*zinc Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Anyone know when the Gaywood gun auction is in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) cant remember the date off the top of my head ,but its run by collings estate agents, phone them on 01553 774135 and ask.been to one ot two of these and for the most part the guns are not great ! Edited September 29, 2011 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprags Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 By ****' that takes me back, I used to go the gun auction in Kings Lynn, it was at the Gaywood Community centre, fishing auction one side and guns on the other. Is it still the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Have all ways loved that name Gaywood , sounds like a dogging site for uphill gardners . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 By ****' that takes me back, I used to go the gun auction in Kings Lynn, it was at the Gaywood Community centre, fishing auction one side and guns on the other. Is it still the same? Still there i believe buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 yes just the same, same place and the same lay out and the same tat normally :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Have all ways loved that name Gaywood , sounds like a dogging site for uphill gardners . Harnser . And to make things even more interesting there is Gayton literally a stones throw from Gaywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 We have gayton and gayherst a little gay Around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I live in Gayton, or Gaytown as my friends like to call it. It isn't, nor am I, for clarity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Gayton northampton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Or Gaytown Northampton, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Where and what do you shoot buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 You have PM (rather than hi-jack another thread today ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I have been here on a few occasions and done well buying bits. Last time I got a nice semi auto and camo netting and hide poles etc. came home a few quid lighter but had some bargains. The semi auto was only £95. hide poles (propper ones not diy) £25. got a nice fishing seat box too and other bits and bobs. the guns are ok if you know what your looking for. remove the forend and.shake the gun a little. if you feel play ( movement ) leave it alone. check stocks for cracks etc and look for pitting and other things etc. If i remember rightly the sandwiches were over priced and like cardboard bricks. take a few rolls of your own. oh and one last thing! Try and get to the cashier as quick as possible or you will wait hours i kid you not lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 The sale is usually first or second Friday in October. It's not a bad sale but some people get carried away and pay more for things than new price! Its advisable to get there for mid-day for viewing as the main sale starts at 5:30pm, (Fishing sale 5pm I think) you need plenty of time to view the lots. Some of the things in the sale are pretty **** and you wonder why they are there but the majority of things are reasonably good. The last time I went the Crusty Rolls were about £1:50 and cans of drink £1, but next door to Gaywood Community Centre is the 'Wildfowler Pub' that always did good quality bar food If you are looking for anything in particular or are interested in whats for sale Geoffrey Collins will send out a brochure a week before the sale if you phone and ask for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*zinc Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for all the replies on and off topic. I am after a left hand synthetic semi. Ideally a Benelli M2. Think I am dreaming though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Kings Lynn Gun & Fishing Tackle sale is next Friday 14th October at Gaywood Community Centre. Viewing is usually from mid-day and the sale of fishing gear usually starts around 4pm in the smaller annex room and the main shooting type items including guns starts about 5 30pm. Brochures are usually available from G Collins Auctioneers before the sale or on the day. If requested they will post them out to you for a small charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I thought this an interesting item going under the hammer. A picture by Kenzie Thorpe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 His paintings are not brilliant but do make a lot of money now. I remember many years ago he had a house-boat on Shep Whites and one of the bigger creeks on the marsh is known as 'Kenzies Creek'. His book is a very interesting read for someone like me who is local to the area too, as we know Sir Peter Scott was a friend of Kenzies as was James Robertson Justice. Apparently the House-boat was set fire to on Kenzies death in 1976 by his romany relatives as tradition. I heard that the house where he lived in Sutton Bridge still has many wildfowl paintings he did on the walls. Hope to get to the sale, typically I don't need anything but will end up with more junk as the wife calls it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 His paintings are not brilliant but do make a lot of money now. I remember many years ago he had a house-boat on Shep Whites and one of the bigger creeks on the marsh is known as 'Kenzies Creek'. His book is a very interesting read for someone like me who is local to the area too, as we know Sir Peter Scott was a friend of Kenzies as was James Robertson Justice. Apparently the House-boat was set fire to on Kenzies death in 1976 by his romany relatives as tradition. I heard that the house where he lived in Sutton Bridge still has many wildfowl paintings he did on the walls. Hope to get to the sale, typically I don't need anything but will end up with more junk as the wife calls it! Good copies of Kenzie the wild goose man fetch good money. See Kenzie the wild goose man I think they have a £500 reserve on the picture i'd be interested how much it makes. I was born in King's Lynn and my fathers father and his father shot the wash. The quality of Kenzies painting's isn't a factor in acquiring them. The book is rivetting and a must read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have the book and fish it out occasionally for a read. I am hoping to get done work in time to go, its only 45 mins for me. If I make it I will let you know what the painting makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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