RIAC Preview Day

[Garry L Gordon]

Stopped in at the RIAC Preview Day heading home from a trout fishing trip to SE MN. Checked out the long barreled Parkers and gained greater respect for you 8 bore shooters :bowdown: after swinging one of those monsters. Lots to see, but nothing I could not live without. Anyone else attending?

It’ll be interesting to see what those long barreled guns go for…:shock:

[Randy G Roberts]

Stan Hoover and I should arrive there tomorrow early afternoon. Neither of us have attended in person previously so we're going to take in the experience just to see what it's like. We might toss in a bid or two. Check your email when you get a chance Garry, sent you one this morning. Thanks!

[CraigThompson]

Stopped in at the RIAC Preview Day heading home from a trout fishing trip to SE MN. Checked out the long barreled Parkers and gained greater respect for you 8 bore shooters :bowdown: after swinging one of those monsters. Lots to see, but nothing I could not live without. Anyone else attending?

It’ll be interesting to see what those long barreled guns go for…:shock:

I’d like to see how that 40” brute feels in my hands . And no none of them feel lively I suppose you could say but some feel just better than others .

[Garry L Gordon]

Stan Hoover and I should arrive there tomorrow early afternoon. Neither of us have attended in person previously so we're going to take in the experience just to see what it's like. We might toss in a bid or two. Check your email when you get a chance Garry, sent you one this morning. Thanks!

Hey, Randy, Elaine and I will be back up for Sunday’s session. I hope you and Stan are still bidding and already have all of those long barreled guns. I’ve not seen an email yet, but you can try g.g2@aol.com I check regularly. Email me and I’ll give you my number for a text. I hope you are there for lunch and that they have the BBQ they’ve had in the past. I hope we see you and Stan there.

[Reggie Bishop]

My prediction is that all those long barrel things will end up in Indiana.

[Garry L Gordon]

I’d like to see how that 40” brute feels in my hands . And no none of them feel lively I suppose you could say but some feel just better than others .

Craig, it would take me a while to get that 8 swinging…and I’d corkscrew myself into the ground before I could stop it.:cuss: My respect is growing for you 8-gauges. :bowdown::bowdown:

[Randy G Roberts]

Hey, Randy, Elaine and I will be back up for Sunday’s session. I hope you and Stan are still bidding and already have all of those long barreled guns. I’ve not seen an email yet, but you can try g.g2@aol.com I check regularly. Email me and I’ll give you my number for a text. I hope you are there for lunch and that they have the BBQ they’ve had in the past. I hope we see you and Stan there.

Garry that's the email I used yesterday morning at 8:14AM. Probably in your spam. I will see you this weekend it appears so we can talk then. If we don't bump into each other call me at 812-584-1021...... See ya there !

[Garry L Gordon]

My prediction is that all those long barrel things will end up in Indiana.

We could deliver one to you in TN, Reggie. Just sayin’:corn:

[Reggie Bishop]

Nothing there that piques my interest this time. I will just listen to all the stories that you guys tell.

[Randy G Roberts]

My prediction is that all those long barrel things will end up in Indiana.

Probably so as part of the journey to their new home in PA...:corn:
Actually I only have my eye on 1 and I'm not sure how serious I am about it as it stands right now.

[Garry L Gordon]

Garry that's the email I used yesterday morning at 8:14AM. Probably in your spam. I will see you this weekend it appears so we can talk then. If we don't bump into each other call me at 812-584-1021...... See ya there !

Will do!

[Mills Morrison]

Will be interesting to see how the final bids match up to the estimates. I am kinda in a small bore shorter barrel mode now so will just be observing

[Craig Larter]

Good luck to Randy and Stan if you decide to bid. I like the 12ga Grade 1 TL hammer gun with 30 Laminate barrels. I placed an absentee bid for a Winchester-----fingers crossed.

[Garry L Gordon]

That grade 1 gun was very nice. It had a not so well repaired crack in the forepiece. Looked to be an easy correction, though. It’s a nice gun.

[Garry L Gordon]

Will be interesting to see how the final bids match up to the estimates. I am kinda in a small bore shorter barrel mode now so will just be observing

Mills, I’m leaning this way, too, and I kick myself for missing a 24” DH 20 (documented) a while back. Great for ‘cock in those Georgia tangles.

[CraigThompson]

Will be interesting to see how the final bids match up to the estimates. I am kinda in a small bore shorter barrel mode now so will just be observing

More power to the the person that owns the three 40” guns , but I think the appraisal numbers are wishful at best . But I know little if anything :rotf:

[Garry L Gordon]

A couple of them had lots of “patina.” It will be a case study in rarity and condition.

