April 2-3 Tulsa report

[Guamsst]

Just got back from Tulsa and boy are my legs tired (not a joke)

I did good overall. I decided not to buy any guns this time. That was difficult. I did trade with my buddy though. I got a decent type 30, a type 30 trainer with 02/45 stock, and a very clean type 38. Or atleast I think that's what I got. We both went back and forth on the trade so much I forget now...lol

I did get the Japanese stuff I wanted though. I was looking for ordnance and things I did not have yet.

I got a very complete Mortar round. It was complete enough to make me nervous until I got the fuse broke down. The original finish & marks are about 90% I got a decent knee mortar round off the same guy with original safety pin and pull cord.

I got a set of very large set of Binoculars in the case with two sets of flitered lenses.

I got a fuse for small shells (25mm) in mint condition. it was in the original can which was abut 80% condition.

Deal of the show was a pair of Japanese gaiters. They are U.S. style with a chinese quilt pattern to the outsides. Supposedly they are paratrooper leggings. I need to do more research. they may be winter issue.

[riceone]

I have been to Tulsa twice. Big is not the word - 11 acres under one roof. I did not see it all either. I just recently got a very nice (for a 30) proto type T30. It does not have a bayonet lug, has no wrist tangs and no serial numbers. Its matched by assembly number. Stock, front band, bottom metal, hook safety all match assembly number. Other parts of bolt and floor plate do not. riceone

[Guamsst]

I have been to Tulsa twice. Big is not the word - 11 acres under one roof. I did not see it all either. I just recently got a very nice (for a 30) proto type T30. It does not have a bayonet lug, has no wrist tangs and no serial numbers. Its matched by assembly number. Stock, front band, bottom metal, hook safety all match assembly number. Other parts of bolt and floor plate do not. riceone

As I tell people, yes, you can find some decent deals at Tulsa but I go there because it's the place to go for things you just can't find. And yes, it's big. I had to set up a new grid search pattern this time as I only had one day to browse. You never see it all.