Ferdinand show

[johntheplinker]

The annual Ferdinand gun show is coming up soon! Jan 28th and 29th. A smaller show but usually very good, 130 tables with a wide variety.
Forgot to mention, held at the Ferdinand Community Center, free parking. IIRC entrance fee is $5.

 

[snorko]

I think I will make it Sunday. Getting there first thing Saturday is the best for deals but I have another commitment. Surprisingly, for a smaller show, it is a good place to sell.

 

[blue2golf]

Good show with large turnout, both vendors and customers. Browse, maybe buy, stop at Fleig's Cafe for some good grub.

Thanks for the reminder, I'll make sure to stop in this year.

 

[johntheplinker]

Yes, always a good turnout. I'm going to try and make it early Saturday and hang out a good chunk of the day.

 

[mkgr22]

It's getting close!

I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[tcecil88]

I am going to try to go Saturday morning and bring a buddy.

 

[johntheplinker]

It's getting close!

I'm really looking forward to it.

Yes, almost here!

Forgot to ask, do you have a table again this year or just walking around?

 

[mkgr22]

Yes, almost here!

Forgot to ask, do you have a table again this year or just walking around?

I have a table, John. Be sure to stop and chat.

 

[45/70 Henry Lover]

Going to try really hard to make it there Saturday, sometime.
I am looking for an older, but functioning, 12ga SXS, or a O/U that doesn't break the bank.

 

[woody131]

This will be the first time down there for me, but I’ve always heard good things.

 

[johntheplinker]

I have a table, John. Be sure to stop and chat.

Good deal, will do.

 

[blue2golf]

Just got home, feedback:

Lots of S&W revolvers, a few tables with milsurp Mausers, SMLE, M1 Carbines, SKS, even saw a tanker Garand. Ammo, ammo cans, spare parts, safes, MREs. Vendors with knives, one guy selling coins, kitchen doing a good business. Saw a few Wards Western Field .22 rifles.

I don't normally take pics but this one guy is usually there with some beautiful local made flintlocks and percussion cap rifles...on a Hudson Bay blanket!

Vendors talkative and friendly, didn't run into any conspiracy/survivalist weirdos.

Well worth the $6.

Pit stop at Fleig's afterwards.

 

[tcecil88]

I went today as well. First time there. I was surprised at the number of revolvers there. Lots of nice old Smiths. I will try to check out the Holland show in a couple of weeks.

 

[snorko]

How were the revolver prices?

 

[blue2golf]

How were the revolver prices?

S&W's I examined were over $1000, but I didn't note prices on many.

 

[woody131]

Awesome show! The promoters and staff are a great group of people.

 

[tcecil88]

I did drool over a Freedom Arms BFR in .45-70 for awhile. It was nice. Don't know how I could have justified it, but I would have e came up with something.