RIAC Preview Day
 

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:

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!

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 .

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.

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

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:

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 !

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

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

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.

Will do!

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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 .

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

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

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:

[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.

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

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

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:

[QUOTE=Mike Koneski;363641]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:

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

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

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

My opinion was certainly incorrect !

Hmmm Ithaca Grade 5 Flues 10 gauge was reasonable !

I bet that ends up in PA :whistle:

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 ?

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

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

Nope...

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: