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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 11:51:33 GMT -5
Someone on another board is selling a
Pietta 1858 5 1/2 blued 44cal --- unfired ($240)
Extra cylinder ($40)
Flask, wrench, capper ($30-40)
$250 shipped is the asking price
I sent him some questions regarding the function of the gun as Pietta can be a POS not worth buying.
Good deal if I can get it for 225 plus a couple days to inspect it !!!
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Post by jmarriott on Feb 18, 2009 13:26:16 GMT -5
Which niche (I like that) does this fill in your need based buying system? Seems an OK deal but nothing incredible. Seems like a 239 dollar pistol with accessories for 239 dollars. I have been looking at this one but money is to tight. I think it would be a better deal but it would require a much higher initial output of cash. gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122847124All up the packmair grips and the reloading 41 mag supplies. about 100 dollars. add a target 22 pistol that will outshoot that ruger and make a nice tree rat pistol. 100 dollars. add a 41 mag that would be legal in Indiana as a pistol for deer. 100 dollars. Add a 410 pistol to shoot mini skeet or as a garden pistol for those bean eating rabbits on you new home 100 dollars. add a 45 long colt barrel that shoots cheap cowboy action loads 100 dollars add the frame and rest off accessories for 100 bucks. Basically you can cover 4 guns at the price of 150 dollars each and I know you are no reloader but you can selll the dies and extras. |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 14:17:22 GMT -5
Which niche (I like that) does this fill in your need based buying system? I hate when people bring up valid points...  1. I'm buying a house which needs quite a bit of things 2. I already have a 1858 8" revolver 3. That money would buy a 45lc convertable cylinder for my 1858 4. Dad could pick me up a 5 1/2 at Cabelas for about $235 out the door provided he continues to work there. And I would know it didn't have any mechanical flaws. So yes, I guess you are right in saying that I would be getting a free cylinder (40 dollar value) and the accessories (40 dollars which I already have). Perhaps I better pass.  I tell you what though, if someone did not have a cap and ball revolver and wanted a GREAT deal, this is a great deal. Cabelas price tag is $240 (plus shipping or tax). Here's the link if someone is interested. As I said, the guy will probably PM me on the function of the gun. I'll put that on here when I get that. www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,162016.0.html |
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Post by jmarriott on Feb 18, 2009 14:34:09 GMT -5
Did you get the house you were looking at.
If so you better stock up on guns now as houses need consistent stuff like a 8 foot laddder for gutter cleaning and garden hoses. Stuff at first you never think of and then end up spending at less a hundred a month for.
I saw this as I try to fix the dishwasher that does not seem to be empting the water quick enough after a wash.
I someone had 600 in cash from a tax check I think that contender would be a good buy.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 15:07:50 GMT -5
I'm doing the inspection tomorrow afternoon Yeah, there's going to be a lot of little things that add up. They're trying to push the "home warranty" on me. They want 500 dollars for the first year which seems to be a good deal. The problem is they have a 1500 dollar limit on the furnace and AC. That ain't no deal !!! Pay 500 dollars to potentially save 1000 dollars. What else could go wrong? The 500 dollar water heater could go out, but I'm already paying 500 dollars! I'm buying all new appliances so that's under the factory warranty It's a racket I tell you !!! |
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Post by klsm54 on Feb 18, 2009 15:13:26 GMT -5
What cheap bastards. I paid for home warranties on both the houses I sold. I can't recall, but something like $179-199 sticks in my mind. I figured it was a good selling tool. Must have been, we sold each house less than 2 weeks after they hit the market.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 15:17:47 GMT -5
This is a bank owned forclosure
Sold as is (of course I do have the right to an inspection and to potentially renegotiate the price)
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Post by jmarriott on Feb 18, 2009 15:28:56 GMT -5
The big four for the home inspection for me at roof, foundation, plumbing and electrical. Inspection a good thing. Home war/extended war/ I don't really know about.
I can do the electrical stuff cheap. My plumbing skills are far from wonderful. I did add an outside hose spicket last year all by myself in about a day and had almost in it in parts and tools as a plumber friend would have charged me to do it.
I have a carb to rebuild on the roto tiller for the garden in a few weeks and a whole tune up on the lawn tractor. The weed eater needs restrung. I could use some mulch for the landscape again this year. I have some windows that need replaced. I need a new shed and garage and a tornado shelter. The girls want me to build a tree house this summer. The wood pile is low. The economy is tanking so maybe I should plant a bigger garden and buy canning supplies. The drainage in the yard has a couple of low spots in it. I can aways plant a few more trees around the area. Moles are invading the yard again this winter so I need to get them out and reroll the tunnels out. All of the following I never had to worry or mess with or spend more on 15 years ago. I paid the rest each month and sleep under a roof.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 15:38:33 GMT -5
The big four for the home inspection for me at roof, foundation, plumbing and electrical. Inspection a good thing. We always get off topic don't we I agree - don't forget termites though House is only 19 years old Roof apears to be pretty new Foundation has a couple cracks but they don't leak (I got in there last week after a heavy rain and the place was bone dry) The areas of real concern in this case are plumbing and electric The guy did a lot of work himself and he only got halfway done. |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 17:53:41 GMT -5
Oh what the hell, I might buy the gun !
I'll have to ask dad what the employee price is though before I do it.
I could probably sell one of the cylinders for 30 bucks shipped (as I really don't need 3). I also bought the flask from cabelas a few months ago but I haven't used it --- could exchange it for a box of balls and wads !
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Post by klsm54 on Feb 18, 2009 18:38:35 GMT -5
What the heck is with you and these cap and ball revolvers? You really ought to get at least one cartridge revolver. Especially since you claim to buy your guns in some sort of logical manner.... ;D ;D
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Post by jimiowa on Feb 18, 2009 21:06:24 GMT -5
The big four for the home inspection for me at roof, foundation, plumbing and electrical. Inspection a good thing. Roof apears to be pretty new Yep mine too when I moved in in Aug of 2000. The hail Storm in April of 2001 prompted replacement?? It's always something. |
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Post by jimh on Feb 18, 2009 21:28:06 GMT -5
1500.00 limit for heating and AC? what a friggen joke! it's well over 6k to replace them together and at least 3500.00 to do either of them by them selves. tell them to cough up more $$$
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 18, 2009 22:19:31 GMT -5
What the heck is with you and these cap and ball revolvers? You really ought to get at least one cartridge revolver. Especially since you claim to buy your guns in some sort of logical manner.... ;D ;D I like history - especially Civil War history. So the cap and balls appeal to me. Not only do I like the looks, I like the price ;D Buy 3 cap and balls for the price of 1 centerfire. While the single action army has such a legacy to it, I have to say in terms of looks it does not compare to the prior Colt revolvers !!! As far as buying another 1858, I'm going to pass. I got thinking "Why buy another 1858 when you can buy a 1860 or a 1851 --- you already have a 1858" |
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