[Mills Morrison]

The 12 gauge 40 incher is intriguing. I would have to see and handle them in person to see which one fit the best. I would not be buying them to display or keep in the safe

[CraigThompson]

The 12 gauge 40 incher is intriguing. I would have to see and handle them in person to see which one fit the best. I would not be buying them to display or keep in the safe

The 10 gauge intrests me since it’s an EH/GH and the longest 10 EH/GH I have is 34” . As does the 8 gauge , but let’s be realistic I buy anymore to shoot and how much am I going to shoot 34” guns much less 40” . Well I do shoot the 34” 8 a bit , but generally 32” is plenty for me .

[Garry L Gordon]

The 12 gauge 40 incher is intriguing. I would have to see and handle them in person to see which one fit the best. I would not be buying them to display or keep in the safe

I was surprised at how well it handled. I could see pass shooting ducks with it.

[Mike Koneski]

So the bug has bitten Stan in a big way!! :rotf: Randy, don't lead him astray, keep him focused on those lifters. :bowdown:

[Stan Hoover]

So the bug has bitten Stan in a big way!! :rotf: Randy, don't lead him astray, keep him focused on those lifters. :bowdown:

Mike,
Most people would say I’ve been lead astray a good while back, I think Randy offered to help to curb my affliction :p

[Mike Koneski]

Shopping for Parkers means you are moving away from the dark side. :rotf:

[CraigThompson]

Shopping for Parkers means you are moving away from the dark side. :rotf:

I have a sneaking suspicion there might be one or two nice ones from the dark side at this auction :whistle:

[Mike Koneski]

[QUOTE=CraigThompson;363640]I have a sneaking suspicion there might be one or two nice ones from the dark side at this auction :whistle:[/QUOTE

Craig, just say NO to Eurotrash and friends don't let friends shoot Foxes!!:rotf:

One must stay focused. No different than shooting.

[Stan Hoover]

Hey now Mike,

You’ve got to understand, a man needs to stay within his budget, I’m sorry, I know you wouldn’t understand:cool:

Stan

[charlie cleveland]

yes those long barrels belong in a duck blind....chsrlie

[CraigThompson]

Jesus Mary and Joeseph !

$32,500 hammer price for a Remington 870 that was USMC issued in Vietnam .

With the premium thats atleast 37K :shock:

[CraigThompson]

[QUOTE=CraigThompson;363640]I have a sneaking suspicion there might be one or two nice ones from the dark side at this auction :whistle:[/QUOTE

Craig, just say NO to Eurotrash and friends don't let friends shoot Foxes!!:rotf:

One must stay focused. No different than shooting.

I have a decent accumulation of Parkers some good some not so good . A couple Smith's and a Fox or two . The Euro stuff has been leaving slowly .

But THE LAST won't leave but rather go in the box with me at the end . My grandfathers W&C Scott crystal indicater 10 gauge will be in the box in the cemetary with me for eternity or until some SOB digs me up and takes the old gun :cuss:

[Mills Morrison]

Jesus Mary and Joeseph !

$32.500 hammer price for a Remington 870 that was USMC issued in Vietnam .

With the premium thats atleast 37K :shock:

:shock::shock::shock::shock:

[CraigThompson]

Hmmmm a RI/Underwood M2 Carbine for 11K I wouldn't mind having that :cool:

[CraigThompson]

Ahhh the 8 gauge hammered at $27,500 plus premium :shock:

My opinion was certainly incorrect !

[CraigThompson]

Hmmm Ithaca Grade 5 Flues 10 gauge was reasonable !

I bet that ends up in PA :whistle:

[Randy G Roberts]

Ahhh the 8 gauge hammered at $27,500 plus premium :shock:

Stan and I sat here and watched it. He's taking his antidepressants now. Dang :crying:

[CraigThompson]

Stan and I sat here and watched it. He's taking his antidepressants now. Dang :crying:

Did you bid on the cut away gun or the try gun ?

[CraigThompson]

The 28 gauge skeet brought a pile as well “I thought” :whistle:

[Craig Larter]

It was an $8K gun with 36" barrels in my opinion, the extra 4 inches added $20K to the hammer price. Amazing.

[Randy G Roberts]

Did you bid on the cut away gun or the try gun ?

Nope...

[Reggie Bishop]

It was an $8K gun with 36" barrels in my opinion, the extra 4 inches added $20K to the hammer price. Amazing.

