Jedman

[PaulG67]

A Savage 99 in 30-30. I have been to hundreds of gun shows here in New England and have never seen one.

[obssd1958]

A Winchester/Miroku 1895 in 405 Win.
I had an opportunity to buy an original with the "Climbin' Lyman", at a local auction 10 years back, but couldn't cover the tariff...

[Kev18]

Interesting choices. I too would love a big bore 1895, hopefully a .405. The only ones I see are .303 and .30-40. very common around here.

[Wheelgun]

If money was no object, a Marlin 32H&R Mag, or a good to excellent condition Marlin 94 or Win 92 in 32/20. Also would love a Marlin 1893 in 30wcf.

Not Leverguns but, S&W model 10 in 32 S&W Long (only ever seen one, in a book) or a S&W K-32 or S&W model 16 in 32 Mag.

[Budzilla 19]

Not a lever gun, butttttt, an 8” Colt Python in .357 Magnum for less than $1800+!!!!!!! But that’s just me.

[gnoahhh]

A Savage 99T in .22 High Power, being sold by the heir to an old time collector, who doesn't have a clue as to its value.

Failing that, a pristine Savage M1899 Montreal Home Guard rifle on a table presided over by a guy who collects Winchesters and hasn't a clue that the gun is worth $8000 not the $800 he has on it.

[Jedman]

A Savage 99T in .22 High Power, being sold by the heir to an old time collector, who doesn't have a clue as to its value.

Failing that, a pristine Savage M1899 Montreal Home Guard rifle on a table presided over by a guy who collects Winchesters and hasn't a clue that the gun is worth $8000 not the $800 he has on it.

Savage 99 T's are pretty rare but to me very unattractive . If you seen a gun that was worth 10 times what the seller was asking for it wouldn't you beg , borrow , or steal the $ 800 to buy it ? Just sayin ? Or is this dreaming ?

Jedman

[Beerd]

A winchester 71 deluxe. No rust, some scabbard wear from an old man with lots of hunting stories about it. Selling it cause you can't get ammo for it no more.

Dibs!
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[bob208]

a Winchester 64 in 219 zipper. a 55 in .25-35 a 95 in .405

[Ray1946]

Mod. 95 winchester,russian contract with a really nice tube. Be really great to shoot lead out of one these old battle rifles!.....................

[gnoahhh]

Savage 99 T's are pretty rare but to me very unattractive . If you seen a gun that was worth 10 times what the seller was asking for it wouldn't you beg , borrow , or steal the $ 800 to buy it ? Just sayin ? Or is this dreaming ?

Jedman

An $800 price tag would have me scrambling for my wallet! The thread title though, is "gun show dream gun".

[Rick B]

Had two 1895’s in 405 WCF. First was a solid frame shotgun butt with a climbing Lyman. Hunted Moose with it several times, never connected. At the time Barnes originals were the only jacketed bullets available. Rifle had a propensity for stringing vertical. 3”-4” at 100 yards. Second 1895 was a takedown, shotgun butt that also had a climbing Lyman. Bought it from an older man that had spent years in the Alaska Bush with it. He worked for Alascom and spent years working up and down the Alaska Peninsula installing Micro Wave Repeater Stations. While working on these sites he carried this takedown rifle in a well built but compact plywood box. Any Brown Bear that ventured to close was dispatched with this rifle. Both are long gone. Wish I still had one.
Rick

[Texas by God]

And I'll add to the dream by mentioning a Genuine Mauser Sporter in K size in 250-3000; and a Lone Star rolling block sporter weight .30US.

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[725]

A Ruger #1 in .270 or a fine JP Sauer in 8mm. I'm from the walnut & steel generation.

[sharps4590]

As if it would ever happen but, this is a "dream", right?

A vierling in 16 X 16 over 8 X 57R under 5.6 X 35R vierling. 5K would be a steal if it's in any condition at all.

[Bent Ramrod]

I’ve got more guns that I can shoot, but if I found a good Stevens 425 High Power in .25 Remington, at a used-gun price, I’d have to have it.

[Kev18]

I’ve got more guns that I can shoot, but if I found a good Stevens 425 High Power in .25 Remington, at a used-gun price, I’d have to have it.

Whats your good price? I have one in .32 rem. Bought it at a gun store. Just wondering what youd pay.

[00buck]

I would like a Marlin 1895 Limited III

Just because

[ulav8r]

1892 Winchester with half octagon carbine length barrel, blind magazine, ebony inlay in tip of schnobble forearm, and rifle buttplate, caliber 32/20.

