05 February 2010, 22:38
SmallCalKBI Gone - Charles Daly?
Guess we all knew it would come sooner or later, but has anyone heard if their lines will be picked up by others? Wanted one of the little Sharps rifles, but now have to look elsewhere. Was also hoping they would get the contract back for the Mini-Mausers.
Daly site with goodbye letter05 February 2010, 23:42
jeffeossoquote:
This spells the end of KBI but I imagine it will certainly not mean the end of Charles Daly® and CD Defense™. Look for this excellent brand to resurface in the very near future.
06 February 2010, 00:11
SmallCalThanks Jeffe - Revised the title.
Was also trying to find out what was happening with both, are they going to sell out their inventories or are they holding on for a buyer?
Could definitely impact whether or not I plan to purchase something now or later.
08 February 2010, 00:45
GatogordoSmallCal:
I mentioned this on the single shots some months back, that the CD Little Sharps were being cleared out. There are still some available pretty cheap NIB on GB but not in the more desirable (to me) calibers of .30-30 or .38-55. I bought a couple of scopes for them, post my GB purchases of Little Sharps in December. You can still get them from Leatherwood, I believe.
Bottom line, I don't think there is any real quantity of inventory left to clear out, but this is just an opinion, not real knowledge.
08 February 2010, 01:46
jbI have 2 KBI marked guns,an FEG hipower,and a charles daly 98 mauser.Shame.