Lord Lowell -
They creep out at firehouse gun shows, hawked by know-nothing "dealers" who are too busy looking up Parker SNs, Smith options, and Fox chamber and barrel lengths to spend the time to properly present them. Usually found in second floor hall closets, wrapped in one leg of grandad's (or grandma's) discarded Union Suit, some show spectacular color and little use. The main are usually a Home Depot Fastening Dept.'s showcase, with all manner of mismatched repairs destroying the appeal. Best and highest grade one I ever saw sat in a local pawn shop for months before a savvy observer alerted the local RemMole. One call to Charlie Semmer sealed the deal. Much fun to be there as it went down, watching the rattly-breathed pawnbroker twirl his gold neck chain, like a fighter in a corner covering up, listening to the purchaser beat the price down by $4K. Also greatest was hearing the oft-quipped line, "Of course, you guys know a lot more about these things than I do." Hope they never start studying guns like they do thier stones and Rolexes. KBM
