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    Trafalgar Arms Fair

    I see this is on at Bisley this weekend anyone going and are there many collectable airguns on the stalls there.

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    I dont know about the Trafalgar arms fair but i went to a vintage and classic arms fair at Bisley a few years ago, i spent hours drooling at all the lovely muzzleloaders, rifles and yes there were air guns too.
    Do not go unless you have a large quantity of the folding stuff, if like me you are potless dont go because you will want to weep at all the lost bargains!
    I vowed to return another day with a large wad of dosh, as yet i havent made it!

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    Has anyone been to the trafalgar fair? I'm fancying a drive down to it, bear in mind it's about a 4 hour drive for me!!!!! Is the classic arms fair better? Advice please.

    I'm interested in airguns, obsolete and very old vintage BP and muzzle loading guns.

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    Bisley

    Well worth going, i go every year. Loads classic airguns and even more vintage firearms.
    Some of the rifle ranges will be open as well,so lots more to see and do even for the family as there are two resturants and a museum [dont tell em its full of guns though!]

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    Went to the Arms Fair, very good with a resonable number of airguns for sale, all a bit pricey though. One guy had a Webley MK1 rifle and a BSA Military Pattern for sale and a Mk2 Target Pistol, plus lots of BSA Underlevers etc. Saw several MK2 Airsporters, numerous Webley pistols (many boxed), a boxed Scorpion, A Walther LP3 Match and an Original 6M. I'd certainly go again.

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    What about the Antique and Classic arms fair next Sunday? Is it mainly powder guns or are there airgun stalls too?

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    Arms Fair

    I overheard one of the Traders who had loads of airguns for sale saying he'd be there next week so may be worth a look. I thought it very pricey or perhaps I've lost touch. for example

    Cadet Major £110
    MK2 Airsporter £130 to £150
    HW55SM without diopter £185
    BSA Underlevers £150 to £350 (more for a straight stocked junior pattern)
    BSA Military Pattern £1895
    Webley Pistols £100 upwards
    Walther LP3 Match £395
    Original 6M £90 (Good price)
    Webley MK2 Service £495

    I went primarly because its a good to see stuff I wouldn't normally see and get to handle as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by coburn View Post
    I overheard one of the Traders who had loads of airguns for sale saying he'd be there next week so may be worth a look. I thought it very pricey or perhaps I've lost touch. for example

    Cadet Major £110
    MK2 Airsporter £130 to £150
    HW55SM without diopter £185
    BSA Underlevers £150 to £350 (more for a straight stocked junior pattern)
    BSA Military Pattern £1895
    Webley Pistols £100 upwards
    Walther LP3 Match £395
    Original 6M £90 (Good price)
    Webley MK2 Service £495

    I went primarly because its a good to see stuff I wouldn't normally see and get to handle as well
    Thanks. That does sound a bit pricey.

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    Yup I went last year and thought the same about the air rifles, but there were plenty of bargains amongst the bits and pieces!

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    I went on Sunday at was under the impression that i had seen the exact guns on the exact same tables last year.

    Plus very expensive.

    Not impressed!

    Dave

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    Arms Fair

    I have'nt been before but I got the same impression that many items were probably there on several previous occasions and were just not selling at the rediculous prices they were up for. I expected BSA underlevers to be around £90 to £150 mark not £200 to £250 plus.

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    Get there early 7-8 am

    while the other general dealers are setting up and it may surprise you what turns up, as many firearms dealers are not interested in old airguns. You will get the specialist airgun dealers trawling around, doing the same thing.
    There will be bargains about!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Richard

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