-It was just too damned cold for the Balt. Bicycling Club ride this morning so I hopped into the SAABaru and drove up to Gettysburg for the C&R packed auction today. Items of interest were a 480 round pack of Swiss 7.5mm GP11 ammo, a Finn M36 field cap, Winchester 52 mags and some .30 Luger ammo.
-There were a fair number of M91 Mosin Nagants, many Finn, along with a Finn Dragoon. The Dragoon was 1914 dated with AZF Austrian capture mark and 2 pc stock. A dark bore was the only downside and it certainly didn't dissuade bidders because it hammered at $475.
-The other Finn I was eyeballing was a 1917 dated Finn M91 PTG, also in a w a 2 pc stock. Sadly by the time this lot came up I had spent close to my limit and crossed my fingers hoping I could get it for under $300. Unfortunately I had to drop out when the bid to me was $325 and so it went to a lucky fellow for $300.
-The surprise was a SMLE No1 MKIII* "Dispersal" rifle that was in what I call the "Bargain Corner". Redding has been culling lesser items for auction in a second ring and this SMLE was in that bunch along with bubba'd Springfield 1903s and badly worn M91 Mosin Nagants. Lucky for me! Got it for $280 which pleased me to no end. I've listed it in a different thread for your consideration.
-Also got the GP11 ammo, which was the lot that drew me to the auction in the first place. The Post War Finn M36 field cap was pure luck. I had bid on a 1945 dated Swiss M43 cap along with a different Finn M36 cap on Saturday. Got the rare Swiss M43 for a whole $25 but was outbid on the Finn. So I was shocked to find another Finn M36 today in unissued condition and got it for $20, less than my bid the day before. I'd rather be lucky than good! Wasn't lucky enough on the Winnie 52 mags, all sold for more than you'd pay up on Evil Pay. Ditto for the .30 Luger ammo. Wasn't interested in paying above market for it.
-Hit the road early with plenty of lots left as I didn't trust my suspect will power. Better to leave with my bank account intact!
-There were a fair number of M91 Mosin Nagants, many Finn, along with a Finn Dragoon. The Dragoon was 1914 dated with AZF Austrian capture mark and 2 pc stock. A dark bore was the only downside and it certainly didn't dissuade bidders because it hammered at $475.
-The other Finn I was eyeballing was a 1917 dated Finn M91 PTG, also in a w a 2 pc stock. Sadly by the time this lot came up I had spent close to my limit and crossed my fingers hoping I could get it for under $300. Unfortunately I had to drop out when the bid to me was $325 and so it went to a lucky fellow for $300.
-The surprise was a SMLE No1 MKIII* "Dispersal" rifle that was in what I call the "Bargain Corner". Redding has been culling lesser items for auction in a second ring and this SMLE was in that bunch along with bubba'd Springfield 1903s and badly worn M91 Mosin Nagants. Lucky for me! Got it for $280 which pleased me to no end. I've listed it in a different thread for your consideration.
-Also got the GP11 ammo, which was the lot that drew me to the auction in the first place. The Post War Finn M36 field cap was pure luck. I had bid on a 1945 dated Swiss M43 cap along with a different Finn M36 cap on Saturday. Got the rare Swiss M43 for a whole $25 but was outbid on the Finn. So I was shocked to find another Finn M36 today in unissued condition and got it for $20, less than my bid the day before. I'd rather be lucky than good! Wasn't lucky enough on the Winnie 52 mags, all sold for more than you'd pay up on Evil Pay. Ditto for the .30 Luger ammo. Wasn't interested in paying above market for it.
-Hit the road early with plenty of lots left as I didn't trust my suspect will power. Better to leave with my bank account intact!
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