GUN SHOW THIS WEEKEND IN FLA.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:22 pm

Hey y'all Rimfire just PMed me to ask about the gunshow at the Lakeland Center this weekend.

I need to go. My son has one of those nasty Glocks he thought he wanted but it seems he's seen the light. He's been touched by the spirit of Skeeter Skelton and now wants to trade it for a Superblackhawk. We'll be there some time around noon as best I can figure... Oh no wait, I'm off this Fri. We might get there at the crack of 10. Anyway we'll be there. Hope to see some of y'all there too.

I think I'll wear my blaze orange ball cap and a blaze orange hunting vest just so I can fit in, or stand out whatever happens first.

How many can make it?

BTW Thanks, Rimfire

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:28 pm

Not me... But I'd be much obliged if you could keep an eye out for Remington 500 series .22 Rifle magazines...

They seem to be hard to find up here.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:12 pm

I'll be there Saturday ... might make it by 10:30 or so. It's quite a drive for me. I've pre-cleared it with the wife.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:10 pm

I ain't even tellin the wife. I think I'll just vaporize.

41_Marlin · Post by **41_Marlin** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:21 pm

I need to try and make it.

I hear Lakeland puts on one of the best shows around.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:44 am

I will miss it again, I head out Friday night and will not be getting back untill monday night.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:13 pm

Anyone see anything good at the show today? I noticed a few items but didn't pick anything up. Which is why I'm still married.

There was a decent Lighting in 22 for $700. Not much barrel finish left but the wood was in very good shape as was the butt plate. Even the forend looked good ... no cracks.

Noticed a lot of Savage 99's. Most in 300. One in 284 caught my eye, but I think it had a tang safety.

There was a Marlin 1897 that had a lot of case colors, wood in great shape, and great bluing. It was marked at $2175 so I didn't bother to inquire further. A very nice rifle though ... I'm partial to 22's.

I'm not sure how an Iver Johnson side-by-side in .410 gets marked at $3995, but then I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to shotguns.

Then there was the guy walking around with the 94 in 32-40. It was a takedown with a longer barrel (26" maybe?) and a 3/4 mag. Bore was surprisingly clean. Wood was pretty clean and unusually ding free. Receiver, though devoid of all finish, was free of any pitting or scratches, etc. He wanted $2000. I quivered. I would love a 32-40 but I'd rather have a takedown with the shorter mag.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:02 pm

The Lakeland gun Show put on by the gun club is probably the best around.

I was going to go today, but I got to pick up my newest 94 at the FFL this morning.

Plus, we had a community yard sale and thought I should keep the wife company and help sell some of our surplus.

Anyway, tomorrow I'll probably head to the Tampa gun show for some powder and primers and take a couple of firearms to sell.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:15 pm

The show wasn't all it could have been. Two different outfits having shows 40 miles apart. No need for the competition.

I picked up a nice NM Blackhawk for my son. Now the pressure is on. I have to learn to post pictures.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:17 pm

Rusty boy, I done told you that if and old man like me can learn to fumble through it you can.
If ya'll make the South Dakota trip bring the Ruger with you and we can do some shooting at church camp.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:50 pm

Jerry I've looked and looked at our vacation schedule at work and I don't see any way I can get into it this summer. I don't think S. Dakota will be for me this year.
We might need to get that fella settled in for a year before we try it. It's up to my pastor.

Buffboy · Post by **Buffboy** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:39 am

Where in SD is the church camp?

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:51 pm

Buffboy,

The camp isn't in S.D. I had posted on here a few weeks back about a preacher that is moving from Georgia to Rapid City, S.D. to start a new church.

His website is www.baptiststreetpreacher.com and his name is Dan Sherwood. Do you live near Rapid City? If you do or if you know someone that does he will be new in town shortly. I'm sure he would welcome any new members that happen along.