[indian joe]

My gunshow dream would be ------be able to go to a show and buy a gun (any gun I like), pay the man the money, put it in my car and drive home unmolested by green voting do gooders and their minions ............ hmmmm is that what they call a pipe dream - when ya dream it but it never can happen?

[JWFilips]

a 788 Rem in 30WCF!

[Bent Ramrod]

I would say $450 or so American would be my maximum.

A friend had one in .35 Remington, with an Indian-head penny inletted into the stock. Don’t remember what he paid for it, but he bought it before the “investors” had gotten to that model. I saw one in .25 for a little over twice what I would be willing to pay, in a gun store that went out of business shortly thereafter. Always wondered what happened to it.

[gnoahhh]

a 788 Rem in 30WCF!


Yeah, that was on my wish list too, until I stumbled onto a Winchester M54 .30-30 and then I forgot all about a 788!

[flintlocke]

Winchester model 54 in 7.65...or, Remington model 30 in 7.65....after all he said, if money is no object.

[Kev18]

I would say $450 or so American would be my maximum.

A friend had one in .35 Remington, with an Indian-head penny inletted into the stock. Don’t remember what he paid for it, but he bought it before the “investors” had gotten to that model. I saw one in .25 for a little over twice what I would be willing to pay, in a gun store that went out of business shortly thereafter. Always wondered what happened to it.

I paid more then double that. They are extremely rare with unique actions. I read in articles and forums that the number of them still in action is close to 1000. And that collectors and museums are looking for the remaining serial numbers. They weren't well documented.
https://i.imgur.com/gPt8za9.jpg

[kayala]

P-08 or C96 (Broomhandle) even though shows I go to have decent amount of p-08s they are outside of my price range :)

[Reverend Al]

My personal gun show "dream gun" varies from day to day, week to week, month to month, and gun show to gun show, but the last one of interest that I spotted at a recent gun show was an "as new" C. Sharps 1874 Hartford Sporter in .50-70 Government c/w dies, brass, and bullets all in a hard case ... and it came home with me!

:happy dance:

[Eddie Southgate]

Winchester 95 in .405 or 30-40 Krag would nicely . Also any version of the 88 or a 71 . Revolver would be a Smith Triplelock in .44 spl with any of the shorter barrels and target sighted since we are going for the gold and money is not a factor .

[Eddie Southgate]

I paid more then double that. They are extremely rare with unique actions. I read in articles and forums that the number of them still in action is close to 1000. And that collectors and museums are looking for the remaining serial numbers. They weren't well documented.
https://i.imgur.com/gPt8za9.jpg

Last one I saw listed at auction was expected to bring between $1100 and $1800 , that was in 2014 . I think they were only cataloged for two years .

[murf205]

My "dream" is to find a 1917 S&W military or civilian that you don't have to mortgage the farm to buy. OR...a Rem 788 in 44mag like the one I foolishly traded away in my callow youth.

[Chev. William]

My "Dream Gun" is a Ruger Standard Auto MKIV Target in .25ACP for LEGAL purchase in California.

Sadly, I don't thikn it will happen anytime soon.

Chev. William

[Kev18]

Well... I went today. I always go up every row 100 times just to make sure. My girlfriend doesn't find me funny...

I saw a sharps 50-90. It caught my eye on the first walk up the row. I walked down two other rows and had to go back to see the rifle. TO LATE. it was sold. a man in his 30's kissed the rifle saying that it was his dream to own one. 2100$. Damn... Silver forend cap, octagon barrel..etc.
Several winchester 1885 replicas. I would really love an original large bore like the sharps, but no luck....
there was a nice 1895 with some blue left on the barrel in .35 win. Not familiar with the cartridge. 1100$

[Minerat]

They did not make one but if we are dreaming a Browning A-5 Belgium in 410 ga.

[MFGordon]

I feel kind of guilty because I have at least a couple of the "dream guns" named here and I got them cheap.

But one that I won't have to wish for was one that I got two years ago. A fellow member of my pistol club brought down an old Winchester 1894 to sell to our range on a Saturday when there were were only a few people there. He ask if I was interested in a Winchester 94. At first I said no, I ready had one. Then I noticed that it was a take down model. And then I noticed it had a half magazine and a pistol grip stock. On closer inspection I saw a Lyman model 21 sight.

The seller said "make me an offer." I said $300 and he said OK. He agreed to wait while I raced to the the bank and the ATM. When I got back to the range we concluded our deal and I took my new rifle home wrapped in an old blanket I had in my trunk. (The $300 didn't include the case.)

What I got was a well worn but not abused 1906 vintage Winchester Model 1894 Extra LightWeight take down rifle with a 22 inch barrel in .30-30. The bore , after cleaning, is shiny and like new. The rifle is as light as a carbine and handles like a fly rod. The gun is a joy to shoot with mild castloads , either 90 grain bullets for indoor gallery shooting or 170 grain cast bullets out doors at 100 yards.

