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Why?
Why is it, when you go into a gunshop and look at a rifle - it looks/feels/smells different to any of your own. (that you love)
Why does it say to you - buy me...buy me...buy me!
Happened to me today, went into our local gun shop and was shown two tasty Airsporters, the first was a Mk6 - a 'minter', the second a very tidy Mk1 - Oh! Why?...Why?...Why.....
Time to go and see about my 'Airsporteritis' again...I know... there's no cure!
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
I reckon it's because they need a home where they can be truely loved and cherished and so you have to buy them otherwise it's a form of cruelty leaving them, after all anyone could get hold of them and ruin them forever, better off tucked up at home with people like us where they are safeYou bought both didn't you?
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No mate - I only went in to buy some Pellets! I have got some will power left you know!Originally Posted by pjbingham
I reckon it's because they need a home where they can be truely loved and cherished and so you have to buy them otherwise it's a form of cruelty leaving them, after all anyone could get hold of them and ruin them forever, better off tucked up at home with people like us where they are safe
I thought at one point the shop owner and I were going to get into a wrestle over the Mk1 though, he admitted it was part of his collection and didn't really want to sell it. I have two better Mk1s myself and another Mk1 for restoration - 4 would just be greedy but I was tempted!
I could recognise that 'glazed' look in his eye - I knew he shouldn't sell it!
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
Nooooowhat you went in there for originally is completely not the point,I think we both know that!
He dosnt love the Mk1 like you would and Airsporters are happier being surrounded by there own kind and a Mint Mk6.... thats unheard of because people trashed them,I've had a Mk6 for 30 years and wouldn't part with it but she's nowhere near mint. Go back tomorrow........
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I bought my first Airsporter secondhand back in 1969 - still have it!Nooooo
I couldn't ask a man to sell me his 'baby' - I could see it in his eyes I tell you - that glazed stare,,,the whiteness of his knuckles as he held onto the rifle...no I just couldn't!....could I?..do you think?
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
Life is full of temptations some of which we resist and some of which we can't,if this fella didn't want to be tempted he shouldn't keep it in a shop for starters. You have planted the seed of interest, he knows you like it so enquire politely each visit on it's current wellbeing and happiness and then hit him with an offer he can't refuse and take his baby home with you Mwah ha ha ha haI bought my first Airsporter secondhand back in 1969 - still have it!
I couldn't ask a man to sell me his 'baby' - I could see it in his eyes I tell you - that glazed stare,,,the whiteness of his knuckles as he held onto the rifle...no I just couldn't!....could I?..do you think?
Brexit!
ASM
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Saved many a gun from the gunshop
Can't help if overpriced. Bought a few for others who would appreciate them even more; best if I make a bob or two but usually its break even. I say saved because at the price they might just become a throw away item when in fact they are desirable collector's pieces.
Sadly, can't re-home every old dog.
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
I'm guilty of trying to save any old dog especially if it's got Webley or BSA stamped on it,I enjoy the challenge tbh. I see you are well placed to find these oldies being in Rye,I've bought a few from there over the yearsSaved many a gun from the gunshop
Can't help if overpriced. Bought a few for others who would appreciate them even more; best if I make a bob or two but usually its break even. I say saved because at the price they might just become a throw away item when in fact they are desirable collector's pieces.
Sadly, can't re-home every old dog.
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I just cannot stand to see a grown man cry though - especially me!Life is full of temptations some of which we resist and some of which we can't,if this fella didn't want to be tempted he shouldn't keep it in a shop for starters. You have planted the seed of interest, he knows you like it so enquire politely each visit on it's current wellbeing and happiness and then hit him with an offer he can't refuse and take his baby home with you Mwah ha ha ha ha
Go on admit it, you suffer from 'Airsporteritis' too don't you - I can tell and I cannot even see the glazed eyes!
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
Makes Scrooge look Happy and Generous!
God bless you Bro!Saved many a gun from the gunshop
Can't help if overpriced. Bought a few for others who would appreciate them even more; best if I make a bob or two but usually its break even. I say saved because at the price they might just become a throw away item when in fact they are desirable collector's pieces.
Sadly, can't re-home every old dog.
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
YesI just cannot stand to see a grown man cry though - especially me!
Go on admit it, you suffer from 'Airsporteritis' too don't you - I can tell and I cannot even see the glazed eyes!
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ASMMy name is Phil and I am an Airsporter addict....in fact I'm addicted to a lot of Beesa's. I've just got a one piece Sile stock for my MK2 airsporter,it arrived today so this weekend will see the sporter back up and running after a long hibernation since it's original 3 piece stock broke. It earned it's keep with it's original owner on a farm in Kent. I did try repairing the stock but didn't have much luck.
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Well done Phil - the first step to recovery is admitting you have an Airsporter problem!Yes
The second, third, forth, fifth..etc...is more Airsporters!
Brexit!
ASM
I am a Man of La Northumberlandia, a true Knight and spend my days on my Quest (my duty nay privilege!) and fighting dragons and unbeatable foe, to right the unrightable wrongs, to bear with unbearable sorrow and dreaming my impossible dreams.
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I normally loose out on the petrol and time. But that goes for any hobby! The fun is in the hunt
My mother was flexible,but couldn't do Thursdays
I only have x2 a Mk2 and a Mk6 and I keep on top of my addiction by having Cadets/Majors, Meteors, Mercurys, Melins etc and Wobbley pistolsWell done Phil - the first step to recovery is admitting you have an Airsporter problem!
The second, third, forth, fifth..etc...is more Airsporters!
Brexit!
ASM
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Yes the smell of a gun room, nothing like it 😃, pure nostalgia in the used section...
But the gun room in Bude Devon definitely liked his guns too much as every time I have visited it has always been closed
Fortunately i have a fix, my gun room smells of old guns and oil, nothing better.
Got a few in restoration myself and looking forward to taking then out soon...
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