Tulsa Gun Show

[Amatikulu]

I have just returned from the Tulsa Gun Show with a big smile on my face

The show was truly very big with I estimate 40% of the tables displaying military and collectible weapons. The people were very polite and friendly and if you are a US collector, there was a lot for you to see.

For the collector of British and Commonwealth weapons I spotted quite a few interesting pieces and was able to acquire two nice items for my collection:

the first item was a swift trainer, in excellent condition, in its original box, complete with target frame. (now all I need is some of those panoramic targets!)

the second item is a No.4 Mark 1 skeletonised rifle, also in very good and original condition.

Items noted but not acquired were:

1. P13 rifle in excellent condition
2. P14 sniper rifle with matching scope in excellent condition
3. Trials rifle sniper - questionable restoration with mismatched scope
4. 1941 BSA sniper rifle that looked all correct but missing all the tell tale H&H marks. Had a No.32 Mark 3 scope that was mismatched with it - package sold for $2700 complete with chest and scope can.
5. A Colt 1911 in .455 auto caliber - asking $3500

The normal smattering of No.1 and No.4 rifles, but not many.

All in all, a great show - just make sure you take good walking shoes as it takes a full 8 hour day to cover the show in a single pass.

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[RJW NZ]

How much was the P 13 and P 14?
I wish I was there ...

[Simon P]

I went there a couple of years ago, it was well worth the trip from the UK.

[Amatikulu]

The P13 rifle and P14 sniper were in the $6500 to $7500 range IIRC.

I forgot to add that I also saw a Webley Fosberry

and a No.5 that had been converted to a .22 trainer - first time I've seen one of these and was unsure of the wrist that had been chequered.

[jmoore]

Only ONE Webley Fosberry? There's one fellow that used to show up with six or eight!!! I seem to remember one was in caliber .38" Obscure Long and was an eight or nine shooter.

Too much stuff!

Also, if you see something you want- don't put it down, nor - no way, no how- decide to come back for it later- either you won't find it or- more likely- the mere act of your picking it up will draw the attention of someone who WILL buy it!

Been a while since we made the road trip out there, though...

[limpetmine]

This is one on the bucket list. Been a tough couple of years, but ell or ighwater I'm going to make this show. Sounds like a good time was had by all.

[bouletbill]

That .22 jungle carbine with chequered wrist could have been one of the 100 trials trainers made by BSA around 1945. Would love to have seen a picture and/or asking price.

[Amatikulu]

That .22 jungle carbine with chequered wrist could have been one of the 100 trials trainers made by BSA around 1945. Would love to have seen a picture and/or asking price.

It was indeed a BSA and dated 1945

Pity, I arrived too late and it had just been sold

[breakeyp]

It is great that some had a good Tulsa show. We went and bought parts. Prices were too high for common Lees and I could not find any odd balls. A two hundred dollar Afgan Martini was interesting but I have some.

One No.4 Mk1(T) had the new repro No.32 scope. The owner noted it as such on his tag--but I doubt future owners/sellers will be as honest.

The oddest item was a Colt .38 Model 1892/1894 US Navy revolver with British proofs and lanyard ring. WWII Battle of Britain purchase but not worth $1000 especially when the seller didn't even know what it was!