Saw a No4 BSA 1944 Sniper rifle being brokered by a dealer,price unknown.
Plenty of bayonets and knives.An Asian walking around dressed like a WW2 Marine???? Go for broke?
One guy dressed as a Luftwaffe Officer,down to the flying boots.
Last but not least I saw Bad Ass rise from his sick bed to attend.I told him his mug would be on the net this arvo. Gotta keep the promise.

Far Canal,

I did not get to the show today but 2 of my mates did and said that this was the last one they attend as there was the biggest load of s--t there. They also said that Cleavers is cheaper by far for any new stuff than anyone there.

Bit of a shame really. I always go in the hope of finding a beaut Mannlicher Schoenhauer in 6.5x54 in pristine condition for a bargain price. OK I know I'm dreaming.....

Had a good look around and generally good rifles were overpriced; $350 for Martini Cadets; $1200+ for good 577/450. However,a friend of mine bought a L/H Husqvana M8000 marked at $1400 for $900 so prices are inflated to allow haggling which has always been the attraction of gunshows. If the seller won't haggle then obviously he wants to take it back home; right.

One of the trends I am see is the preliferation of gun parts i.e the wrecking industry, which will continue to gain popularity as buying parts from overseas requires more and more forms to fill out. I bought a complete SBH rear sight for my 38/40 for $5.00 which is $US12.95 from Gun Parts and required import permit. Plenty of S/H gun stocks for both military and sporting rifles from $15-$90.

Plenty of bargins in the large calibre (+38) pistol gear with factory Winchester 44Mag selling for $15/50 and RCBS dies $20 and cases $10/100. Very good for shooters with Winchester 92/94's.

There was a Pecar 4x81 on the table next to us that was marked at $275 but went for $200 cash.

Are they worth the trouble, well yes if it's S/H parts and cheap S/H reloading components that you are after. Buy your brand new gear from your favourite gunshop!

Muzza,
Didn't see a flamin 222 Rimmed new or used anywhere? How do you get on ordering direct from Bertram?

Here's his address & telephone No.
Bertram Bullet Co Pty Ltd
(Bruce Bertram) 2000 Old Hume Hwy Seymour 3660
(03) 5792 2912