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I grew up in Northern Minnesota, retired out of the Navy and got a Government job in CA.. Not where I really wanted to be, but had to make a living. CA is actually a beautiful state, it's the politics and people that screw it up. I live in a conservative bastion, Riverside county. Had Aunts and Uncles from Richardson in TX. When we went to visit they always thought I talked funny.. Often I had trouble understanding them LOL. Not sure where but going back towards the Midwest again, where for the most part people are sane. Believe it or not, most of the "illegals" are actually very good folks, just looking to better their lives for the kids. Some are not.. Those need to go, I'm sure folks in Texas see the same thing. I am not "progressive" by any means, The borders and laws need to be enforced.

The actual out the door price after taxes (8 1/4%) DROS (registration fees) was $1739.. Yes one has to pay taxes on a used rifle that most likely one all ready paid taxes on..

And . . . I'm waiting for my LGS to get a new pistola in so I can get it and one already waiting for me on one background check.

Texas . . . It's like a whole 'nother country!

True, many folks coming from Mexico just want to work, and are willing to work hard. Can't blame them.

As far as nice places screwed up by the government, Mexico has a lot of pretty country and a lot of resources.

Congrats on the 257.. I'm a little jealous. They are some sweet rifles.

Smithrjd: I am very happy for you getting that Rifle (as described) at that price!
You are on a luck streak (other than living in kalifornicationkopia!) - buy lotto!
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VarmintGuy

You know I posted this 257 Roberts to the board on 1/22/17, I wasn't really interested in it at the time. Every time I went in there it was talking to me sitting on the wall. A late 20's S&W 6" I frame 32 Long in almost perfect Nickel sat for over 6 months before I finally bought it. I am friends with a couple of the folks at the LGS and they know I'm a sucker for something old and odd..

This is the Winchester section, but does anyone know about older Browning FN Mausers? They have three on consignment that I know are most likely rare.. Two are what I would call the highest grade, (Supreme?) wood, engraved etc. One is in 284 Winchester, another in 338 Win Mag. The last one is a more standard grade 22-250 all have scopes and mounts.

That rifle would not have sat in a rack for three hours (let alone three months) where I shop for guns....

You got that right. Its funny how geographical differences affect prices..

I would agree, The Ithaca Model 37 English Ultra 20 gauge would not have lasted 10 minutes back East or in the Midwest. Another one on the rack, an early Ruger 44 mag carbine, about 98% $500. Again another market it would be gone before you were sure you saw it. One of the few benefits to living here I guess.

I am no expert, but I believe something to look out for with Browning guns of that period are "salt wood" guns. This is something you can probably look up should you need to. I think a FN Browning in .338 would be kinda cool. I wouldn't be interested in the two even shorter cartridges in a full length FN action, but that's just me.

I say buy all the good guns in Cali the mall ninjas are too stupid to care about, then get the [bleep] out! But again, that's just me! : )

Dang! The software caught my misspelling (something engineers hardly ever do INTENTIONALLY) and "bleeped" me! Go "bleeping" figure!

They did not exhibit any signs of salt wood, I would have to check the serial numbers to be sure. All of the Browning shotguns in that lot are already gone, many were rare and high end. I just wish I had more money to spend..

When I bought the 257 Roberts I looked at an another one just coming in, a "RED 9" Mauser Bolo 1908 if memory serves. Inside the original wood shoulder stock. No idea what that one is priced at yet. There is a High Standard Supermatic Trophy with a 7 1/4" fluted barrel sitting for over 5 months now, $699. If I didn't already have a Citation..