I realized thai would never find something like this rifle at a gun show. Smarter and quicker buyers than me would have snapped it up in an instant. I guess I have used up all my luck.

[Kev18]

I feel kind of guilty because I have at least a couple of the "dream guns" named here and I got them cheap.

But one that I won't have to wish for was one that I got two years ago. A fellow member of my pistol club brought down an old Winchester 1894 to sell to our range on a Saturday when there were were only a few people there. He ask if I was interested in a Winchester 94. At first I said no, I ready had one. Then I noticed that it was a take down model. And then I noticed it had a half magazine and a pistol grip stock. On closer inspection I saw a Lyman model 21 sight.

The seller said "make me an offer." I said $300 and he said OK. He agreed to wait while I raced to the the bank and the ATM. When I got back to the range we concluded our deal and I took my new rifle home wrapped in an old blanket I had in my trunk. (The $300 didn't include the case.)

What I got was a well worn but not abused 1906 vintage Winchester Model 1894 Extra LightWeight take down rifle with a 22 inch barrel in .30-30. The bore , after cleaning, is shiny and like new. The rifle is as light as a carbine and handles like a fly rod. The gun is a joy to shoot with mild castloads , either 90 grain bullets for indoor gallery shooting or 170 grain cast bullets out doors at 100 yards.

I realized thai would never find something like this rifle at a gun show. Smarter and quicker buyers than me would have snapped it up in an instant. I guess I have used up all my luck.

Your luck doesn't run it. Its luck that finds you...

[Shawlerbrook]

Yes, an original Winchester 71 would also fulfill a dream.

[jonp]

Winchester 1886 45-90. Case hardened.

Second up would be one I sold and continue to wish I had back. Winchester Pre-64 Model 70 in 300 H&H. Not because of what a sweet gun it is, certainly that, but because of the story. He was a Canadian and when back from WW2 scrimped and saved then bought it to feed his family on carbou, moose and bear as times were tough.

[jonp]

I feel kind of guilty because I have at least a couple of the "dream guns" named here and I got them cheap.

But one that I won't have to wish for was one that I got two years ago. A fellow member of my pistol club brought down an old Winchester 1894 to sell to our range on a Saturday when there were were only a few people there. He ask if I was interested in a Winchester 94. At first I said no, I ready had one. Then I noticed that it was a take down model. And then I noticed it had a half magazine and a pistol grip stock. On closer inspection I saw a Lyman model 21 sight.

The seller said "make me an offer." I said $300 and he said OK. He agreed to wait while I raced to the the bank and the ATM. When I got back to the range we concluded our deal and I took my new rifle home wrapped in an old blanket I had in my trunk. (The $300 didn't include the case.)

What I got was a well worn but not abused 1906 vintage Winchester Model 1894 Extra LightWeight take down rifle with a 22 inch barrel in .30-30. The bore , after cleaning, is shiny and like new. The rifle is as light as a carbine and handles like a fly rod. The gun is a joy to shoot with mild castloads , either 90 grain bullets for indoor gallery shooting or 170 grain cast bullets out doors at 100 yards.

I realized thai would never find something like this rifle at a gun show. Smarter and quicker buyers than me would have snapped it up in an instant. I guess I have used up all my luck.

Good Grief! That stuff never happens to me. Congrats on that deal, your lucky to have found that rifle.

[izzyjoe]

My dream rifle, well I missed out at a gunshow once! This little old man was strolling around with a 336 SC in 35 Rem, a waffle top at that! It also had a Refield peep sight, and a half box of shells. The rifle was in great shape, the only problem I didn't have the $300 that he was asking. I followed that guy around for the better part of an hour, I was trying to think a way to come up with the money. I seen a good friend there, and begged him for the money, and he loaned it to me, and I'll be darned by the time I found the guy he had just sold it! So that taught me a good lesson, never go without cash!

[Kev18]

My dream rifle, well I missed out at a gunshow once! This little old man was strolling around with a 336 SC in 35 Rem, a waffle top at that! It also had a Refield peep sight, and a half box of shells. The rifle was in great shape, the only problem I didn't have the $300 that he was asking. I followed that guy around for the better part of an hour, I was trying to think a way to come up with the money. I seen a good friend there, and begged him for the money, and he loaned it to me, and I'll be darned by the time I found the guy he had just sold it! So that taught me a good lesson, never go without cash!

Happens to me all the time :(

[Redleg11b]

I have always wanted a HS Precision TD in .308, but would settle for 6.5x55 in a High Wall.

