The Gun that Got Away?

[wankerjake]

Smith & Wesson model 629 in great shape with box/papers. Guy was asking $500 (private at a gunshow), I didn't have it. I had a Sig P6 and $100 on me. He was thinking about trading me, a guy came up and offered him $450. He took it. I should have offered $450 and hit the ATM, then sold the P6. I still shake my head that he took $450 for that thing.

 

[Lex Luthier]

A beautiful 1918 Colt 1911 with the original web belt, holster and accessories. Pretty nice.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

In 2002, a Savage 99 for $375. While I was trying to decide if I should buy it, someone else snagged it.

 

[jj1962hemi]

At a gun show in 1991, a week before the Brady Bill went in to practice, I passed on a Winchester Model 12 riot gun marked "Sing Sing Prison" for $500.....the worst part, I got talked in to a new Llama 45 for $300. I'm still trying to sell the Llama, and I'm betting I might get $300-350 for it, in almost new condition, more than 20 years later! At that point in life, the extra $200 seemed a bridge too far. I wish I had it now!

 

[rem44m]

For me it was an 870 Express, I miss that thing! :banghead:

 

[Sgt_R]

Should have bought a few cases of SKS back in early 90's when they were $85.

That's what I was going to say.

R

 

[Tomcat47]

Whoa............ In the words of Randy Travis - "Diggin up bones" and exhuming things thats better left alone...

But since were there already:

Entire Marlin Lever Action collection incl. some 1893,1894,1895 models in octagon barrel 32-20 and 39's incl. A M & a Golden (Divorce Sell)

Now for the things I Passed on or let go:

Sold and Regret:

Thompson Contender
Dessert Eagle .41 Magnum
Smith & Wesson Model 39
Smith & Wesson Model 57
Smith & Wesson Model 625
Colt Gold Cup Series 70 :banghead: (what was I thinking)
Smith & Wesson/Howa Model 1500 .300 Magnum

Then there are the deals that pass us by:
(And I have learned over the years to carry squirrel money in wallet between thanksgiving and week before Christmas-I stopped worrying about taking advantage, cause they are on a mission...SOMEONE is going to get that gun for what they need...not what its worth!)

Taurus Raging Bull .454 - $500
Marlin/Winchester .30-.30 -$150
STAG/DPMS - Guy had a stag 6.8 and Dpms .308 needing $1500 (not sure models, but they looked nice - and I was not prepared - My friend had money in his pocket and said "you mind" I said nope go for it.

There are always a lot of little deals that show up like these and I have learned to keep a stash.

Not a gun but here is my honorable mention of greatest screw up!
I was offered a Running, Driving 1968 Mustang GT500KR Shelby for $3500, I was mid 20's and could have borrowed the money, but thought it was too much to borrow???:banghead:

 

[S&W-Keeper]

2 1/2" inch Diamondback 22. I traded it in on something else.

 

[Robtattoo]

I'm now kicking myself for passing up a $275 Swiss K31 in immaculate condition at a local gunshow this morning.
I walked away thinking I'd go back in a half hour & when I got back, someone else was just handing over the cash for it.

Ah well.

 

[wlewisiii]

Early "19-teens" Parker VHE in 12 gauge at a gun show. I was $100 shy and he wouldn't budge because 1) it was already priced low so 2) someone else would have it.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Ruger GP100 4".
Traded it for a Winchester auto 20-gauge. STUPID!!!!! :banghead:

 

[Gladius]

1. First Generation Ruger Vaquero. Accurate, fun to shoot. Traded it for something else, can't even remember what.
2. Norinco MAK-90. Never shot it anyway. Traded it to get funds for (IIRC) a car. Now I wish I'd at least shot it, even once!

 

[gunlaw]

colt series 70 in bright stainless. The thing was in like new condition. I'm still kicking myself.

 

[Drifting Fate]

HK P7M8. Traded it towards a nice BMW motorcycle, but I still miss that pistol something fierce. It's what made me decide to never get rid of any gun I had any sort of affinity for.

 

[aaronu]

Passed on a new in box Sig Sauer P220 for $269 asking price. Probably could have gotten it for $249.

Times got lean and I had to sell some stuff. I regret every one of them.

Colt Match Target HBAR II. 16" barrel post-ban AR.
Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in. 223, like new.
Sig Sauer P230.

:-(

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[tinman080]

about 1985 in a junk/antique store off Skyline Drive here in Va., I came across a Volcanic pistol. Large size, a reproduction, I'm sure- in about 90% condition. The price was $75.00 , I had 2 young kids and I just didn't feel like I should spend the money. I've never seen another, and I've looked.

 

[LeonCarr]

A LNIB w/papers and all the trimmings S&W Model 58 .41 Magnum for 550 out the door at a pawn shop. Went back the next day, gone.

Just my very sad .02,
LeonCarr

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

No question that after missing on inexpensive (relatively) full autos before the cut-off, it would be a Johnson Rifle or 6 when they were being sold out of a pickle barrel in a pawn shop outside of Fort Bragg in the early '80's.

 

[parsimonious_instead]

I remember in the back of the gun rags SKS rifles were $79 a piece... should have grabbed a bunch of those.
Someone had a NY compliant Bushmaster with a lot of good stuff on it plus a very expensive scope for only $850 posted up for private sale at my local shooting club. Shoulda bought that one, too.

 

[Blind Dog Jake]

New in 1979 --- Sako(short action) Vixen,.223 L461 Deluxe single shot bolt action. One of the most accurate rifles I have ever had my hands on. Had to sell it in 1984, work was slow and my daughter and son needed school colthes.

 

[almherdfan]

Traded a Ruger SRH .44 for a S&W .357 & a Browning Hi-Power 9mm. I then traded the those guns for a nice stereo system. The stereo was very nice, but looking back, I wish I'd kept the HP. Oh well.

 

[beatledog7]

Ran across a supposedly used Ruger 77 in .260 in a shop in KY, had it in my hands three or four times and honestly could not see a sign it had ever had its initial post-factory cleaning let alone that it had ever been fired. Had scope rings, box--was priced about $150 less than new.

Still can't believe I left it for someone else.

 

[Sauer Grapes]

I probably shouldn't have sold my father's S&W 12-2 he bought new. He hardly ever shot it. And I never shot it. I still have no need for a snub, but I should have kept it.
I still have his Colt targetman, I'm giving it to my sister's son.

 

[Steve CT]

About two years ago I looked at, fondled, and waited one day too long on a Dan Wesson CBOB at $750 in a LGS.

Stupid!

 

[mgmorden]

An old Mossberg 800 bolt action in .243 about 5-6 years ago. Saw it in a pawn shop - asked what their best price was and was quoted $145. I have no earthly idea why (probably one of those "I've bought too many guns lately." moments), but I decided to sleep on it.

Naturally, it was gone when I came back the next day.