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I hit my favorite gun store today to get the firing pin on a new (to me) shotgun replaced. This is the same store that I go into a couple times a year to help the gunsmith identify his oddballs. He had a large consignment of long guns that came in from a wealthy client who seems to be going through a divorce. This guy had some seriously cool stuff. Several Garands, including an M1C and an M1D that was still in the box, according to the gunsmith. I didn't get to see those, as they were still packed away. But he did have some other items that were very, very cool. There was a Vz 52/57 in near mint condition. And a MAS 49/56 that was nearly as good. And to top everything off, there was a heavily engraved Pre-WWII German Drilling in 16ga x 16ga x .30-30. That thing was sweet. If I had the funds, I would snag it in a heartbeat. But alas, he didn't even know where to begin pricing it. I told him that the owner of the collection needs to do some research on it if he wants to get the best price, and then I showed him some that were lesser quality, and in odd calibers on gunbroker going for $1500-4000. He had been thinking it was in the $800-1000 range, and was going to price it like a nice double barrel. 
I'll head back there in a week or so to see the stuff that was still boxed up. I love looking at collections like this, because the owner both knew what he was doing with most of it, and had the funds to get some really nice pieces. But I hate the fact that I can't hoard it all. Heck, I doubt I can get more than one or two of the much less expensive pieces. But I still feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I get a call to come look at it all.
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I'll head back there in a week or so to see the stuff that was still boxed up. I love looking at collections like this, because the owner both knew what he was doing with most of it, and had the funds to get some really nice pieces. But I hate the fact that I can't hoard it all. Heck, I doubt I can get more than one or two of the much less expensive pieces. But I still feel like a kid on Christmas morning when I get a call to come look at it all.
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