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Too much $$, too little brains! #2027833 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,228 OMAHA 260Remguy OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,228 OMAHA	Somebody paid $763 for a mismatched, badly worn, 1899 saddle-ring carbine in 25-35 on GB! I know how uncommon saddle-ring carbines are, particularly so in 25-25, but $763 for a rifle without any condition and a mismatched replacement stock seem crazy to me. Jeff

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Re: Too much $$, too little brains! 260Remguy #2027850 02/19/08
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker
boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467	I saw the carbine too - I thought it was basically junk. It did have some value, but I felt the price achieved exceeded that by around $300. But remember, people will stand in line to buy junk.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! boltman #2027857 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	I tried to find it. Anyone got the link? I need a good laugh When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Jed 1899 #2027862 02/19/08
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467 B boltman Campfire Tracker
boltman Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,467	http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=91607921 Try this.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! boltman #2027875 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	Quote but is still very collectable in many ways I couldn't let this go....many ways.If you collect paperweights,canoe paddles,scrap iron,this rifle may be collectable to you too!In many ways. Thnx boltman When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

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Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Jed 1899 #2027883 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	Quote but is pitted the entire lenth of the barrel pitted bore.Hmmm,who collects them?Can you say tomatoe stake. Very careful not to show the 'work' done on the front of the lever boss. When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Jed 1899 #2027887 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger
Jed 1899 Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,619 Paradise,Florida	I'm envisioning the 100 yard 'nice' group...as random scattered holes,on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. When it comes to choosing friends....I'm at an age where I'd rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Jed 1899 #2027890 02/19/08
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 633 H hunterdan Campfire Regular
hunterdan Campfire Regular H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 633	Reminds me of when I bought that saddle ring carbine with the jeweled receiver.If I had held on to it...I ponder the value now.It was kinda clean at least. Last edited by hunterdan; 02/19/08.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! hunterdan #2028023 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 74 R ratskinner Campfire Greenhorn
ratskinner Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 74	That's worse than the 95% "restored" 99 with a blued lever that went for ~600 or so with a cracked stock. It's better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you're not '41 99EG-300,45 s.s. 30-06,110E 35Whelen,340's 222/3030, NRA Match, 303 U.S. Enfield, 430 o/u 12, 755 12, 67 12 slug, 5100 12, 315 12, 24 12/30-30 and looking for more.......

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! hunterdan #2028025 02/19/08
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter
lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA	shouldn't the rear sight be a micrometer and the front be a rocky mountain blade and a carbine butt plate??????? Can you even get carbine or rifle butt plates these days???? and Jed, you can see the file work in one of the pictures on the left side of the lever boss... Andrew

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Re: Too much $$, too little brains! lovemy99 #2028043 02/19/08
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,324 Ontario, Canada mad_dog Campfire Outfitter
mad_dog Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,324 Ontario, Canada	This here is killing me. It's not the fact that a total idiot believes this thing is real, it's the fact that there are TWO total idiots that think it's real. I think I've got a medallion here somewhere, time to glue it onto something good and put her up on Fleabay. Been thinking about on top of a hammer. "The Savage Arms Hammer", lets see who bites. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180216053634&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008 24 hour sarcastic S.O.B.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! mad_dog #2028056 02/19/08
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 74 R ratskinner Campfire Greenhorn
ratskinner Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 74	I saw that. I bet Savage made them to keep the lid closed on your front porch washing machine. It's better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you're not '41 99EG-300,45 s.s. 30-06,110E 35Whelen,340's 222/3030, NRA Match, 303 U.S. Enfield, 430 o/u 12, 755 12, 67 12 slug, 5100 12, 315 12, 24 12/30-30 and looking for more.......

