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Offline 9x19

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What did you buy NOW?
« on: August 20, 2008, 01:32:50 PM »
I know that question is coming when I get this one home... but some times you just have to jump!


http://www.auctionarms.com/Search/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=8765704

RMEF Ultra in .35 Whelen for $230... now I need to arrange a fall visit to the wife's Step-dad in Colorado.  ;D

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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2008, 01:40:15 PM »
Nice find!  Hope your wife is as understanding as mine.  Good luck with new member of your family.  DP
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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2008, 02:03:04 PM »
When I saw that title I had to look, I thought it was my wife talking to me!!!

Great find, with the 26" barrel no less..I have one and they are a wonderful Handi, you did good at a great price, congratulations....<><....:)
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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2008, 02:03:27 PM »
That's a steal, congrats!!  ;)

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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2008, 04:12:53 PM »
I hope your wife just throws a hissy and makes you get rid of it.
I'll give you $40.00 profit and take all the heat that goes with it!!!
Great job. enjoy it!


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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 04:14:31 PM »
Excellent find!
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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008, 11:47:41 PM »
Excellent caliber.  A very nice example of a not to often seen model.  And ... a great price.  Congratulations!

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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2008, 08:06:15 AM »
If I would have seen it on auctionarms I wouldn't have been able to resist.Thanks for not letting me get in trouble with the wife.
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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2008, 08:51:24 AM »
Wow thats a steal of a deal.  If the wife beats you up too much, dont worry wouldnt be a problem  selling it here. Great gun
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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2008, 02:03:13 PM »
My 35 Whelen is not that pretty, but it's very accurate, one of my favorite Handi's.............Congratulations!

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Re: What did you buy NOW?
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2008, 05:22:29 AM »
I think it looks like He$$ sittin there . It would look much more at home next to my Whtetails Unlimited 30.06 nice snag I'd take the wife whoopin and get over it first time I pulled the trgger. Kurt
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