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When I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
When I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
When I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
No it's not a repo, held it and inspected it numerous times when I lived down there, it's an original, it's in very good shape and the bore is clean though somewhat worn as would be expected. The problem for most collectors is it may be the fact that it has Japanese Imperial stamps on it (Late 1800s surplus arms sale to Japan), I find that rather unique. It may be the owner has passed on (it's been on consignment) and they just want to get rid of it or the owner told them to get what they can for it.Strong possibility and even probability this weapon is a repro. Lots of them available. Price seems just too good.
Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Don't worry, if I buy it we'll only have to eat ashes and wear sackcloth for a couple of months...........
No we won't, tight in this case means holding off another month or two on new tires for my truck, delaying buying a new laptop for the wife. We're not talking living on mac and cheese and Ramen noodles plus feeding the cats garbage for six months besides I also would prefer using cash not credit to purchase it, that's what I mean by tight.
Someone who's had it on the market for a couple of years with no takers besides this one's not in the very good category it's in the average good category. It was listed for $2500, the typical low end price. Besides, they remember me coming in often and drooling over it. Also it's a consignment, elderly lady who's husband has passed on and by now maybe she has also and the shop just want's to get rid of it.Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Don't worry, if I buy it we'll only have to eat ashes and wear sackcloth for a couple of months...........
No we won't, tight in this case means holding off another month or two on new tires for my truck, delaying buying a new laptop for the wife. We're not talking living on mac and cheese and Ramen noodles plus feeding the cats garbage for six months besides I also would prefer using cash not credit to purchase it, that's what I mean by tight.
So if they can go for $6,000, who'd sell it for $1,500?
Then you already answered the Op's question.Very carefully........ Besides I'm a collector and that's one I've always wanted.No, it's very old. How ya gonna shoot that?
Are You Sure It's What They Say It Is ??Ringel05 said:They had it for a couple of years at least.
Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Don't worry, if I buy it we'll only have to eat ashes and wear sackcloth for a couple of months...........
No we won't, tight in this case means holding off another month or two on new tires for my truck, delaying buying a new laptop for the wife. We're not talking living on mac and cheese and Ramen noodles plus feeding the cats garbage for six months besides I also would prefer using cash not credit to purchase it, that's what I mean by tight.
I have left over pork loin roast with a apple mustard glaze..........Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Don't worry, if I buy it we'll only have to eat ashes and wear sackcloth for a couple of months...........
No we won't, tight in this case means holding off another month or two on new tires for my truck, delaying buying a new laptop for the wife. We're not talking living on mac and cheese and Ramen noodles plus feeding the cats garbage for six months besides I also would prefer using cash not credit to purchase it, that's what I mean by tight.
I knew that.
I'm eating noodles anyways. Noodles with WalMart chicken and "California Blend" vegetables.
I've been collecting for twenty years as well as reenacting for twenty five years, pretty sure I know at least a little bit about this.......Are You Sure It's What They Say It Is ??Ringel05 said:They had it for a couple of years at least.
I'd Be Wary
There Has To Be More Reputable Sources
Than Just Some Joint In El Paso To Check
I have left over pork loin roast with a apple mustard glaze..........Obviously you wouldn't understand and in very good condition they can go for up to $6K, there's not that many left. This is one piece (the type of carbine) I've been wanting to add to my collection for at least a decadeWhen I lived in El Paso my favorite gun store had an original 1863 Sharps carbine conversion (in very good shape) for $2500, that was over a year ago. On a whim I called to see if they still have it, not only do they still have it they offered to sell it to me for $1500...... Funds are still a little tight but I could probably do it, maybe........
Decisions, decisions.......
If funds are tight, then why would you spend money on something that is just there.
If the store has lowered the price this might mean it'd be hard for you to move it on at a similar price in the future, which could cause problems.
Stuff is stuff after all.
Don't worry, if I buy it we'll only have to eat ashes and wear sackcloth for a couple of months...........
No we won't, tight in this case means holding off another month or two on new tires for my truck, delaying buying a new laptop for the wife. We're not talking living on mac and cheese and Ramen noodles plus feeding the cats garbage for six months besides I also would prefer using cash not credit to purchase it, that's what I mean by tight.
I knew that.
I'm eating noodles anyways. Noodles with WalMart chicken and "California Blend" vegetables.
(Yeah, I'm a stinker......)
OK ThenRingel05 said:I've been collecting for twenty years as well as reenacting for twenty five years, pretty sure I know at least a little bit about this.......
I've been collecting for twenty years as well as reenacting for twenty five years, pretty sure I know at least a little bit about this.......Are You Sure It's What They Say It Is ??Ringel05 said:They had it for a couple of years at least.
I'd Be Wary
There Has To Be More Reputable Sources
Than Just Some Joint In El Paso To Check
Ain't that sweet, the creature takes itself seriously because it reads into everything I say taking it all out of context to make it's own argument. Kinda like it does across the board.........I've been collecting for twenty years as well as reenacting for twenty five years, pretty sure I know at least a little bit about this.......Are You Sure It's What They Say It Is ??Ringel05 said:They had it for a couple of years at least.
I'd Be Wary
There Has To Be More Reputable Sources
Than Just Some Joint In El Paso To Check
lol
Famous Last Words.....just when you knew you knew it all
So a gun worth $6,000 has been waiting...sitting.....for years......to find a buyer who'll snatch it for next to nothing.......uh huh...
Not to worry, you'll be in good company
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Another way to look at it.......
Even if it is a fake.....it passed your inspection so wouldn't it be worth every bit of $1000 to have it in your collection regardless?