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! ratskinner #2028070 02/19/08
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,726 Alberta, Canada 99trix Campfire Regular
99trix Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,726 Alberta, Canada	The seller knows exactly how rare of item he has! The bidders identities are hidden so you can't warn them! You don't mind someone not knowing but this is a total fraud! And ten suckers, I mean bids on it so far! Thank god I have access to mad dogs eBay account he is going to be pleased when he get the bill for this one (better check your ebay summary Joe)

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! 99trix #2028100 02/19/08
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,324 Ontario, Canada mad_dog Campfire Outfitter
mad_dog Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,324 Ontario, Canada	Haha, my wife doesn't even know the pw on my account. Funny thing though, I used to have my buddies pw, I just typed in his dogs name under his account and up came his watch list. I was adding plastic sex toys and funky lingerie to his account all the time, his wife was going ballistic on him but he finally figured out it was me and changed his password. 24 hour sarcastic S.O.B.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Jed 1899 #2028123 02/19/08
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois 1899sav Campfire Outfitter
1899sav Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,891 Illinois	Originally Posted by Jed 1899 Quote but is pitted the entire lenth of the barrel Hmmm,who collects them? . Probably Wall Hanger Folks,,or resort owners,Or weekend Cabin Folk. That Whom might collect them,,, I Put up a 1899b several years ago the was found in a barn,in a fire and some guy in kansas gave me 200.00 for it....I asked why??? He said to Hang Over the fire Place. �Can we move this along?" a bored voice stated. "I have places to be and people to shag."

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! 1899sav #2028140 02/19/08
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter
lovemy99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,225 Snohomish, WA	Originally Posted by 1899sav Originally Posted by Jed 1899 Quote but is pitted the entire lenth of the barrel Hmmm,who collects them? . Probably Wall Hanger Folks,,or resort owners,Or weekend Cabin Folk. That Whom might collect them,,, I Put up a 1899b several years ago the was found in a barn,in a fire and some guy in kansas gave me 200.00 for it....I asked why??? He said to Hang Over the fire Place. I am no judge of value...don't have the experience, and likely overpay for 99s compared to what some of you think they are worth...but this would be an expensive wall hanging... Depending on how truthful and accurate the seller is about the guns shooting ability, the only thing I see doable with this gun would be an extensive and complete restoration...new wood, re-blue, correct sights, correct butt plate...I would start by lettering it....a few hundred $$ later and a ton of work he might be in it for what it is worth to you all...if it shoots okay.... and you never know, maybe its the missing link in someones collection and they have been looking for that exact rifle for years... I don't pass judgement on what others want to spend, I personally might not agree but guarantee that I have paid way more than most of you would for what you would consider a junk gun...but I like putting a little work into something...feels good to make an old rat look new again and I am never looking at these as a money making investment, I just try to not be upside down compared to market value... sorry for the rant... Andrew

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! mad_dog #2028151 02/19/08
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SAcharlie Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas	mad_dog Thats cool...thanks for posting. I can use that to secure my single door Frigidaire branded gunsafe. The end of democracy, and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! 1899sav #2028234 02/19/08
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas Rick99 Campfire Outfitter
Rick99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 14,598 N E Kansas	"...some guy in kansas gave me 200.00 for it..." and it was not me. Every gun has a buyer. There were 6 people that thought the carbine was worth $600+ and 4 that would have paid over $700. The demand is a lot higher than the supply and you have just seen what effect that can have. The seller did a good job of stating just what it was that he was selling and started at a rock bottom price. I wonder what he thought it would bring? Savage...never say "never". Rick... Join the NRA...together we stand, divided we fall!

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! 260Remguy #2028252 02/19/08
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 191 Massachusetts jmkell33 Campfire Member
jmkell33 Campfire Member Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 191 Massachusetts	Went to a small gun show this past weekend and saw two old grey-rat beaters in .300 savage for $750.00 each. Passed by the same table 30 minutes later, and they were gone. Supply and Demand! Last month I was offered $1800 for my 99-375 (paid $250 for it 7 years ago) by a dealer. If I were a dealer, I'd have sold it; but, hell, I'm a collector (my wife defines that as pack rat). Regards, Jack

Re: Too much $$, too little brains! Rick99 #2028268 02/19/08
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 169 Iowa R rphunting Campfire Member
rphunting Campfire Member R Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 169 Iowa	To each his own.Try buying 99 sights and parts.Cheaper to buy the hole gun.Some things each of us want for is stupid to another.I for one would not have a stable full of rebarreled and rebored 336s.They can drive the prices up all they want as far as Im concerned.

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