What did it sell for? Sorry I quoted wrong person. I am asking about the 28 skeet.

[CraigThompson]

What did it sell for? Sorry I quoted wrong person. I am asking about the 28 skeet.

40k plus the premium so it was 46 or 48 k plus possibly tax and shipping :shock:

[Reggie Bishop]

Wow! I wish I owned 3 or 4 of them! I would send them to Rock Island!

[Bill Murphy]

Craig T., I thought the 28 skeet that sold in Virginia was a much better deal at 40 grand less. Live and learn!

[CraigThompson]

Craig T., I thought the 28 skeet that sold in Virginia was a much better deal at 40 grand less. Live and learn!

The one in Mt Crawford was a DHE I believe , but well as I can remmember it was rusted badly in the chamber area inside and out . I didn’t look at the gun I got that second hand from if memory serves John Allgood . Only gun I looked at in Mt Crawford I brought home .

[Garry L Gordon]

I'll be watching the other long barreled guns come up for bids from the front row today. My hand will be down(!) Good luck to the bidders...if they are members.:)

[Bill Murphy]

Craig, the DHE at Mt. Crawford was a .410, the 28 was a VHE skeet, identical to the one at Rock Island except for the rust. The rust cleaned up very nicely and left an area of tarnish, no pitting. The gun was otherwise as new. I think we both missed the boat on the DHE .410, that was described as an upgrade, only because the "Book" said it was a VHE. I believe the "Book" was wrong, as it often is concerning .410s.

[John Bastiani]

40k plus the premium so it was 46 or 48 k plus possibly tax and shipping :shock:

I hope the buyer got word that that there was a crack in the stock. They called me at 10:30 in the morning to let me know about the damage since I was a phone bidder. I didn't hear the auctioneer make the crowd aware before it sold though.

[David Noble]

The 16ga A1 Special! Lot 3432. Am I reading this correctly?
"Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters nine inches from the breech measure .681/.680 inches; choke constriction .008/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .010/.012 inches;" :eek::eek:

[CraigThompson]

The A1 hammered at $85,000 plus extras !

The EH 10 40" went for $55,000 plus extras .:shock:

The GH 12 40" went for $60,000 plus extras :shock:

[Dan Steingraber]

The 16ga A1 Special! Lot 3432. Am I reading this correctly?
"Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters nine inches from the breech measure .681/.680 inches; choke constriction .008/.037 inches; minimum wall thickness .010/.012 inches;" :eek::eek:

That has to be choke restrictions, dosen't it?

[David Noble]

The two Parker 40" barreled guns, $55,000 and $60,000 plus fees!!!!

[Dan Steingraber]

The two Parker 40" barreled guns, $55,000 and $60,000 plus fees!!!!

:shock::shock:

[David Noble]

There are Parker records available on both the Grade 2 40" barreled guns.
I would bet whoever bought these got the research letters in advance!

[CraigThompson]

There are Parker records available on both the Grade 2 40" barreled guns.
I would bet whoever bought these got the research letters in advance!

If I'd had thoughts of either even for 5K I'd have the letters in advance .

Or possibly they're someones family heirloom :cool:

[CraigThompson]

I hope the buyer got word that that there was a crack in the stock. They called me at 10:30 in the morning to let me know about the damage since I was a phone bidder. I didn't hear the auctioneer make the crowd aware before it sold though.

I would "assume" the auction house assumed if you were there bidding you'd looked the gun over well already .

[John Bastiani]

I would "assume" the auction house assumed if you were there bidding you'd looked the gun over well already .

If it wouldn't have been seen by one of the Parker guys on this site who spotted the crack at the southern then I doubt Rock Island would have disclosed it. After calling them and making them aware they finally changed the condition report the final week.

[Garry L Gordon]

I watched those Parkers sell and am glad my tastes lie elsewhere. The audience applauded the sale of the first 40 incher, but I guess they were out of shock for the second. I was actually surprised the A1S went for the bottom of the estimate and wondered about the wall thickness. I saw some good buys and some…like every other one I’ve attended. I was sorry to have missed Randy and Stan, but at least they left a few guns to bid on. :)

[CraigThompson]

If it wouldn't have been seen by one of the Parker guys on this site who spotted the crack at the southern then I doubt Rock Island would have disclosed it. After calling them and making them aware they finally changed the condition report the final week.


When in Carolina I didn't stop at Rock Island or Poulin or Cowan tables . Wish I had would have liked to see the 8's at RI and Cowan's tables .

