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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Winchester Model 1876 => Topic started by: hammer1 on July 16, 2014, 05:20:07 PM
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Well folks, I have a friend who has gotten into the old west style firearms as of late. He purchased a uberti 76 in 4560, made up some reloads and took her out to dance. At 50 yards he said he was hitting all over the paper, tried for several weeks, and just couldnt get her to perform. My aquaintance is a very arrogant, self centered type, so instead of asking for help, he decided, its the rifle. Called me, and asked if I would be interested, asking price, 450. OF COURSE! I then took her out and shot a first group at 100 of 3 inches, I thought she wouldnt shoot. He gave me the brass and some reloads, I pulled a bullet, and discovered a 454 cal, lead pistol bullet.i called him to discuss his error, and do the right thing, with fair value of the rifle. Told me, I was mistaken! He knows what bullet to use. Should I push the issue, or grin like a fox, and leave it be?
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He already told you he knows what he's doing. Enjoy th bargain and the rifle. ;D
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His loss, your gain. Let it go, enjoy your new rifle.
PIC'S!!
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As stated above... His loss, your gain... Better yet... to quote the late John Wayne... "You can't fix stupid!"
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“The truest characters of ignorance are vanity, and pride and arrogance.”.... Samuel Butler
In this case, your friend is ignorant .... You tried to enlighten him ...now allow him his pride, vanity etc.
In the words (A song) of Sir Paul McCartney " Let it be "
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Thank you gentleman, I appreciate the council.
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You did what you could. Some folks would rather eat the loss than admit error. That's not a good or bad thing, it just is. I think if he was interested he would have already taken you up on your offer and counsel.
Tell him I'd like one in any caliber and I will pay 475.00.
Yours,
Mean Bob