Flea market finds

[Hulberr]

A local antique shop hosted a 3 day flea market over the weekend. It was like we stepped into the 80’s again. Antiques, car parts, knives, miscellaneous cool stuff, guns and NO t-shirt stands. On Sunday I brought home a 1940 Winchester model 75, went back Monday and bought home a Winchester model 67 and a Mossberg model 151M (b). All three shoot great, for obvious reasons the 75 has bit of an advantage in accuracy.

 

[Jaybird1980]

That's a good find these days. I love that Mossberg

 

[bgcatty]

You just never know what you might find at a pop up flea market! Good finds all. Congratulations!

 

[Hulberr]

That's a good find these days. I love that Mossberg

The rifle functions flawlessly, but I had to replace the scope. After 10 shots going every which direction, I realized the reticle was broken. So now it has a 70’s Weaver on it.

 

[ben142266]

Very nice finds, I wish there were more Flea Markets with guns around me, there is Friendship but honestly the gun prices aren't great

 

[Mgderf]

Those old Mossbergs are hidden gems.
Most are incredibly accurate and very robust.
Not the prettiest, but utilitarian in every respect.
I have a 144 that found me for $50 more than 3 decades ago and I will not part with it while I'm alive.

 

[Hulberr]

Those old Mossbergs are hidden gems.
Most are incredibly accurate and very robust.
Not the prettiest, but utilitarian in every respect.
I have a 144 that found me for $50 more than 3 decades ago and I will not part with it while I'm alive.

In addition to the 151M, I also have a model 25, B46B and a 44 (US). All are good shooters.

 

[MrSmitty]

Very nice finds, I wish there were more Flea Markets with guns around me, there is Friendship but honestly the gun prices aren't great

Major understatement....prices at Friendship flea market S&%k....Nice find Hulburr...love the Mossberg too!

 

[hoglegs]

I haven't seen a firearm in an antique shop for a long time around here, nice finds. Closest the region had was Fetlas barrel-o-guns, miss those days! I guess its too much hassle for the antique stores to get an ffl?

 

[Treel98]

Not too long ago I found a brand new pack of Remingtion playing cards in a metal tin. I figured it was worth 5 bucks as a neat piece.

 

[Expat]

Congrats. I always find books and children’s clothing when I go.

 

[76Too]

The rifle functions flawlessly, but I had to replace the scope. After 10 shots going every which direction, I realized the reticle was broken. So now it has a 70’s Weaver on it.

The reticles on those old rifles can sometimes be replaced if it’s ‘user serviceable.’

I replaced the crosshairs on my unertl 8x on my 1903A1 without MUCH trouble, but boy oh boy was it a pain in the arse getting the reticle to thread around the screws without breaking the wire. The gauge of the wire is so thin, it’s barely visible to the human eye.

If you still have the scope and want me to try retreading it for you, PM me and I’ll shoot you my address. Just be patient because I have a lot of projects and just pay for return shipping.

Great idea for a thread OP, but I’m not sure I needed another reason to be jealous of you all!

 

[Hulberr]

The reticles on those old rifles can sometimes be replaced if it’s ‘user serviceable.’

I replaced the crosshairs on my unertl 8x on my 1903A1 without MUCH trouble, but boy oh boy was it a pain in the arse getting the reticle to thread around the screws without breaking the wire. The gauge of the wire is so thin, it’s barely visible to the human eye.

If you still have the scope and want me to try retreading it for you, PM me and I’ll shoot you my address. Just be patient because I have a lot of projects and just pay for return shipping.

Great idea for a thread OP, but I’m not sure I needed another reason to be jealous of you all!

I appreciate the offer but I think I'll stick with the Weaver for now.

 

[Mongo59]

Congrats. I always find books and children’s clothing when I go.

Are those right next to the over used underwear?

Back in the 90's I was at a yard sale near Pilot Knob down here in Crawford county. The guy had an IH M1 Garand for $350 and I passed. I want to go back in time and tell him that rifle will appreciate more than those two kids I had but it wasn't true then or now. Still wish I had that gun tho...

 

[Brayh92]

I can't ever find anything gun wise that's not over priced when I go to flea markets. Pawn shops tend to be where I find most of the guns I'm after these days.

 

[KokomoDave]

I haven't seen a firearm in an antique shop for a long time around here, nice finds. Closest the region had was Fetlas barrel-o-guns, miss those days! I guess its too much hassle for the antique stores to get an ffl?

I used Fetlas as one of my gun holster distributors for years before they closed. I think I sold quite a few canoes that came from there also. I sure miss all those guns on the pegboards all over the place! Truly last of it's kind!!

 

[hoglegs]

I used Fetlas as one of my gun holster distributors for years before they closed. I think I sold quite a few canoes that came from there also. I sure miss all those guns on the pegboards all over the place! Truly last of it's kind!!

Can't drive past there on rt2 without reminiscing a bit, I think its a construction supply house now. But not to hijack thread, I did see a brass screw barrel cap& ball at an anique store

I used Fetlas as one of my gun holster distributors for years before they closed. I think I sold quite a few canoes that came from there also. I sure miss all those guns on the pegboards all over the place! Truly last of it's kind!!

Everytime I drive past on rt2 can't help reminiscing, good times... I think its a construction supply house now. But not to hijack thread, I did see a brass repro screw barrel muff pistol at an antique store, not exactly modern but it does go bang. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned in 40 yrs!

 

[BlueDrew2]

Great finds! Love the surplus .22 trainer especially. Cheers!