Only auction house I looked at much if any was the Guyette and Deeter tables . I honestly didn't spend as much time as the year before in the tents other then BSing with Allgood and a couple trips thru the Lowensteiner and Barnett Collections .

[Garry L Gordon]

When in Carolina I didn't stop at Rock Island or Poulin or Cowan tables . Wish I had would have liked to see the 8's at RI and Cowan's tables .

Only auction house I looked at much if any was the Guyette and Deeter tables . I honestly didn't spend as much time as the year before in the tents other then BSing with Allgood and a couple trips thru the Lowensteiner and Barnett Collections .

We’ll, Craig, I’d say you’re saving money by not going to those auctions, but by your reports, it seems you find a way to purchase guns anyway. :)

[Bill Murphy]

I just looked at the condition report for #1484 and don't see any mention of a cracked stock.

[Craig Larter]

I believe I'm the new owner of the Grade 1 Laminate TLH gun unless it was a floor bidder that wins in case of a tie bid. Kinda excited, now I have a gun to shoot in hammer gun events. Fingers crossed. I lost out on a Winchester so I decided to put in a low ball bid on thr Parker.

[Garry L Gordon]

I believe I'm the new owner of the Grade 1 Laminate TLH gun unless it was a floor bidder that wins in case of a tie bid. Kinda excited, now I have a gun to shoot in hammer gun events. Fingers crossed. I lost out on a Winchester so I decided to put in a low ball bid on thr Parker.

I hope you got it. That was a nice gun with pretty decent stock dimensions for an old period hammer gun (at least for me). The barrels looked good and the CC on the lock plates was still strong. Congratulations if you got it.

[Stan Hoover]

I believe I'm the new owner of the Grade 1 Laminate TLH gun unless it was a floor bidder that wins in case of a tie bid. Kinda excited, now I have a gun to shoot in hammer gun events. Fingers crossed. I lost out on a Winchester so I decided to put in a low ball bid on thr Parker.

I hope you are the winner there Craig,

I handled that one and had them break it down, I think you will like it!

Stan

[Craig Larter]

I hope you got it. That was a nice gun with pretty decent stock dimensions for an old period hammer gun (at least for me). The barrels looked good and the CC on the lock plates was still strong. Congratulations if you got it.

Thanks Garry and Stan the weight and dimensions are perfect for me. What attracted me was the laminate barrels (I'm a sucker for damascus guns). I just received notice that I won!! I may even kill a few ducks with the old girl.
Anyone else make a purchase? The 40" barreled Parkers were way beyond my estimate, ya just never know. All I can say is I'm perfectly happy with my 36" short barreled Parkers 8's LOL.

[CraigThompson]

We’ll, Craig, I’d say you’re saving money by not going to those auctions, but by your reports, it seems you find a way to purchase guns anyway. :)

I spend a fair amount of time looking and occasionally make a purchase :whistle:

When I was a kid my father enjoyed regular old farm home auctions and we'd go to one darn near every weekend . He had a thing for pre 1820 furniture etc . Anyway after standing here there and yonder every weekend my patience for actually attending an auction has pretty much vanished . I'm more inclined to do phone bids or worst case bid via Invaluable or one of those deals .

I doubt I ever attend a Rock Island , Morphy or Poulin auction . but of course I'll bid at them via phone .

[CraigThompson]

Thanks Garry and Stan the weight and dimensions are perfect for me. What attracted me was the laminate barrels (I'm a sucker for damascus guns). I just received notice that I won!! I may even kill a few ducks with the old girl.
Anyone else make a purchase? The 40" barreled Parkers were way beyond my estimate, ya just never know. All I can say is I'm perfectly happy with my 36" short barreled Parkers 8's LOL.

Congrats !

Your new 12 is pretty much a match for the 10 gauge I bought in Sanford although mine is 32" .

[Randy G Roberts]

The 10 and 12 gauge 40" guns. They will not be coming to PA or IN, at least not with either of these fellas :crying:

[Craig Larter]

Congrats !

Your new 12 is pretty much a match for the 10 gauge I bought in Sanford although mine is 32" .

Thanks Craig T: Fish tail lever, 2 piece hinge pin, dolls head, check hook design , matted rib, laminate barrels and good dims---checked all the boxes for me. And a fair price.

[Garry L Gordon]

Watching the two $50K long barrels being auctioned off. You'll notice my bidder number firmly planted on the table. I can't breath in that rarified air! I did take a treasure or two home with me, though...and my wife is still taking to me. Congratulations to the successful bidders.

