Just wondering how the Tulsa Gun Show was for you guys out there? I was curious how the recent gun control efforts were effecting people. Not much different in my judgment. Did see one vendor selling "bump" stocks, which I had never seen before; probably trying to get rid of them before they are outlawed. Ammo of all types was plentiful and prices down. Every show is different and I eagerly cruise as many tables as possible. This year I probably managed to see maybe 70%. Of course there is lots of duplication of same old over-priced stuff. But. lots of bargains too. Found reloading powder, Benchmark and Varget for $25 lb. Also found a new Anschutz 1712 Silhouette .22 for $1950 and the guy invited me to make him a "reasonable" offer. I think I could have had it for a bit less. Just couldn't justify the expense. I always leave wishing I would have bought more and this time was no exception.
How was the Tulsa Gun Show?
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I made it there for the first time last Fall, and it was quite a spectacle for someone used to the biggest show around here being less than 1000 tables.
Almost too much for me - gun nut overload! I wanted to see everything and knew there was no way I was going to; especially since I was there helping a friend watch his 6 tables, and trying to sell a few of my own guns too.
Almost too much for me - gun nut overload! I wanted to see everything and knew there was no way I was going to; especially since I was there helping a friend watch his 6 tables, and trying to sell a few of my own guns too.
Welcome to the club!! I've been going twice a year and have missed only one show in the last 15 years. Two of the guys I go with (they invited me) have been going for over 30 years. The two shows are the highlight of my year. May seem extreme to say that, but it's true. My wife and I go on cruises, but the Wananmacher show is more fun and a lot less expensive.
CoalTrain49
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I hear a lot of sales are out of state private transactions without an FFL transfer.
Tulsa is no different than other shows. NO ONE is legally permitted to sell handguns to non-residents at the Tulsa show. You see a few signs that say "private seller", which indicates the seller can sell personal items (just like we all can) with no back ground check, but not handguns. Dealer/vendors are required to do background checks and do so.
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I have been to the last three now and have come back with something I desired each time. This time, I snagged a nice little Winchester 62a pump .22 made in 1954. I got one of these in 1958 for my 13th birthday. I loved that little pump and it was my "go to" plinking and small game rifles. Unfortunately, my old man sold it without my permission while I was Vietnam.
Anyway, there were several sellers with tables full of the original Browning designed Winchester model 1890 and its various iterations through the model 62--including commercial and the specifically made shooting gallery versions. One guy had at least 10 or so that were in original boxes from the 1940's and 50's. However, $4 and $5 grand is a bit more than I want to pay for a .22 rifle. Likewise, I don't want a gallery model that can only shoot shorts.
I spotted the one below at one table and when the seller told me in was produced in 1958 like my original, I knew it was coming home with me. It's in great condition with a mint bore and exterior finish close to 90% or better. When I got home and checked it turned out that the production date was actually 1954, but that didn't dampen the thrill of getting an old childhood sidekick back.
USPS had just delivered two new (old) 1920's Winchester tools I had picked up on eBay while I was in the process of taking a picture, so I threw them into the shot along with a couple of others I already had to balance out the shot. The transitional plane and the pipe wrench were the new additions while the scissors, hand saw, and safety razor were acquired since the first of the year. Winchester only made hardware from 1920 to 1930, so this stuff is quite collectable--especially in the condition of these examples. Except for some spotting from rust, the handsaw appears to never have been used.
The show has signs posted saying no photography. However, since almost everybody has a smartphone capable of great photos this is mostly ignored. However, I still use an old fashioned flip phone, but I did have a digital camera in my back pack. I just didn't want to look obvious, but I did snap a picture of the lower level from the upper level balcony. This represents about 1/3 of the total show. The lower level is a mix of firearms, but there seems to be more vintage and collectible in the mix than modern. The upper level is just the opposite.
Here's the lower again split into two shots
There is a cat walk or balcony over the upper section, but it was closed off, so I had no access. However, here is a publicly posted shot from 3 or 4 years ago of the upper section I found on the net. It's hard to tell, but this is almost double the size of the lower level.
