Was at a yard sale yesterday and spotted this
As I'm looking at it the guy having the sale says "if you're interested...75 cents"
I musta gave him an odd look because he then says " Hey I'm open to offers"
It is an old hand tooled, hand stitched, saddle rifle scabbard...it needs some stitching repairs and some leather conditioning, other than that its in nice condition. I think it is missing a strap too.
Sheep skin lined
Crazy thick leather
He had no idea who Gene was..he couldnt even remember where he got it from
Heavy duty harness rivets and nickel plated buckles
He threw in this old offset saw and we called it a deal at $1
Actually he threw in this old Sunbeam coffee percolator for free, thought I was crazy for wanting it...works perfect, made my morning coffee with it today..
Gotta love old folks and yard sales
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08-06-2012, 03:37 PM #1
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Scored a rifle scabbard for a saddle
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08-06-2012, 03:43 PM #2
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Man, nice score! That scabbard is beautiful.
[B]You are disoriented. Blackness swims toward you like a school of eels who have just seen something that eels like a lot.[/B]
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08-06-2012, 04:37 PM #3
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Maybe you found the score of the century and found Gene Autry's scabbard! Seriously though, very nice score.
"When cut across the neck, a sound like wailing winter winds is heard, they say."
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08-06-2012, 07:00 PM #4
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That's a neat ol' scabbard for sure. Seems like you came out like a bandit - your commentary made me chuckle :)
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Nice score! All you need now is a horse and Winchester 30/30. Oh, and some toenail clippers!
Jason
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08-06-2012, 08:42 PM #6
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I can imagine the conversation:
Originally Posted by jmallen5
"Honey, come here, I have to show you this new 30/30 I bought. Mind where you step, Trigger is not quite housebroken yet.........I had to buy the horse and rifle, check out this scabbard!"[B]You are disoriented. Blackness swims toward you like a school of eels who have just seen something that eels like a lot.[/B]
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08-06-2012, 09:10 PM #7
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Haha...actually I gave my 30/30 to my nephew..might have to give him a call
Not really a horse fan...but I think I can strap it to my 68 Triumph motorcycle
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08-06-2012, 09:42 PM #8
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Helluva score.I wish I that kind of luck.
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Toenail clippers Bwahahahahaha Originally Posted by jmallen5
Scott
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08-07-2012, 01:25 PM #10
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"As soon as I find my scabbard we'll rock..."
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08-10-2012, 12:23 PM #11
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Good stuff! Do you want to double your money?
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08-11-2012, 05:51 AM #12
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Congrats - wow! I have good luck with using Lexol to condition leather with. I'm a percolator man too although mine is a stovetop, no plug. You should have bought a lottery ticket that day, luck was with you to be sure.
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08-11-2012, 07:23 AM #13
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that is an amazing deal. way to go on all of that.
~ Adam
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