One for the collectors

[oldcurmudgeon]

I can't believe the timing of this sale, a month after crimbo and people have yet to be paid.
What was the auctioneer thinking, as waiting for another month when people have money would make for a better sale. Perhaps this is one for the bargain hunters and the vultures in life.

[ptdunk]

Hmm.
I can’t decide if it’s a good or bad thing that I’m skint.
Don’t think I’ve seen so much tempting stuff in one auction.

[guy]

Cant see there anything going reasonable in there, the descriptions indicate the seller knows exactly what he has and from that what they are worth so would assume there are hefty reserves on stuff and that then the Commission on top. Although what I will say is that the Gamekeeper in there is not in the original case as stated, it should be a doskocil one not the one it is in.

[Mark D]

I used to own the Daystate Competa Nr 29 - must have sold it 15 years ago.

Anybody know whose collection this is?

[Garvin]

the descriptions indicate the seller knows exactly what he has

Not sure about this Guy, some descriptions were apparently written by know-nothing auction people - a diopter sight is described as both an "eye piece" and and "eye scope"...

[Benelli B76]

Prices could be high at this auction, I missed out on this at £71000.

Baz

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...8-a63300a9d712

[buffalo]

My old v-mach fwb 124 sport is on there,might have a punt at getting her back

[Geezer]

Cor.

Whoever this is/was, he and I have the same taste in airguns. Only he has/had much nicer ones than me!

[PaulR]

Prices could be high at this auction, I missed out on this at £71000.

Baz

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...8-a63300a9d712

Ha, ha

By the time it has been restored it'll be like the legendary axe from the Battle of Hastings - "Completely original, blade replaced twice handle four times".

[Muskett]

There is quite a mishmash within the rifles. Some standard and some with fiddle factor history.
You will have to know your Venoms. One stated Venom might not be, but the one next to it not saying anything might be?
Some will be a complete punt and you won't know what you have got until its home.

No doubt whoever collected these had a lot of fun doing it. It typifies the second hand market and how much tinkering goes on with kit.

Then there are some absolute rare beasts that are what they are. Hard found pieces that just aren't going to appear again any time soon.

Its why going to have a look is worth the trip. Its an auction, and how deep the pockets for any one gun is anyones guess.

I don't know if this is a true case or not but someone's widow might find out what their late partner had spent all their pocket money on My late Godfather's wife found he had seven vintage Aston Martins, and she thought only three having told him "no more"!! She was over £21/2million better off than she thought!!!

[craig9mm]

Not sure about this Guy, some descriptions were apparently written by know-nothing auction people - a diopter sight is described as both an "eye piece" and and "eye scope"...

BSA underlever rifle...someone tell them its a Gold Star for Gods sake

[BALD ERIC]

Lot 195 £4800 my god A new one cost less, 24% on top and sold as seen

[piggy589]

Are they still available new?

[nurek]

Lot 195 £4800 my god A new one cost less, 24% on top and sold as seen

That depends on the specs of a new one... I guess sky is your limit when you order one of these, but this certainly is no bargain

[BALD ERIC]

So who is going Wednesday to view the air rifles. It's the only day for viewing which seems a bit unreasonable