T9's -- Anybody see these things in the wild?

**Old No7** · 11-19-2022, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by sorcerer

Last Sunday a big box sporting goods store in Eden Prairie Minnesota had a K9 with the wood grips and shiny side slide. I’d mention the price but not sure it’s allowed here. $300 more than pk1313 paid. This is a used firearm.

Gee, that's nowhere close to me -- but your posting DID make me go look online...

And sure enough, not only did I find a T9 at that price you mention ($300 more than pk1313 paid) -- the big box "C" store is only 30 minutes from my house!!

I went over there this morning just as they opened, took a look at it and put it on a no-charge 7-day hold! I will go back on Monday and see what they offer me on a couple of other guns I'm not shooting any longer.

Thanks for the heads up!

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**Bawanna** · 11-19-2022, 06:20 PM

What guns you don't shoot any longer. Just askin?

**Old No7** · 11-20-2022, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by Bawanna

What guns you don't shoot any longer. Just askin?

Several older model H&R top breaks in .32 & .38 S&W of the Auto Ejecting or Premier series, one is hammerless. I used to collect them in 5" or 6" barrel lengths if they were in good shape, but now I focus only on collecting all the different versions of the H&R Sportsman Model 999 series, including the 199, 299 or 777 models. I only need the uber-rare Model 196 version to have the full set of barrel lengths (2", 3", 4" and 6"), finishes (blue, nickel and an unfired blue-engraved) and action types (SA/DA or SA only). The 196 Eureka is a single-action-only version of the 999 (as is the 199) but has a super-short cylinder to minimize bullet jump into the bore.

It's a sickness... A model 999 was the first handgun I ever bought.

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**Bawanna** · 11-20-2022, 10:27 AM

I have a Sportsman 999, actually it's not the Sportsman, its the lower grade, not as much underlug under the barrel. I'll have to look again. Great little 22. I do love break tops. I have 2 or 3 S&W break tops that are semi decent but considered wall hangers.
I'd hunger for some pictures of them H&R's if you find the time and inclination. Much prefer the old stuff.

I've been gathering (hardly call it collecting) old Mossberg 22 rifles. They used to be pretty cheap until the word found I was looking for them and suddenly not cheap anymore. I think I have 7 or 8 and every single one is a tack driver. I think they are highly underrated.

**Old No7** · 11-20-2022, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bawanna

I have a Sportsman 999, actually it's not the Sportsman, its the lower grade, not as much underlug under the barrel. I'll have to look again. Great little 22. I do love break tops. I have 2 or 3 S&W break tops that are semi decent but considered wall hangers.
I'd hunger for some pictures of them H&R's if you find the time and inclination. Much prefer the old stuff.

I've been gathering (hardly call it collecting) old Mossberg 22 rifles. They used to be pretty cheap until the word found I was looking for them and suddenly not cheap anymore. I think I have 7 or 8 and every single one is a tack driver. I think they are highly underrated.

My first 22 was a Mossberg (I forget the model) -- but it too was very accurate! Those old tack drivers are fun to shoot!

I will start a new posting about the H&Rs over in the "Other Firearms Discussion" folder -- see you there.

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edited to add: Done, just posted an image & info over there...