April 2003 Phoenix Gun Show
 

This was beyond a doubt the worst gun show I have attended in Phoenix. Intermingled among the jewelry, crystal, candy, jerky, patriotic shirts, patriotic gizmos, and the like, there were a few guns. I did see a very nice C-Block byf 42 with Bakelite Grips and a plastic bottom magazine, with a so-so holster for $1300. I also saw a pretty nice byf 44 Dual Tone P.38 for $695 (sorry Orv, I couldn't get a number as the buyer was not going to let me look). And that's about the end of that story. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

Seems like a trend Frank, but then occassionally you hear about some killer show that has tons of Lugers, but I always miss those. A real refreshing time to go back to Ralph's to see those 1600 Lugers in one place. I understand from the rumor mill that Nancy is picking the "date" for WOL 2003.

Thor, I talked to RES last week and he didn't mention anything about WOL. I really think he just wanted to brag about some Lugers he picked up in Reno!!! :D

I'll let you know if I do hear any information!

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Hello Frank,

Next time to visit with RES, have him show you the Swiss luger he picked up at Reno. It came from Bern and has a fixed .22 cal. barrel in 6" length...and the toggle assembly is not an Erma unit, but a Bern W+F stamped unit.

Your AZ show sounds like most CA-State shows. More non-gun junk than any tables with guns...

Driving to Reno (4 hours) and Las Vegas (12 hours) is my only hope of a decent show...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

Frank, Are you talking about the crossroads show there with three big buildings? The one at the fairgrounds? If so it must have really deterioriated. Jerry Burney

Jerry, that's the one!! I went to the December Show and that one was pretty good. The February Show wasn't too bad, but this show was a real loser!! They had a good turn out on Saturday, so I don't understand the lack of gun stuff at a gun show!!! :(

Pete, I'll try to see RES late this week or early nexy week.

Hi Frank! I'm with you! I saw the same guns as did you... and my conclusion is that... I'm getting too damn old to walk four or five miles to see one marginally collectable pistol!!! I am beginning to think these SW gun shows aren't for me! Till...later...GT

What you Phoenix guys need a is a GUN SHOW SCOUT! Have one guy (picked by straws or take turns) He makes a quick pass and calls you other guys on the cell phone! THUMBS UP OR DOWN!

Hi Ted! You're right! They used to call them kids!!! My son and daughter grew up at gun shows, they always knew where the neat stuff was, I scored a lot of nice stuff with my kids scouting it out... bad thing about that is... now they think it theirs!! Oh well, thats what wills are for! Nice to hear from you Ted! Hope all is well! till...later...GT