[Randy G Roberts]

That's a very interesting picture Garry. Lot number 3435 in the background. While you were taking that picture at the exact same instant I was on the phone getting pummeled. I didn't figure I would get it but I didn't see that price coming. I thought what I bid was insane truthfully. Fortunate seller IMO, good for them. We'll catch up with each other at the annual meeting.

[CraigThompson]

That's a very interesting picture Garry. Lot number 3435 in the background. While you were taking that picture at the exact same instant I was on the phone getting pummeled. I didn't figure I would get it but I didn't see that price coming. I thought what I bid was insane truthfully. Fortunate seller IMO, good for them. We'll catch up with each other at the annual meeting.

By chance did you happen to notice if the same buyer got both the 10 and the 12 ?

[Randy G Roberts]

By chance did you happen to notice if the same buyer got both the 10 and the 12 ?

I did. They were different bid numbers for what that's worth, said seriously.

[Bill Murphy]

Concerning the $85,000 plus BP A-1 Special 16 gauge, what is the deal with the paper thin barrels? Do you think the auction house was misrepresenting the barrels to keep competing bidders away from the gun? I have the same suspicion about the AAHE upgrade which was described with thin barrels, which I seriously doubt were correctly measured and described. I guess we have to personally inspect guns like this.

[Randy G Roberts]

I snapped a couple pics of the rib on the A1S 16 as it appeared odd to me. The matting lines were so tightly woven that they created a very odd effect to my eyes. A much tighter pattern than any Parker I own. Took a pic of the rib legend as well. Cell phone pic in bright lights so don't critique them...

[Tom Kidd]

Check out the bore size, no wonder the barrels are thin!

[Dean Romig]

I snapped a couple pics of the rib on the A1S 16 as it appeared odd to me. The matting lines were so tightly woven that they created a very odd effect to my eyes. A much tighter pattern than any Parker I own. Took a pic of the rib legend as well. Cell phone pic in bright lights so don't critique them...



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[Garry L Gordon]

I can’t believe RI would purposely try to limit bidding since they make money on higher sales. The guns I’ve purchased from them that had MWT noted were pretty accurate against my own measuring. A small sample size, but still worth noting. My guess is that the barrels were “enthusiastically” cleaned up. Who knows?

[Bill Murphy]

Those pictures of the rib don't look Parker to me. I guess I didn't look at pictures while they were available. Non Parker barrels, $85,000 plus BP doesn't quite compute. But then either does paper thin barrels and $85,000. I guess we may see this gun again. I wonder if we've ever seen it before.

[Randy G Roberts]

On Friday afternoon I sat in the auction room and watched several lots go. I made note of a few that were off the estimates. I will say that by far the 110 lots I witnessed came in relatively close. Estimating must be a difficult task and I am not trying to belittle that in any way. I will share a few with you that stood out for me. The first figure will be the HIGH estimate and the second will be the HAMMER:

Lot 1294 Camp Perry Colt Officers Model: 25,000 -- 47,500
Lot 1333 Colt 1911 2 digit serial #: 65,000 -- 85,000
Lot 1334 Colt 1911 2 digit serial #: 16,000 -- 55,000
Lot 1365 Army contract Colt 1902: 27,500 -- 9,500
Lot 1372 90th Infantry Engraved Walther: 15,000 -- 40,000

Bear in mind from the buyers perspective you will need to add a hefty premium to the above hammer prices. The owners of 1334 and 1365 are both beside themselves, unfortunately not for the same reason for 1365 :)

[CraigThompson]

On Friday afternoon I sat in the auction room and watched several lots go. I made note of a few that were off the estimates. I will say that by far the 110 lots I witnessed came in relatively close. Estimating must be a difficult task and I am not trying to belittle that in any way. I will share a few with you that stood out for me. The first figure will be the HIGH estimate and the second will be the HAMMER:

Lot 1294 Camp Perry Colt Officers Model: 25,000 -- 47,500
Lot 1333 Colt 1911 2 digit serial #: 65,000 -- 85,000
Lot 1334 Colt 1911 2 digit serial #: 16,000 -- 55,000
Lot 1365 Army contract Colt 1902: 27,500 -- 9,500
Lot 1372 90th Infantry Engraved Walther: 15,000 -- 40,000

Bear in mind from the buyers perspective you will need to add a hefty premium to the above hammer prices. The owners of 1334 and 1365 are both beside themselves, unfortunately not for the same reason for 1365 :)

Seems to me the last time I bought from RIA the premium was 15% with cash or check and CC brought it up to 18 or 20%

With that being said the GH 12 40" at 60k hammer equates into 70-72K . Far be it for me to judge but thats about ten times outta my realm of possibility . Same thing for the EH 10 40" .

