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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Winchester Model 1876 => Topic started by: hammer1 on July 16, 2014, 05:20:07 PM

Title: "ASong" 76
Post by: hammer1 on July 16, 2014, 05:20:07 PM
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?
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: Stu Kettle on July 16, 2014, 06:15:16 PM
He already told you he knows what he's doing. Enjoy th bargain and the rifle.  ;D
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: King Medallion on July 16, 2014, 09:58:03 PM
His loss, your gain. Let it go, enjoy your new rifle.

PIC'S!!
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: Thomas (Tom) Horn aka James Hicks on July 17, 2014, 12:21:24 AM
As stated above... His loss, your gain... Better yet... to quote the late John Wayne... "You can't fix stupid!"
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: Major 2 on July 17, 2014, 12:36:57 AM
"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 "
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: hammer1 on July 17, 2014, 01:41:15 PM
Thank you gentleman, I appreciate the council.
Title: Re: "ASong" 76
Post by: Mean Bob Mean on July 17, 2014, 02:21:33 PM
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