If you've never been to this show, you owe to your self to go just once. Just get in shape by walking every day and bring good walking shoes. Also have some way to take notes of your location if you find something you want to revisit. Otherwise, you may never find it again.
Cheers
Anyway, there were several sellers with tables full of the original Browning designed Winchester model 1890 and its various iterations through the model 62--including commercial and the specifically made shooting gallery versions. One guy had at least 10 or so that were in original boxes from the 1940's and 50's. However, $4 and $5 grand is a bit more than I want to pay for a .22 rifle. Likewise, I don't want a gallery model that can only shoot shorts.
I spotted the one below at one table and when the seller told me in was produced in 1958 like my original, I knew it was coming home with me. It's in great condition with a mint bore and exterior finish close to 90% or better. When I got home and checked it turned out that the production date was actually 1954, but that didn't dampen the thrill of getting an old childhood sidekick back.
USPS had just delivered two new (old) 1920's Winchester tools I had picked up on eBay while I was in the process of taking a picture, so I threw them into the shot along with a couple of others I already had to balance out the shot. The transitional plane and the pipe wrench were the new additions while the scissors, hand saw, and safety razor were acquired since the first of the year. Winchester only made hardware from 1920 to 1930, so this stuff is quite collectable--especially in the condition of these examples. Except for some spotting from rust, the handsaw appears to never have been used.
The show has signs posted saying no photography. However, since almost everybody has a smartphone capable of great photos this is mostly ignored. However, I still use an old fashioned flip phone, but I did have a digital camera in my back pack. I just didn't want to look obvious, but I did snap a picture of the lower level from the upper level balcony. This represents about 1/3 of the total show. The lower level is a mix of firearms, but there seems to be more vintage and collectible in the mix than modern. The upper level is just the opposite.
Here's the lower again split into two shots
There is a cat walk or balcony over the upper section, but it was closed off, so I had no access. However, here is a publicly posted shot from 3 or 4 years ago of the upper section I found on the net. It's hard to tell, but this is almost double the size of the lower level.
If you've never been to this show, you owe to your self to go just once. Just get in shape by walking every day and bring good walking shoes. Also have some way to take notes of your location if you find something you want to revisit. Otherwise, you may never find it again.
Cheers
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Thanks for the great photos. These pics are not the kind people object to. Your advice is spot on. For my daily exercise I walk 2+ miles and work out on weight machines; takes me about an hour. And yet, by the time I leave the show on Sunday I'm exhausted and have to rest all day Monday. But....worth it!!
Been several times, but not for a few years. As my brother says; "If it exists, it's in Tulsa".
I had a yearning for a 870 Wingmaster in 28 ga a few years ago, but had never even seen one. A tour of the show turned up seven nice examples. I bought the best one for $700.
I had a yearning for a 870 Wingmaster in 28 ga a few years ago, but had never even seen one. A tour of the show turned up seven nice examples. I bought the best one for $700.
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When the wife worked in Tulsa we had the pleasure of belonging to the Red Castle Gun Club and worked the club booth at the shows which got you in for free. We also were on the Friends of NRA committee with Joe Wannemacher ,and a bunch of other good folks, and Joe would donate free passes to the dinner. Good times...
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As usual I came home with a couple custom knives, a few new flashlights (they get better every year 
). Saw a Remington 788 in 44mag.....never knew they made that. Also saw an absolutely gorgeous Remington 40x sporter in 22lr. As new, 30 years old and never fired. It was done in their custom shop. Sold for $3200
Jim Dunlap’s handmade pocket knives are awesome.
). Saw a Remington 788 in 44mag.....never knew they made that. Also saw an absolutely gorgeous Remington 40x sporter in 22lr. As new, 30 years old and never fired. It was done in their custom shop. Sold for $3200 Jim Dunlap’s handmade pocket knives are awesome.
Hooda Thunkit
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Sure wish I had seen that Remington 788 in 44Mag. I've been looking for one.
Do you remember what the ask was ?
Saw 2 788s in .30-30, came home with one of them....
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Oh my. $1500. For a bolt-action 44 Mag.
Someone must have thought it a good buy, I certainly didn't see it Sunday.
Someone must have thought it a good buy, I certainly didn't see it Sunday.
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