Kim du Toit has another "What if"

[Cinomed]

Here's the scenario:

Your rich old Uncle Festus dies, and leaves you a fine bequest in his will

Unfortunately, the old guy had a cussed streak, and it's not negotiable
But it's a $10,000 gift certificate, good only at Collector's Firearms in Houston

And whatever you spend it on, it must be on long guns (rifle or shotgun). NO handguns -- ol' Festus always hated the damn things

Assume, for the sake of the game, that you will not be able to spend a penny more than the $10,000, and ignore sales tax (don't you wish)

Overseas Readers can assume that you get special dispensation from your poxy governments to own the damn things in your home country.


Official challenge: http://www.kimdutoit.com/dr/weblog.php?id=P3353


Here are my picks:
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/com364.htm
Winchester Boy Scout .22 S,L,LR caliber commemorative. $750.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/s29.htm
Benelli M1 Super 90 Tactical model shotgun with 18.5" barrel. $999.95
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1941.htm
Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 caliber rifle. WWII production with 1943 dated barrel. U.S. Arsenal upgraded. $1250.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1680.htm
Ruger 10/22 22LR caliber rifle. Volquartsen custom target model with Leupold 3.5x10 scope. $1250.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1308.htm
Springfield M1A Scout 308 Winchester rifle. $1395.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r186.htm
Savage 99 303 Savage caliber model 99 rifle. Barrel 26". $429.95
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1776.htm
Henry Big Boy 44 Magnum caliber rifle. New with box. $699.95
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1870.htm
Mauser 98 Sporter .308 Winchester caliber rifle. Custom Sporter with double set triggers and fluted barrel. $875.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1381.htm
JLD Enter Model PTR-91 308 Winchester caliber rifle. $975.00
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1702.htm
Alexander Arms Model 50 Beowulf .50 Beowulf caliber rifle. New with no box. $1279.95


Probably should have put an Uzi in there instead of some of the others, but as I have just one gun at the moment, I wanted a plethora of different options, stayed away from anything real expensive.

(Edited to make choices clearer)

 

[Thumper]

I hang around Collector's a pretty good bit. You'll usually find me digging through the used holster bin.

I have to say, Kim's 10 grand at Collector's would be worth a lot more somewhere else.

They're usually fantastically overpriced.

Good choices, though...and I was surprised at the M1A SOCOM for under $1,400.

 

[Cinomed]

I did some quick comparisions online, and for my picks at least, they were pretty fair prices, I did notice their 300$ sks, and their 995$ "Russian 91/30 Sniper 7.62x54R".
Definetly have some that they are proud of!

 

[Sylvilagus Aquaticus]

Interesting choices, but my Garand is nicer and I have a LOT less in it.

Regards,
Rabbit.

 

[Smoke]

Benelli M1 Super 90 Tactical model shotgun with 18.5" barrel. $999.95
Beretta 687 EL 12 gauge shotgun. $4150.00
A.H. Fox Sterlingworth 12 gauge shotgun. $1095.00
Browning Superposed Lightning 12 gauge Belgian made 2 barrel set with luggage case. Barrel 30" $2495.00
Cooper Arms Model 21 .223 Rem caliber rifle. Classic model. New. $1229.95
Kimber 84M Classic .243 Winchester caliber rifle. New. $879.95

That leaves me $235.10 for ammo.




Or:

Browning Superposed Midas 12 gauge shotgun. Midas Grade 30†barrel, Full & Modified choke. Belgian made. $7850.00
Browning Superposed 20 gauge shotgun Pigeon Grade. Belgian made with long tang and skeet chokes. $3495.00

Thats only $1,345.00 over budget, can I use some of my own money? Ooops...should have read the post better.

 

[Zedicus]

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1911.htm ($239) (allways a good Plinker)
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r2139.htm ($750)
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1976.htm ($1395)
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1748.htm ($3250)
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r1686.htm ($4250)

That's My List

 

[4v50 Gary]

My head spins at the selection. Oh Uncle Festus! You could not have placed a heavier curse upon my soul.

 

[Guy L Johnson]

Ummmm

You Didn't Say You Cant Buy Class 3

 

[senza nome]

Being that my ancestors are/were Chinese, I get awfully suspicious when someone named Festus says that he's my uncle!

 

[sm]

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/w1251.htm
Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge shotgun 85% blue. Mechanically excellent. $695.00 Item# W1251

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/w1153.htm
# Winchester Model 42 - 410 gauge shotgun. $3250.00 Item# W1153

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/w1273.htm
Winchester Model 62A .22 S,L,LR caliber rifle. Excellent condition. Near mint. $695.00 Item# W1273

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r2129.htm

Springfield 1903 .30-06 caliber rifle with 1944 date and sling. $849.50 Item# R2129

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r105.htm
Savage 99 30-30 caliber model 99 takedown model. Barrel 22". $975.00 see picture Item# R105

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/s936.htm
Savage/Stevens 311R Series J - 20 gauge shotgun. Rare 20 gauge. Factory 18 1/4†barrel. Riot gun. Like new with box. $425.00 Item# S936

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/s935.htm
Savage/Stevens 311R Series J 12 gauge shotgun. Like new with box. Factory 18 1/4†barrel. Riot gun. $395.00 Item# S935

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/r2060.htm
Browning Automatic 22 - .22 caliber Grade I rifle with Special Redfield 4x scope. $598.50 Item# R2060

Hey I got money left over for ammo and stuff...how did I manage dat?

Not a Super X Model 1 in the listings , Selections of 28 gauges slim , No Model 70 in '06 as well and where be all the Model 12's in 12, 20, 28 like I want...or I'd been over the limit fast

 

[Cinomed]

Kim has posted results:
http://www.kimdutoit.com/dr/weblog.php?id=P3603

Jist of it here:
1. Springfield M1A .308 Win: 8.2%
2. M1 Garand .30-06: 7.6%
3. M1 Carbine .30 Carbine: 4.0%
4. Rem / Spgfld 1903-A3: 3.4%
5. AR-15 variants .223: 3.2%
6. Mauser 98 variants 8x57mm: 2.8%
7. Shiloh Sharps single-shot .45-70 Govt: 2.5% (!)
7. AR-10 variants: 2.5%
7. Benelli 12ga shotguns: 2.5%
10. Mossberg 500 12ga: 2.3%
11. HK91 .308 Win: 2.1%
12. Henry Big Boy carbine .44 Mag: 1.9%

 

[Wingshooter]

1. Merkel Model 140A .470 N.E. caliber double rifle game scene engraved. Excellent condition. $8950.00 see picture Item# R2156

2. Benelli M3 Super 90 dual action pump/auto 12 gauge shotgun with 6 round side saddle. $1050.00 see picture Item# S120



Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to afford ammo for the rifle as I spent exactly $10,000 on 2 guns...