Aw man, why did you have to tempt me with the model 19!!! 

Not cool  .

*goes to look at images/links of it*

The price is fantastic, but you said it didn't have the fully reinforced forcing cone and I would have preferred a 3 inch barrel... Not sure if I could carry this one in my daily travels.

I think I'm going to wait and see on this one.

Yeah, I wouldn't wait too long.  There have been a few nibbles on that one, but nothing firm yet.  Actually, I take that back...  There was the one guy who wanted it bad, that I refused the sale on account of his borderline illegal requests.

Those are good prices.  I don't imagine any of them will last very long.  What kind of trade stuff would interest you ?   Guns only or other types of stuff as well?   

What I would really like is an Israeli K98 converted to 7.62 Nato.  Below that, I would like a German K98 or Gewehr 98 in 8mm.  In fact, if someone has a German Mauser, and doesn't mind moving over to a Spanish, I could do the Mauser plus one or both of the pistols, depending upon what you have.  Same goes for Lugers (9mm, 7.63, or American Eagle) keeping in mind I can also add cash.  Just depends on what it is.

As far as just guns...  Not necessarily.  What did you have in mind?

As I said, trades are welcome. 

Sorry .  .  .  was away for a day or so.  Anything with a blade on your " that's cool " list?   

It could be.  Do you have anything in mind of reasonably comparable value?

 Armslist has been remarkably useless this week.  Turned away four scammers, and had the same number of flakes, but no bites.  Usually I do better than that.

It could be.  Do you have anything in mind of reasonably comparable value?

 Armslist has been remarkably useless this week.  Turned away four scammers, and had the same number of flakes, but no bites.  Usually I do better than that.

Well, I have a reasonably extensive collection of knives.  If you ask my wife she would refer to it as an unreasonably extensive collection.  Some militaria, some older commercial stuff that tends toward hunting and general outdoor use for the larger stuff and traditional pocket knife designs for the smaller stuff.  There are some pieces from custom makers that also tend toward hunting and general outdoor use but there are some kitchen oriented pieces as well.  A couple of older, American kitchen knives as well that would work either as using knives or collectible "Americana".   Prices would range from $40 -  $50 on the low end to over $600 on the upper end.   Considering we are talking about 80 - 100 pieces it might be easier to pick out an area of interest rather than try and showcase the whole collection, no?   

OK - lemme look around  .  .  .  ( mumbles, grumbles and shuffles off in the direction of the "gun room" ).     

Well, friend, I'm guessing you overlooked my question about your old Smith's trigger  . I was also curious about it's date of make.

No, I saw it, just didn't know how to answer...  then I forgot about it.

I still don't know how to answer.  As smooth as a vintage S&W?  No stacking.  None.  And I love that in a trigger - it's why no DA autoloader's trigger has ever done it for me.  I would estimate that the weight is the same as any K-frame - like your M&P - but the wider target trigger on the 19s makes it feel less, to me anyway.  I bought it used, so no telling if the previous owner installed lighter springs. 

Since we are talking about a 19, it is worth mentioning that the forcing cone and top strap are both in perfect condition.

I have no idea on the date.  Does anyone have a SCSW that I could give the SN to?

WOW...  THAT is so freaking TEMPTING.

It's a good thing for my bank account that I'm married (and for me generally as well), otherwise I'd probably buy all three.

On another note, what is the value of a British Jungle Carbine in excellent condition?   I had a local trade offer against the Mauser, and the guy wants $500 on top of it.  I thought that was a bit steep.

Update on this: I guess he wanted the equivalent of $500 total value for his rifle.  I though that at least fair, but I declined on account of not really wanting a short Enfield.

Well, I have a short Enfield No.4 mk III that I like way better than any jungle carbine I've ever fired.  Its sort of a "tanker" version that was cut down by our own JesseL of Lambert Gunworks and is just stupid handy for a former full sized battle rifle.  I think it is the quintessential bolt action truck gun for my neck of the woods.

I saw the pictures way back.  Jesse did a fine job on it.  I know better than to ask for that one.   

How is Jesse these days?  Haven't seen him around here in a while.