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[antsa]

This is probably not much use to most of you punters but it might stimulate the senses just a little bit. Was browsing through a used firearms site last night. It's an Aussie site run by the Sporting Shooters Association. A Sako AI .222 Rem New-In-Box, unfired (by owner) and stored since purchase in 1981.

Price in AUD is 3500:- which is about GBP 2000:- and USD 2400:- at present exchange rate. A new Sako85 Hunter costs about AUD 3100:- at the moment. I think I would pay the price but I already have an AI and the Boys in Blue would most certainly frown upon me asking for a second one.

What fascinates me is why someone would buy a rifle, put it in storage and leave it there for 42 years. Love to hear the story behind that.

Cheers

Sako A1 Vixen 222 New in box unfired

Sako A1 Vixen 222 New in box unfired. Has been kept in storage since new since purchased in 1981. Nice walnut stock. Comes with original box and paperwork. Bonus custom Cuban Mahogany case. Plus postage and transfer costs. For further information or additional photos please contact me on...

ssaagunsales.com

 

[Malxwal]

@caberslash

 

[Andyquadra]

Judging by the sale add, the seller clearly needs to fund a new pair of shoes

 

[antsa]

Judging by the sale add, the seller clearly needs to fund a new pair of shoes

Nah, they're just an ordinary pair of Aussie summer hunting boots

Cheers

 

[Milk no sugar please]

What fascinates me is why someone would buy a rifle, put it in storage and leave it there for 42 years. Love to hear the story behind that.

Me too

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Got a BRNO ZH 12G-8x57R 12 years ago never yet fired it.
Got a Tikka T3 30-06 5 years ago never yet fired it.
Got a Winchester mod 70 supreme .338 win mag 11 years ago never yet fired it.
I can so I do, it might be my protest to be coming here from the UK and after 8 years in the USA.
Muir might think of it as a a good investment.

 

[Tim.243]

Got a BRNO ZH 12G-8x57R 12 years ago never yet fired it.
Got a Tikka T3 30-06 5 years ago never yet fired it.
Got a Winchester mod 70 supreme .338 win mag 11 years ago never yet fired it.
I can so I do, it might be my protest to be coming here from the UK and after 8 years in the USA.
Muir might think of it as a a good investment.

This is why you shoot very little......

 

[HonestJohn]

In all other countries but the UK, guns can be good investments.

 

[Bowland blades]

I have handled quite a few vintage airguns , still apparently un-shot and in the original packing box . In a nation that doesn't have licence renewals or a need to prove use i can fully understand , its always a risk fiscally because cartridges get discontinued and laws change in most nations . Look at the Canada AR grab for example , quite a handy thing when you are looking to fill your larder or gather Fur , with some things like Bear and wolf , wolverine on the list