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Posted: 12/11/2005 9:41:05 AM EDT
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Valley Forge, for me, is a lot closer than Harrisburg. The show itself is usually good and at this time of the year will be crowded.
I plan on going but not sure which day. I'd like to go on Saturday but better deals are on Sunday. No matter which day that you choose, go early to insure yourself a parking space. |
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Posted: 12/11/2005 12:05:23 PM EDT
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It depends on how far your coming from , it's worth an hour drive . Like Armabill suggested get there early ( door open at 9am) the Christmas show usua lly gets packed as the day goes on . I'll be going Sunday morning . |
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Posted: 12/11/2005 7:28:18 PM EDT
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Forgot this show was coming up. I'll be there on Saturday bright and early
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Posted: 12/12/2005 8:33:29 AM EDT
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I will be there hopefully buying and selling some guns .
Valley Forge is a very good show usually. |
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Posted: 12/12/2005 9:45:32 AM EDT
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I'll probably hit the VF show... Only a 30min drive for me...
I 'gotta work 'till 1pm Saturday, so I'll prolly head down after work... If not, I'll go on Sunday... |
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Posted: 12/12/2005 4:42:34 PM EDT
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How would I go about selling a Saiga Rifle at the show? Would they allow me to just walk in with it even though I am not a vendor?
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Posted: 12/12/2005 5:12:55 PM EDT
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Yes , people do it all the time . You'll need to check the weapon in where you pay at . |
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Posted: 12/13/2005 7:32:41 AM EDT
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what is the rifle chambered for and what would you like to sell it for? h.gif I might be interested...
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Posted: 12/13/2005 3:55:25 PM EDT
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Instante you've got PM
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Posted: 12/15/2005 2:37:17 PM EDT
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Just to remind some of you ,the show is this Weekend ! Saturday & Sunday doors open at 9am.
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Posted: 12/15/2005 3:03:52 PM EDT
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I'm going to be hitting the show on Sunday Morning. Anybody taken anything to sell or trade?
I think Im gonna get rid of my SW 1006 with mags. Hoping to find and AR or AK somethin somethin. |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 4:00:58 AM EDT
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I go to the show alot. I'll be there this Saturday looking for HK stuff. There's generally good vendors out there, but there are a few jackasses (one guy last year told me the Springfield XD was going to be hard to get). I picked up a great SIG 228 at a very good price.
I think some of the prices there are inflated, nothing you can't get on the internet cheaper. But it's fun to go and it's fun to hang out with like-minded people (yah, even you Glock guys ;-) ) M |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 5:25:39 AM EDT
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I'm hoping to get an unissued Yugo SKS and see what else crops up.
Bringing a Colt Commander maybe trade it for a full size .45 or maybe a CZ75 or clone. Also my IAI M1 carbine wanna sell it or trade it and get an all USGI one. Its been a great shooter with no problems but want an original. The last few have been pretty good shows actually . Wonder what the ammo prices will be . Also my BM 20 " HBAR will be coming along for sale or trade |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 6:41:45 AM EDT
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I am beyond exausted as I have put in 70-hr week but I will be there bright and early...
I will most likely have a camo AR-47 slung over my shoulder.... [ No Links to the EE] |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 7:15:06 AM EDT
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We'll be there in HK regalia. My wife and I will be there with our baby in a baby shirt that say s"I love my MP5".
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Posted: 12/16/2005 1:50:29 PM EDT
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When do doors close on saturday? sunday? |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 2:07:41 PM EDT
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Civic215, could you please resend, I am a noob and erased the message before I read it. Thanks. Info for the Vallley Forge Gun Show http://www.valleyforgegunshow.com/ (sorry, I don't know how to make it hot. |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 2:26:24 PM EDT
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Hey Instante. If you are still interested in that Saiga I will be at the VF Show on Saturday. Just keep an eye out for a 24 yr old asian male with a Saiga rifle slung over his shoulder
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Posted: 12/16/2005 3:11:33 PM EDT
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Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $8 (children under 12, admitted free with parent) |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 3:45:32 PM EDT
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Does anyone carry into the show? I know they make you check firearms being brought in but what about CCW?
