It all started after Thursday after work. I stopped by a pawn shop on the way home from work to try and sell an old motorcycle helmet. This shop sells guns and accessories as well. I saw some interesting guns, but nothing I had to have at that moment. I did spy a showcase containing some used scopes. I located a old American made Weaver K4 that looked real good. I set up on a makeshift rest and was able to get it to adjust for windage and elevation pretty well. I was offered $20 for the helmet and was about to take it but I suggested swapping even-up for the scope. The owner agreed. I figure even if I have to send the scope back for a repair , I'm still ahead.
Later, I visited another pawn/gun shop closer to home. I see an H&R Topper Deluxe slug gun with the pewter finish and a NEF SB1 slug gun which MSP Ret identified as a "Speed Feed" (refer to the post on the NEF Shotgun Forum). After being educated on both guns courtesy of Marcus and MSP Ret, I return on Saturday an pick up both for $150.
Now Friday arrives and I make my annual weekly visit to my favorite local gun shop. "and what do my wondering eyes see, but..." a new Ultra Varmint .22 mag sitting on the shelf. I begin fondling and caressing it. Anyway the shop owner is asking $185. I explain how that "may" be a bit high and that I'm a dedicated customer. He gives in, a bit, and I get it OTD for $165. Twenty dollars more that Wal Mart, but Sport South hasn't had any for a while.
While at the store, he shows me a couple of used scopes he had in the back room. I walk out with a Japanese Tasco 4X for $20.00. He says if it does work, you can bring it back. Its already on my Sportster .22LR.
When it rains, It pours.
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