The 32K from the USMC issued Vietnam war Remington 870 at 32K plus extras was over the top to my way of seeing things as well . I don't collect 870's or Vietnam or USMC stuff just happened to see that while waiting to see the 8 gauge . And with that being said after seeing what the GH and EH 40" guns brought , the price for the 40" 8 gauge wasn't that bad :whistle:

[Craig Larter]

Not only is the buyers premium 17.5% but now most of the auctions add your state sales tax. I am a resident of NY which adds an additional 8%. The added costs, 25.5% in my case, sure don't seem to cooling the buyers. I watched the auction stream for a couple of hours during the 4 days and there sure didn't seem to be a shortage of buyers with lots of money. Based on my discussions with dealers at the Southern about strong sales and recent auction results the market for our beloved Parkers seems healthy and strong.

[CraigThompson]

Not only is the buyers premium 17.5% but now most of the auctions add your state sales tax. I am a resident of NY which adds an additional 8%. The added costs, 25.5% in my case, sure don't seem to cooling the buyers. I watched the auction stream for a couple of hours during the 4 days and there sure didn't seem to be a shortage of buyers with lots of money. Based on my discussions with dealers at the Southern about strong sales and recent auction results the market for our beloved Parkers seems healthy and strong.

I use the stores tax number . Well to be honest I buy as if I’m
Buying for the shop as far as the auction house is concerned .

[Reggie Bishop]

I use the stores tax number . Well to be honest I buy as if I’m
Buying for the shop as far as the auction house is concerned .

I hope no revenue agents for the State of Virginia frequent the PGCA website! They "might" have an issue with this.

[Bill Murphy]

You mean "Revenoors"?

[Garry L Gordon]

Reggie, I can't help thinking what a fine 30-32" straight stocked small bore we could buy for the money paid for those big bore 40" beauties. :whistle:

[Randy G Roberts]

You mean "Revenoors"?

Reminds me of George Jones and White Lightning where I believe he referred to them as "G-men, T-men, revenoers too" :)

[Reggie Bishop]

You mean "Revenoors"?

That is one adjective, yes!

[Reggie Bishop]

Reggie, I can't help thinking what a fine 30-32" straight stocked small bore we could buy for the money paid for those big bore 40" beauties. :whistle:

Indeed!

[Mills Morrison]

Reminds me of George Jones and White Lightning where I believe he referred to them as "G-men, T-men, revenoers too" :)

I had the same thought.

[Bill Murphy]

I think my spelling was improvised by Snuffy Smith.

[Garry L Gordon]

I think my spelling was improvised by Snuffy Smith.

What works, works.

(And I wonder how many folks remember Ole Barney and Snuffy?:))

[Garry L Gordon]

What works, works.

(And I wonder how many folks remember Ole Barney and Snuffy?:))

Ha! Shows how far off the grid I am -- it seems Ole Barney Google and pal Snuffy Smith made a comeback a couple of years ago.:shock:

Just think -- another generation will know his goo-goo, googley eyes!:eek: (Now there's an ear worm in the making!)

[Mike Koneski]

Did y’all see this???

This week, Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), announced their May Premier Auction achieved $28.2 million in total sales, with a pair of Ulysses S. Grant Remington revolvers selling for $5.17 million on opening day of the three-day auction that took place May 13-15. :eek::eek::whistle:

I hear Randy and Stan went halfsies on those Grant revolvers. :rotf:

[Randy G Roberts]

Did y’all see this???

This week, Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), announced their May Premier Auction achieved $28.2 million in total sales, with a pair of Ulysses S. Grant Remington revolvers selling for $5.17 million on opening day of the three-day auction that took place May 13-15. :eek::eek::whistle:

I hear Randy and Stan went halfsies on those Grant revolvers. :rotf:

Barrels were to short for our liking so we passed. :)

[Mike Koneski]

WAAAAAAAAY too short for youse guys!!

[Mike Koneski]

What works, works.

(And I wonder how many folks remember Ole Barney and Snuffy?:))

Garry, do you remember Joe Btfsplk from Lil Abner?

[Garry L Gordon]

Garry, do you remember Joe Btfsplk from Lil Abner?

I only remember Daisy May. :whistle: