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Old 06-21-2017, 03:59 PM
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Default It Pains Me....But the Cure is on the Way!!

I came across a very, very rare pistol that I absolutely MUST have, and it's the most pricey gun I have ever made a deal to buy. The wife is usually totally ok with whatever I do with guns, but she even balked on it a bit, till I told her I would thin the herd a bit in order to get this Unobtanium Unicorn....so I have sold off 5 very nice pistols in the last two weeks. Including a Colt Python, a nickel S&W 19-3, Sig P220 Match Stainless Elite, and a very rare S&W 17 (one of 150). And I'm only 75% of the way there, but the deal is struck and it is going to happen. Dang, collecting is a painful sickness sometimes! But just wait till I get the Unicorn and post pics.

Feel my pain, brothers.
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Old 06-21-2017, 04:09 PM
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You are a dedicated man, TC.

Looking forward to the pics!
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Old 06-21-2017, 04:51 PM
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Colt SAA ?

Billy's/Pat's/Jesse's/Rob's/or Teddy's S&W no. 3 Schofield

WW1/WW2 1911 ?

Nazi Walther ?

I saw your P220 Match Stainless F/S, and was tempted... C'mon, spill the beans.


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Old 06-21-2017, 05:19 PM
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I came across a very, very rare pistol that I absolutely MUST have, and it's the most pricey gun I have ever made a deal to buy. The wife is usually totally ok with whatever I do with guns, but she even balked on it a bit, till I told her I would thin the herd a bit in order to get this Unobtanium Unicorn....so I have sold off 5 very nice pistols in the last two weeks. Including a Colt Python, a nickel S&W 19-3, Sig P220 Match Stainless Elite, and a very rare S&W 17 (one of 150). And I'm only 75% of the way there, but the deal is struck and it is going to happen. Dang, collecting is a painful sickness sometimes! But just wait till I get the Unicorn and post pics.

Feel my pain, brothers.
Darn, I was gonna suggest scotch as partial trade for the p220! That being said, I anxiously await pics of the new unicorn!!!
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No hints, but I am sure you will all be behind the decision to get it. I'm putting a lot of money on it!
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Old 06-21-2017, 08:41 PM
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must be a hell of a rig for what your sending down the road, not sure where you go from a python..............anaconda maybe?
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Old 06-21-2017, 08:51 PM
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Not an Anaconda.....no hints.

Going to be a month probably. The waiting is hard.
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Good things come to those who wait! I commend your diligence. I understand the "have to have " purchases.
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Old 06-21-2017, 10:24 PM
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Must be something, not sure I could have parted with a python.

Actually, I guess I could but I'd hate it...
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Old 06-22-2017, 01:33 AM
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A Boa...?

We can't feel your pain if you don't tell us EXACTLY what's ailing you !

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Old 06-22-2017, 05:34 AM
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Saw the P229 and was tempted, but I really hate that nipple look of the protruding barrel. Got rid of a Python, a couple of Smiths, and Sigs. Hhhmmmm......
Here's my list of possibilities:
Early model "pre" model number Smith nib
A Manurhin
A Korth
Now you got me thinking........
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Old 06-22-2017, 06:11 AM
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Freedom arms by chance??
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Old 06-22-2017, 07:17 AM
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I bet its two gold plated Desert Eagles...........😀
Cant wait to see them.
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Old 06-22-2017, 07:58 AM
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Saw the P229 and was tempted, but I really hate that nipple look of the protruding barrel. Got rid of a Python, a couple of Smiths, and Sigs. Hhhmmmm......
Here's my list of possibilities:
Early model "pre" model number Smith nib
A Manurhin
A Korth
Now you got me thinking........
You guys should start a betting pool. As long as I get to place a bet too....might offset the cost of the Unicorn.

And I also would prefer the P229 without the barrel restriction, making it have the Pinnochio nose. But they sure are nice handling and shooting!

I have one more gun that I am thinking of putting on the block, but it is paining me to think about it. Currently have a private party interested so not listed yet but my Sphinx AT2000S may get sold too.....

Selling my Sphinx would be hard.
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Old 06-22-2017, 01:14 PM
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You guys should start a betting pool. As long as I get to place a bet too....might offset the cost of the Unicorn.

And I also would prefer the P229 without the barrel restriction, making it have the Pinnochio nose. But they sure are nice handling and shooting!

I have one more gun that I am thinking of putting on the block, but it is paining me to think about it. Currently have a private party interested so not listed yet but my Sphinx AT2000S may get sold too.....

Selling my Sphinx would be hard.
Yeah, that Sphinx is nice.
I "carried" a P229 while riding with certain country's border patrol and did a shoot with them. It is a nice handling and very quick out of the holster. I've been trying to find one with the prohib barrel for a while now.
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Old 06-22-2017, 02:13 PM
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i found you a holster http://www.savoyleather.com/mr-pool-on-a-unicorn/


i would be so jealous...
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Old 06-22-2017, 03:18 PM
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my .02 is a Korth??? ... TC is truly one of the good guys around this site
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Old 06-22-2017, 03:37 PM
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my .02 is a Korth??? ... TC is truly one of the good guys around this site
...says the lucky guy who got the python......

Thanks Stob!

But not a Korth either......
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Old 06-22-2017, 03:37 PM
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When the Unicorn arrives, your separation anxieties will go away....hopefully. It always does for me
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Old 06-22-2017, 03:38 PM
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When the Unicorn arrives, your separation anxieties will go away....hopefully. It always does for me
Oh, it will.....It is going to be a Crown Jewel in the collection, no question about it.
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Oh, it will.....It is going to be a Crown Jewel in the collection, no question about it.
I very much look forward to finding what the Crown Jewel is, please don't keep it a secret once you get it. I just parted with a valuable firearm in order to acquire the lathe that I speak of in my "father's day" thread. I have no regrets and so look forward to the delivery of my new toy....uh! "tool".
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Old 06-22-2017, 05:56 PM
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Well, I'm saving for a rimfire rifle that will be maybe the second most I've ever spent on a gun....but even then, it's probably worth about 1/3 of what your Python is...or was. Makes me think I'll have to Google that unicorn once it's revealed. Handguns that expensive are definitely not things I'm normally on the watch for. Don't have my RPAL either...so that's part of it. lol

The only handgun collector I know here in Ontario considers his NIB .475 Wildey Magnum to be his prized possession. Told me be bought 2 back in the day, shoots one...leaves the other in a box, never fired. Not suggesting that's the pistol you're after, but the conversation reminded me of his story about lusting after that particular gun....and how proud he is that he's held onto it that long.
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Old 06-22-2017, 06:22 PM
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Korth would have been my guess as well.

How about a Phillips & Rodgers Medusa ?

At least i can line vicariously thru Twisted Canuck.
Looking forward to pics.
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Old 06-22-2017, 09:18 PM
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All I can say is, I expect a 100% approval rate from my peers on this purchase. No hints.
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Old 06-22-2017, 09:23 PM
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Cant wait to see it buddy!
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All I can say is, I expect a 100% approval rate from my peers on this purchase. No hints.
I think you already have it!
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Old 06-22-2017, 10:03 PM
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Cant wait to see it buddy!
I was tempted to send you a picture for a sneak preview Ben, but that wouldn't be fair.....but I know you are going to love it!

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I think you already have it!
Thanks my friend!

I'm working on an option to get it here a bit sooner. My patience is not what it used to be.

....who am I kidding, I never had any patience!
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I will double down on something from the Snake Family
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Old 06-22-2017, 10:51 PM
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I will double down on something from the Snake Family
Putting your money on a junkie and his poison I see.....always good odds on that.
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:56 AM
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Putting your money on a junkie and his poison I see.....always good odds on that.
I had started to post earlier that I also think it may be a Stalker...

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