Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 When you see a 45 year old shotgun for sale especially a Trap gun that is made for using and not for display or sitting in a cabinet please do not expect a brand new gun which is eight times the price..... (some folk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Do tell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Had an enquiry about a year old advert for a Browning B25 Trap i was selling and drove 320 mile round trip and the guy insulted the gun big time. It is 45 year old and not a closet queen but the mechanical condition is spot on and it retains all the original finish... I missed a days rough shooting and a tank of diesel so he has spoilt it for others. If you have OCD buy a new gun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 You are selling the gun and you drove to the prospective buyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Correct. Trust means nothing these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I know EXACTLY what you mean, and I empathize. I don't suppose they asked for 'pics' too, did they ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Yes, and the camera never lies? He pushed the cocking lever over and said it needs rejointed... It's a B25 Browning and you just can't wear them out. I'd hate to think of the cost of a new one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I feel for you, happens in many areas of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Had an enquiry about a year old advert for a Browning B25 Trap i was selling and drove 320 mile round trip and the guy insulted the gun big time. It is 45 year old and not a closet queen but the mechanical condition is spot on and it retains all the original finish... I missed a days rough shooting and a tank of diesel so he has spoilt it for others. If you have OCD buy a new gun!! With the utmost respect I would tell anyone who dared suggest I drive up to them with an unpaid for item to do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I now adhere to this advice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 With the utmost respect I would tell anyone who dared suggest I drive up to them with an unpaid for item to do one. Can't agree with this more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Probably some del boy typ chancer looking to mug you . No cash , no class , oxygen thief . Probably not even got sgc . Surprised you didn't squeeze the fuel cost out of the tool . Is the Messer on here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Probably some del boy typ chancer looking to mug you . No cash , no class , oxygen thief . Probably not even got sgc . Surprised you didn't squeeze the fuel cost out of the tool . Is the Messer on here ? Stoke the fires, were about to start another PW witch hunt BB Edited January 1, 2017 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Not a PW member but i think he had unrealistic expectations of what a 45 year old clay gun would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 So,you traveled 320 miles to let someone view a gun they hadnt paid for and wasted a fill of diesel and a rough days shooting? Hoping it wasnt on New Years day and regardless hopefully you have learned your lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 "Guilty as charged"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I wouldn't have let you leave my premises with either the gun, or fuel plus £50 for wasting your time, its called being human, you were nice to someone and they dumped on you, its happened to me. How much is the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 He assured me if it was what it was he would buy it... £1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Not so bad, It was a tank of red.But missing a pheasant shoot, well that's another story.Honestly there some people out there,that extract the urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Not so bad, It was a tank of red. I do hope it wasn't, and certainly wouldn't be suggesting this on a public forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 i would of wanted £250 up front and i tell you he wouldn't of got it back, you don't drive that far on a maybe dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 No offence but 1200 quid for a 45 yrs old well used clay gun. Seems an awful lot to me, but then again i'm not into spending big money on shotguns it all depends how u described it, generally 2 sides to every story (or more often 3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 No offence but 1200 quid for a 45 yrs old well used clay gun. Seems an awful lot to me, but then again i'm not into spending big money on shotguns it all depends how u described it, generally 2 sides to every story (or more often 3) +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 No offence but 1200 quid for a 45 yrs old well used clay gun. Seems an awful lot to me, but then again i'm not into spending big money on shotguns it all depends how u described it, generally 2 sides to every story (or more often 3) Agreed. Its all well and good coming onto a public forum telling your side of the story, but the other guy doesn't get chance to put his case. For al we know the gun might not actually be as described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 The gun is a Browning B25 "broadway" trap gun hand made in Liege' Belgium and as such has rarity/collectabiliy value as the actions fetch three figures as donors for the Browning Custom Shop to upgrade to D grade shotguns costing ten times my asking price. Used almost totally by Olympic Trap and Trench shooters in the 70's, 80,s to great effect. Not to be confused with machine made mass produced guns of today. The buyer/time waster was very well aware of the history and condition prior to my travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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