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Posted: 12/16/2005 3:55:03 PM EDT
[#21]
they make you check firearms you are going to try to sell or are going to have out in the open at the show. Your CCW is concealed, so they shouldn't know that you have it anyway.....but that's just my opinion, not the rules of the show....
Jay |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 3:57:29 PM EDT
[#22]
I would like to know that also. I have been to the last 6 shows and I never carry while I'm in there. The signs just say you need to check your guns but nothing about CCW. |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 4:58:16 PM EDT
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Well, found this on their website:
No loaded firearms permitted inside during open hours of the show. |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 6:44:37 PM EDT
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With CCW, if you answer YES at the counter that you are carrying the gentlemen at the counter will ask for the pistol.
They will clear the pistol  for you.They will thread and tie a plastic tie strap through the camber to render the pistol inoperative. They will hand your pistol back to you all tied up. The above takes place if you answer YES when they ask you if are you carrying today. |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 7:08:33 PM EDT
[#25]
Honestly, I think it is a good idea... I carry my CCW to shows and I remove the mag and empty the chamber as soon as I get in the door... let them check the gun... do the show... and then cut the strap and load a mag before I exit the building again.
Too many people are not careful with their guns and the last thing any of us need is some idiot trying out a holster with a loaded gun and they shoot someone else... much less us! With a pocket knife you can have a loaded gun in seconds if you needed a gun but there are so many guns in there that any criminal that you would need to shoot will not last long... |
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Posted: 12/16/2005 7:17:44 PM EDT
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gotcha, Quarterbore got it right though, if you plan on un-holstering at the show, then it's a good idea.... |
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Posted: 12/17/2005 4:22:04 PM EDT
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I went to the show today and I unloaded at the door. No big deal.
I finally picked up a Beta C mag for my AR for $240. Good price for a face to face purchase. |
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Posted: 12/17/2005 5:46:01 PM EDT
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I left my gun in the car even though I hate doing that. Usally the sign says to check your firearms but today it said no loaded firearms, I think that is the first time they ever said that.
Anyone pick up anything good? I only got some xm193, some rail covers and a gift for the christmas xchange |
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Posted: 12/17/2005 6:45:42 PM EDT
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Anyone notice what Phoenix Distributors had ? (assuming they were there) . |
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:00:26 AM EDT
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I thought there were a number of good deals around... Some prices were high while others were pretty good. Lots of tables...
I didn't buy much but NEW 50 cal ammo cans for $5 were too tempting as wel as NEW SAW cans for $7. Ammo prices on average were a little more then I remember from the past but still not bad. Several tables were selling South African 308 and I was wishing I had researched my headstamps before I went.... We spent a lot of time at the show... worth the admission price for those looking for an idea of what to do today. |
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Posted: 12/18/2005 11:17:53 AM EDT
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Just got back from the show , there were some good deals but you had to search them out . AR prices were a little higher from the last Dec show, no great deals on mags , I did notice a lot of brand new ones. Like QB said the show was worth the cover charge , there were some new vendor's which is nice . I got a set of molded ear plugs , I never saw these available at any show before , these things are super quite . There's going to be some changes to the next Valley Forge show , friday night will be added to the dates. You'll find more information on it in the show listings .
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Posted: 12/18/2005 12:18:58 PM EDT
[#32]
I got a few misc boxes of ammo and also some FAL mags for 3/$10
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Posted: 12/18/2005 12:25:05 PM EDT
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I bought a new Springfield XD40 Tactical, green frame, with 2 hi-cap mags for $449. Saw the SA .308 for $200 per case (9 battle packs). I was tempted to pick up a case but that isn't what I went for this time...
I also saw a good deal on new Armalite AR15s - $725 for cash... Also got to talk with Dennis Todd for a few minutes - first step down the road to my first NFA purchase. I'll be in touch with him again soon!  |
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Posted: 12/18/2005 2:11:39 PM EDT
[#34]
Unfortunately, I didn't buy a thing.
Was tempted though on a Winchester 52. |
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Posted: 12/18/2005 3:24:37 PM EDT
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I got a Sig GSR .45 and also 2 M1 Carbines a Rockola and an Underwood . Plus some 15 rd carbine mags .
