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montigre

August 01, 2016, 08:46:20 PM
I believe I just snared a factory original, unfired 1952 Tula that had been sitting in a private collector's safe for the past few decades or so.  I will be receiving additional pics from the seller a little later this evening or tomorrow. 

I will fire up the macro lens and take some decent pics when I receive it...dancin' on cloud nine right now!!!  dance2

BTW, since the sticky was still open, I have started jotting down some notes about how to recognize the Ruski SKSs if this is still needed. :)
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."  ~Benjamin Franklin

running-man

#1
August 01, 2016, 10:58:35 PM
Very good. Like '54s, '52s are often found in as-issued condition for whatever reason.

Any of the FAQ/Howtos that are blank still need to be created. If you or anyone have aome ideas on any of them, I'd be glad to hear them!
      

Loose}{Cannon

#2
August 01, 2016, 11:14:46 PM
Nice...  lets see that bad boy. 
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

Loose}{Cannon

#3
August 01, 2016, 11:23:34 PM
Wonder why GMs gun keeps coming up short.    fart1
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

Greasemonkey

#4
August 01, 2016, 11:52:03 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 01, 2016, 11:23:34 PM
Wonder why GMs gun keeps coming up short.    fart1

think1 My Tulas are anything but short  bat1 .. they are all about 48 to 52 inches long or 1 RM high when on end :)
I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse......

Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

I said I was an addict........I didn't say I had a problem

Loose}{Cannon

#5
August 02, 2016, 09:03:09 AM
Lol....   posted in wrong thread.   I'm  only human!!
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

montigre

#6
August 12, 2016, 06:59:18 PM
I'm feeling sick!!  I just picked up this gun from my LGS and the seller sent me the wrong carbine.  Instead of an as issued boxed 1952 Tula, I got a refurbished boxed 1954 Tula.....   >:(

I hope the seller still has the gun I paid the big bucks for so we can make a trade or something.  I sent him a message and am waiting to hear back. 

The 98K Yugo refurb looks great though, so there is a silver lining...  thumb1
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."  ~Benjamin Franklin

Loose}{Cannon

#7
August 12, 2016, 07:01:13 PM
Oh for petes sakes
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

montigre

#8
August 12, 2016, 07:15:03 PM
I know--I am assuming it was just an honest mistake, but I did pay a hefty price for it being as issued with the original box.  He's probably feeling just as badly as I am right now. 

Keep your fingers crossed that the '52 Tu;a was not sent off to someone else..... dead2
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."  ~Benjamin Franklin

running-man

#9
August 12, 2016, 08:34:09 PM
Could be an honest mistake, could be a bait and switch.  Bummer, looked like a nice carbine. Somebody's out some hefty shipping dollars. :(
      

Loose}{Cannon

#10
August 12, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
His mistake...  he needs to fix it or neg feedback.   bat1
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

Phosphorus32

#11
August 12, 2016, 09:36:28 PM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 12, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
His mistake...  he needs to fix it or neg feedback.   bat1

+1

rwhite135

#12
August 13, 2016, 12:04:44 AM
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 12, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
His mistake...  he needs to fix it or neg feedback.   bat1

It's a shame that it's about all that can be done, if it was intentional. What kind of feedback did the seller have going into this transaction?

montigre

#13
August 13, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right.  :)

However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."  ~Benjamin Franklin

Phosphorus32

#14
August 13, 2016, 08:01:05 AM
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right.  :)

However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)

Good approach  thumb1

Not sure exactly what the big bird is...but I admit I'm a little scared  :o  rofl2

Direct Connection

#15
August 13, 2016, 06:26:55 PM
WoW Good luck . Have you talked to the seller to resolve the above for your sanity.

montigre

#16
August 13, 2016, 06:37:02 PM
Quote from: Direct Connection on August 13, 2016, 06:26:55 PM
WoW Good luck . Have you talked to the seller to resolve the above for your sanity.

Yes, did that this morning while at archery range--all is now good; as issued SKS is being shipped out today.  thumb1

Thanks, everyone for your support and for letting me vent a little to keep my nerves in check.
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."  ~Benjamin Franklin

rwhite135

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August 13, 2016, 07:08:33 PM Last Edit: August 13, 2016, 07:12:41 PM by rwhite135
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on August 13, 2016, 08:01:05 AM
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right.  :)

However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)

Good approach  thumb1

Not sure exactly what the big bird is...but I admit I'm a little scared  :o  rofl2

He's big, yellow, and sees hairy earless elephants that others can't.  There's one in particular that he calls "Snuffy".  rofl

In all seriousness, it's good to see you're getting this sorted out, montigre.

Loose}{Cannon

#18
August 13, 2016, 08:59:55 PM
You call that a vent?    :))

Have you seen GMs posts?   :o

rofl
      
1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms... It doesn't matter how many Lenins you get out on the street begging for them to be taken.

Dannyboy53

#19
August 14, 2016, 12:06:06 AM
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 06:37:02 PM
Yes, did that this morning while at archery range--all is now good; as issued SKS is being shipped out today.  thumb1

Oh wow, this is great news... banana time...I had a knot in my guts over that transaction. Looking forward to the photos!  bouncecool1
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