Scored a deal? I hope nobody pees on my parade.

[yonderin]

Went to a not very local gun show today, not really shopping for anything in particular. Seldom see much muzzleloading stuff, $80 (Cdn) powder has ceased to be a shock or even much of a disappointment. Such is life. But all in all more muzzleloading guns than normal.

As I'm strolling down the aisle, what must have been the sole "Hawken" style for sale caught my eye. What I have since sussed out to be an Investarm Model 120 in .45. Price tag was $275. Definitely been well used but not abused. Stock seemed sound, just a tiny amout of rust at muzzle and a new nipple on it. Ran a patch down the pipe, smooth the whole way and not excessively dirty when it came out.

Hummed and hawed and walked away and came back and fondled and walked away again. Ran into the boss who was checking out the antique sale and mentioned it to her. Took her over to see it, started the negotiations and kind of got pushed aside.

In the end I got it for $225 which came to $163 and change in USD. Gladly bought some bits and bobs as well without negotiating since I felt bad for the nice lady who tried to dicker with my wife.

Think I did ok. Figger it's worth putting some bucks into at that price. If it's a dud I can part it out, blindside somebody else in a deal or get really dirty and throw on the blanket next time I get to a shoot.

 

[Kansas Jake]

Always fun to find a deal. Good going.

 

[SDSmlf]

In the end I got it for $225 which came to $163 and change in USD.

Good price, even if you weren’t looking for one. I doubt Ian will track far enough west and north to pee on your parade, you should be good.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Sounds like a deal to me, enjoy!!! Never had an Investarms that wouldn’t shoot well!

 

[azmntman]

Have you gotten out to shoot it yet! Like flintsmoothie I have had 4 investarms hawkins and all excellent rifles.

 

[nhmoose]

Sounds good to me. Good deal IMHO

 

[deerstalkert]

have one in 45, one in 50, they are great little guns! think i paid about that for them 10 years ago at an antique shop in Richland Washington!
each!

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

I've sold a few of those that came into the store where I once worked, but never shot one. Most of them looked pretty well-made and had pretty nice wood. I'd say that the price was quite reasonable. I routinely sold them for $295.00 or more in the store... and that was few years ago.

 

[Loja man]

Went to a not very local gun show today, not really shopping for anything in particular. Seldom see much muzzleloading stuff, $80 (Cdn) powder has ceased to be a shock or even much of a disappointment. Such is life. But all in all more muzzleloading guns than normal.

As I'm strolling down the aisle, what must have been the sole "Hawken" style for sale caught my eye. What I have since sussed out to be an Investarm Model 120 in .45. Price tag was $275. Definitely been well used but not abused. Stock seemed sound, just a tiny amout of rust at muzzle and a new nipple on it. Ran a patch down the pipe, smooth the whole way and not excessively dirty when it came out.

Hummed and hawed and walked away and came back and fondled and walked away again. Ran into the boss who was checking out the antique sale and mentioned it to her. Took her over to see it, started the negotiations and kind of got pushed aside.

In the end I got it for $225 which came to $163 and change in USD. Gladly bought some bits and bobs as well without negotiating since I felt bad for the nice lady who tried to dicker with my wife.

Think I did ok. Figger it's worth putting some bucks into at that price. If it's a dud I can part it out, blindside somebody else in a deal or get really dirty and throw on the blanket next time I get to a shoot.

It’s too stinking cold to be peeing at a parade!;-)

 

[senseisugarbear]

Nothing wrong with Investarms , I got 3 of them all in .50 cal , The twins 1 flint & 1 perc. Hawkin style. and the baby back-up a perc. Carbine. I've been known to carry a rifle and the Carbine at the same time while Hunting. for that fast humane Coup de Gras. they've never Failed to get the job done When I do My part. He!! I'll give you your 163 USD sight unseen....Some guys have all the LUCK..I hope you at least Kissed the guy...Be Safe>>>>>>>Wally

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Very nice. It’s cold here and I’d love to tuck in to a plate of poutine right about now.

 

[yonderin]

I've not gotten out to shoot it yet. I let time get away on me and the local range is snowbound in the winter. I may just take it out to a clearing and make sure it goes bang a few times but that'd be about all until spring.

 

[Trooper]

Went to a not very local gun show today, not really shopping for anything in particular. Seldom see much muzzleloading stuff, $80 (Cdn) powder has ceased to be a shock or even much of a disappointment. Such is life. But all in all more muzzleloading guns than normal.

As I'm strolling down the aisle, what must have been the sole "Hawken" style for sale caught my eye. What I have since sussed out to be an Investarm Model 120 in .45. Price tag was $275. Definitely been well used but not abused. Stock seemed sound, just a tiny amout of rust at muzzle and a new nipple on it. Ran a patch down the pipe, smooth the whole way and not excessively dirty when it came out.

Hummed and hawed and walked away and came back and fondled and walked away again. Ran into the boss who was checking out the antique sale and mentioned it to her. Took her over to see it, started the negotiations and kind of got pushed aside.

In the end I got it for $225 which came to $163 and change in USD. Gladly bought some bits and bobs as well without negotiating since I felt bad for the nice lady who tried to dicker with my wife.

Think I did ok. Figger it's worth putting some bucks into at that price. If it's a dud I can part it out, blindside somebody else in a deal or get really dirty and throw on the blanket next time I get to a shoot.

There are a number of pawn shops in Edmonton that I'm tempted to check out that could be dangerous to my wallet.
You made one heck of a good deal there!

 

[Urban Coyote]

Sending in the little woman to negotiate and close the deal, I like it, a strategy that has worked for me on more than one occasion. She's an anxious and willing participant, I mean she really digs it. I give her my bottom dollar, leave her on her own and viola` she scores about 90% of the time and usually for less than my target price. Gotta say, I'm a pretty lucky fellow, she calls herself "The Closer".

 

[SOLANCO]

Very nice. It’s cold here and I’d love to tuck in to a plate of poutine right about now.

Poutine might kill you. But you will die warm and happy.

 

[NorthFork]

Good deal! In the near future Investarms/Lymans are going to be remembered and regarded as the old T/c's were. My three Investarms/Lymans are going NO WHERE.

 

[MSW]

far be it from me to pee on anyone's parade ... i think you cored a pretty good deal...

 

[waksupi]

That rust at the muzzle is from ass hats sticking their fingers in the bore. Slap them when you see them do it.