Very happy with the show saw alot of good deals . |
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Posted: 12/18/2005 4:23:24 PM EDT
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9mm 6450's for $799 (kinda rough). Bunch of HK94's (DOJ guns) for $2200. Whole mess of shotguns with different prices. A bunch of glock 27's- $400 First stop....didn't pick up anything. 
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Posted: 12/18/2005 4:43:10 PM EDT
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Well, I was there, but only for about 3 hours. I was hoping to be there for a couple more hours, but my uncle had to leave. It was my first gun show and I was impressed. Very cool! Next time I will bring some cash!
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:04:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:12:00 PM EDT
[#39]
Nice Garand walrus :)
I would like to get one of those eventually .
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:19:52 PM EDT
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FMJunkie, was that your first PA resident purchace? Being a NJ transplant myself I have to say I love buying guns in PA.
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:30:40 PM EDT
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It was. I've been here since April but this is the first firearm I've bought. Today was a Christmas present, end of January is bonus time so lots more coming soon...
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:37:59 PM EDT
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Let me know how your Class III goes. I will be looking at a short barrel rifle in the next three months.
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Posted: 12/18/2005 5:52:24 PM EDT
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I found a good deal today at the show; 1k of Q3131 in boxes of 20 rounds - $185. The fella selling it had 2k, but being this close to Christmas I could only buy 1k. The prices on XM193 was much higher than the last VF show, I got it last time for $96 for 500.
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Posted: 12/18/2005 6:37:28 PM EDT
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MDN, what did you pay for the M1 carbines if I could ask?
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Posted: 12/18/2005 7:03:56 PM EDT
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I didn't see any new .50 cal cans or SAW cans...DAMN! Those are great prices! I totally would have bought some...I did get a Tula Russian SKS, though
...I was fondling M1 Carbines all over the damn place...But...eh...I still live in Jersey...I don't think anyone would sell me one even with my C&R...
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Posted: 12/19/2005 4:17:26 AM EDT
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Underwood $625 Rockola $600   Rockola top one |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:32:04 PM EDT
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Thanks MDN. I picked up a Plainfield in real nice shape for $430.00 out the door for my buddy. I posted this in another area and the guys said I paid too much. I only saw a few cheaper than this and they were Universals which I was told to stay away from.
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Posted: 12/20/2005 4:29:05 AM EDT
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I thought the gun show was good as always. There were alot of airsoft things there though this year, I guess the xmas demand.
The Vector 51's were interesting as was the Marrs 51K pistol. First time I'd seen one of those. There were a few MP5's there with sears, but the prices were outrageous. In terms of HK stuff that would interest me, not much. A few SOCOM's that were way too much and pistols that were way too much. Some suppressors that were reasonable. one of the things I saw that was cool was an original HK Chantilly Benelli with the single tube mag. That's a good shotgun for collection purposes. The USMC Benelli was cool too. I really didnt see many AR things there, I was looking for a POF lower but to no avail. the XM193 was pretty high. The earplug guy seemed to do well which is good. The HK94's at Phoenix were from NJ, there was really one 1 good one there in terms of finish. One had some surface rust on the front sight post that indicated bad care. the guy I bought my 228 from last time showed me his ROBAR'd MP5SD...it was sweet. It was a post sample. MP5 mags were way overpriced and generally looked in bad condition. I did see a P9S in .45 and 9mm that looked NIB. M |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 4:39:57 AM EDT
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The Plainfields are probably the best non USGI clone you can get. Not sure if you paid too much as I havent seen one for sale lately. The universals sell on GB and other sites for $350-$400. I would probably have waited and gotten one of the Import marked carbines for $500-$575 range. Guy I got mine from had a really nice Inland for $499 I will probably be getting in the next week or so. Should have got it at the show but didn't want to charge too much more. |
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Posted: 12/20/2005 8:29:47 AM EDT
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Well, I bought a cannon from the cannon guy near the front door! (Never thought I would say that) Also picked up a little Kel-tech .380 pea shooter pocket gun for $ 200. No clue if it will work but like the idea of them. Plus a few other little odds and ends such as a box of ammo, tools, etc.
You can always find better prices online but at the shows you can touchy feely. BTW, the HK94's that I saw Sunday afternoon were all going for $ 2400. My next toy will be a M14 so I spent sometime looking and learning. Amazing that many who were selling them knew next to nothing about them. 
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