Steve, the problem is that, in this case, I'm looking for an "inexpensive" noncollectable that is worthy of being relined and championed in NRA lever action silhouette. Decidedly the low end of the antique rifle category and going to Tulsa/Vegas or even Rock Island adds enough additional expense that it sort of crushes the whole objective here - which is a cheap restorable shooter.
But I may have to make one of these places one day. I could see going to RI just to ogle the steel and walnut. Something that can't be done at a normal gunshow any more w/o causing serious eye damage, (though no threat to one's wallet).
Brent
You really need to get to Tulsa at least once. You can ogle to your hearts content for 3 days and still not run out of things to ogle. You can't really figure the cost of the trip into the rifle cost as the the trip is worth the cost just in entertainment value alone. I think you are also a lot more likely to find what you are looking for. I generally find at least on bargain each time we go. Besides, can't you write it off as an educational expense?
John
