Ok, gunshows in this area typically suck, so I know that going in, however--
The show I went to this morning REALLY sucked.
When I got there this morning there were only like 5 people there who weren't dealers or guys with tables. There were seriously only 35 tables there to begin with and most of those had non-gun related junk. I had two items to sell (both of which I ended up bringing back home), a Winchester model 97 and a GI A1 barreled upper.
I did get to hear some great dealer lines though. For instance, I was informed that my shotgun was illegal because it didn't have a front sight. Never heard that one before.
Also the A1 barrel with a 1 in 12 twist doesn't stabilize the .223, any .223. This is why the military has gone with the 1 in 7.
I found out my upper is only worth $100 cause it's an old A1.
Also my upper is actually an SP1 upper.(even with forward assist, some of the SP1s had it). Colt also used FN marked barrels on some later SP1s.
My shotgun isn't worth more than $125. Granted it is only a beater/shooter, but it is a genuine '97. This is from a dealer who had a SAR3 for $475.
Once again I learned I am an idiot peddling worthless crap. Why do I subject myself to such abuse?
ok, thanks for the chance to vent. I feel much better now.