[Good Cheer]

I could get excited about a lever gun chambered for .460S&W to load black in.

[hpdrifter]

I feel kind of guilty because I have at least a couple of the "dream guns" named here and I got them cheap.

But one that I won't have to wish for was one that I got two years ago. A fellow member of my pistol club brought down an old Winchester 1894 to sell to our range on a Saturday when there were were only a few people there. He ask if I was interested in a Winchester 94. At first I said no, I ready had one. Then I noticed that it was a take down model. And then I noticed it had a half magazine and a pistol grip stock. On closer inspection I saw a Lyman model 21 sight.

The seller said "make me an offer." I said $300 and he said OK. He agreed to wait while I raced to the the bank and the ATM. When I got back to the range we concluded our deal and I took my new rifle home wrapped in an old blanket I had in my trunk. (The $300 didn't include the case.)

What I got was a well worn but not abused 1906 vintage Winchester Model 1894 Extra LightWeight take down rifle with a 22 inch barrel in .30-30. The bore , after cleaning, is shiny and like new. The rifle is as light as a carbine and handles like a fly rod. The gun is a joy to shoot with mild castloads , either 90 grain bullets for indoor gallery shooting or 170 grain cast bullets out doors at 100 yards.

I realized thai would never find something like this rifle at a gun show. Smarter and quicker buyers than me would have snapped it up in an instant. I guess I have used up all my luck.

well, now I realize what your initials mean

[bigdog454]

S&W K-32 and a beretta factory engraved ppk .380
BD

[gwrench]

A Marlin 1894 in 32 H&R magnum.

[Texas by God]

A Marlin 1894 in 32 H&R magnum.
Welcome to the forum. I’m so glad you found my misplaced rifle- return it to me at your convenience!

[Kev18]

Most people want lever guns with odd ball calibers or calibers that aren't in mass production. I like those too :)

[Shawlerbrook]

Yes, I would love a Ct. made Marlin 1894 in 22 Hornet. I know, fantasy.

[rockrat]

I had a Marlin 32mag. Bought it with two shots thru it. Someone wanted it alot more that I did. Should have kept it, never did shoot it.

Passed on a Marlin Cowboy once, in 44 mag. for $450. I had the cash, but was looking for a High Wall in 38-55, so didn't buy it. Regret letting that one pass too!!

[gwrench]

Welcome to the forum. I’m so glad you found my misplaced rifle- return it to me at your convenience!

Thanks for the welcome! Sadly, the Marlin is still in the "dream" stage.

[Texas by God]

Thanks for the welcome! Sadly, the Marlin is still in the "dream" stage.No problem, my mind and my fingers were obviously in different forums.[emoji16]

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[nhithaca]

The factory never made a Model 94 in 22 Hornet. Too long to go through the action and all the factory bullets are pointed. They did make a 218 Bee in the Model 1894CL; I have one I bought new in the early 1990's. W/ 6 power Burris scope it shoots minute of walnut @ 100 yards using Hornady 45 grain flatpoints loaded in front of Accurate 1680.

[Jedman]

I have already had a couple picks but a gun I have been looking for for a long time is a Mossberg model L.
It was a low priced single shot 22 rifle that had a martini like dropping block action and was only made for a couple years. I need another gun like I need a hole in my head but I have always wanted and liked oddball things and a model L is one of them.

Jedman

[sac]

25 LB Sharps 44-77

[Kev18]

25 LB Sharps 44-77

Now thats an odd caliber...

[sac]

Now thats an odd caliber...

Comon during the buffalo hunting times. Developed by Sharps in 1869.

[Pressman]

I like guns, but love reloading tools. My gunshow dream find is a complete Ideal Number 2 lubricating press.

[obssd1958]

Pressman,
Do you have a picture??

[OutHuntn84]

Ruger Old Model Super Blackhawk in 44 Mag w/stag grips, pleas and thank you!

[Kev18]

I like guns, but love reloading tools. My gunshow dream find is a complete Ideal Number 2 lubricating press.

I would like an old press too. Im building a small cabin in the woods and would love a small press. Nothing big, single stage even. Any recommendations in the older stuff?

[Eddie Southgate]

I would like an old press too. Im building a small cabin in the woods and would love a small press. Nothing big, single stage even. Any recommendations in the older stuff?

A Tru Line JR or a 310 set would be at home in your little cabin in the woods , or set up in front of your TV at home .

[Eddie Southgate]

Pressman,
Do you have a picture??

Add me to the list wanting to see a picture of that . I have heard of them but never actually seen one .

[tdoor4570]

My gun show nightmare is a Asperly aimless lever action in 416 gutbuster. dream about finding one, touching it and it follows me home.