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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-05-18, Page 17by steve cooke Et seems that at least once a month someone asks me about a gun of some sort they are planning to buy. Usually they want to know "what it as worth" and that can be aal extremely difficult question to answer. There are so many variables involved in determining the value of a firearm, that it as almost iarapossable to put a price on at without a close physical examination. The Stoeger Publishing Company has come out with an excellent guide, however, for anyone who has ever thought of purchasing a used firearm. "How To Buy and Sell Used Guns" is written by John Traister, and gives an in-depth explanation of what to look for, and why it may or may not be important. It also describes what you can do at home to restore a rifle or shotgun, and what must be done by a competent gunsmith. The value of a firearm is dependent on only a few mann points where antique or collector interest is in- volved. In this case, the gun MUST be completely original, having never been changed or altered in any way i and that means not reblued or having a refinished stock) and usually. depending on the scarcity of the item involved, must be in 'Very Good' or better condition. 'Very Good' is described as being "In perfect working condition; no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches on wood." If the gun has been altered, then any collector value it might have had is definitely lost, but it coin still be an excellent choice for the average hunter. A pre '64 Winchester, for example, that has had 2" lopped off the end of the barrel, or has been rechambered from 30.06 to 300 Winchester Magnum will not get a second glance from a collector, but will still prove to be a useful and efficient tool for a lifetime of hunting. On the other hand, the same rifle still in its factory box, and having never been fired will command a premium price from the serious collector, and will be treated strictly as an investment rather than a hunting gun. "How To Buy and Sell Used Guns" tells you what to look for so you know whether you are buying an unaltered gun or not. It describes the tell-tale signs that indicate reblueing, how to determine the general overall condition, how to identify damascus barrels, and how to detect fakes. It goes on to describe how to use old gun catalogues, general characteristics of typical firearms, proof marks, identifying foreign firearms and how to make chamber casts and measure the bore to determine caliber. One chapter alone is devoted to determining the current market value. With the inffornpation available here, anyone can come up with a "ball park" figure on the asking or offering price for a gun, based on Local market conditions. The section on collecting and trading firearms tells in detail what actu. ily constitutes a "Collector Gun", and where to find good values. It also includes some investment tips for the future ( which guns or what type will, in the author's opinion, increase most dramatiilally in the years to come) and which guns to avoid as unsuitable for collectors. There is a separate section each for shotguns, cen- ter -fire rifles, rimfire rifles, .,nu!.uns and black - powder guns. In each section there is a description of which models are currently in demand, how to make a detailed inspection to determine condition and the price trends according to past performance. Traister goes on to describe safety procedures to use when testing your new acquisition, how to set up a security system to protect your guns, and how to care for and bring yougr used firearms up o its top operating condition. Anothertrsectlkall seiMit restoring guns (whether and -or how much to), what you can do at home, and jobs which should only be tackled by a competent gunsmith. It also evaluates different finishes and customizing effects. All in all, Traister's book is a good comprehensive guide for the beginning or the professional gun trader, and would be a good buy for anyone contemplating the purchase of a used firearm. "How To Buy And Sell Used Guns" is available from Stoeger Canada Ltd., 165 Idema Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 1A9, (416-475- 6682) for the price of $9.95 plus $1.50 postage and handling. Be sure to include your full return mailing address when ordering this book. ITS WO' T THE D'' l WEl Free Delivery Service CLOSED MONDAYS OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY NIGHT '-T1LL9P.M. Mi< in St, Dublin 345-2250 G cs GOET-I LER of OI1l)!ill Fine Furniture T Ide 1 indsor Q.T. Ideal, owned by Ian Fleming of Clinton, picked up his third win this year from l6 starts and took a new 2.02.3 record at Windsor Raceway on Friday, May 13 with Terry Kerr on the bike. The five-year-old gelding by the Bret Hanover sire High Ideal - Q.T. Adios by Adios Judge has also had two seconds and four thirds good for 1982 earnings of $3554. Two pacers raised by Fred 1 Fete) Fowler near Lon- desboro were winners last week at London for their present owner Fred Maguire of Ailsa Craig. RJ Direct, a six-year-old gelding by Scamp Direct - Miss Belle Bars by Poplar Volo, took a new 2.03.1 pacing record on May 9, while Jerry H. Direct, a five- year-old gelding by Scamp t)irect - Sadie Bars by Victory Bars, won in 2.03.3 on May 11. Shadows End Run, owned and trained by Bruce Dupee of Clinton was third in a 2.07.2 mile at London on May 9 with Bruce's son Wayne ins at a cE'2AJa y droving. Tar Daw Duchess finished third an a 2.01.2 rnile for owner Claude Daw of Mississauga at Mohawk Raceway on May 10. R. Toplady was second in the second division of the first leg of the City of London Pacing Series at Western Fair ktaceway on Wed- nesday night for owner Robert Carter of Blyth. Lissas Girl finished third in a 2.06.2 anile at London on May 13 for Ron and Bob Daer of Goderich, while Laurie Valintine was fifth for Bill Bradley of Goderich in the same race. Verdun Vanstcne drove Linlor Labelle to a third place finish in a 2.02.2 mile in the ninth. The speedy Way Kid pacer is co -owned by Verdun and his wife, Lois of R.R. 4, Goderich. e Frank MacDonald of Clinton qualified his three- year-old trotting filly Sheps Gloccamore at Orangeville Raceway on Sunday, May 15. She is by Bay Colony - Glocca Bay by College Pride. Keeping fit Running has become one of the most popular fitness and recreational activities today. But in an attempt to achieve an optimum fitness level, runners risk injury to their legs, especially without proper conditioning and warm-up. A relatively common in- jury among older runners, even those in good condition, is the strained muscle in the hamstring arca (at the back of the leg and knee). The athlete who experiences a hamstring injury will often describe jogging along, feeling a sudden snap in the back of the leg and then experiencing a sharp, ex- cruciating pain which causes a fall to the ground. The middle part of the hamstring Dully Gully results. from )nage 16 Hayes, Kitchener; Steve Stuszynski, Dundas. E.xperl 125 - Doug Hoover, Mount Albert; Rob Hodgson, Cambridge; Jeff Surwell, Alliston. Expert 250 - Doug oover, Mount Albert; Jeff Surwell, Alliston; Pat Bastedo, Hamilton. Expert Open - Mike Harnden, Oshawa; Chuck Collins, Varna; Pat Bastedo, Hamilton. The next sanctioned motocross event will be held on Sunday, May 29 with a triple header weekend. muscle at the back of the leg is very sore. In addition, there usually is loss of range of motion of the knee, muscle spasm and an inability to bear weight or stand on that Turn to page 18 Sci,re + 9 e sF Lawrie!' ' Auburn ) Bards Fill & 1 a Farms i Varna) Teachers Merners Norlgri:_ n Norholme SSI GP 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 Top 10 a:: a tiers 1. Bill Gibson ( Hill & Hill Farms) 2 Bev Bromley ( Lawries) 3 Don MacDonald (Birds) 4 Ed Riley ( Lawries) 5 Dan Taylor (Hill & Hill ) 6 Ron Wells (Birds) 7 Steve Bromley ( Lawries ) 8 Danny Colquhoun ( Birds) 9 Rob Blake ( Norholme I .0 ( 8 way tie with .500 average) May 9 May 11 May 15 May 18 May 22 May 23 May 25 rd aW L Pts 2 0 4 2 0 4 1 0 2 1 2 2 o 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 AB LI AVG 3 5 9 4 3 8 7 9 4 3 4 7 3 2 5 4 5 2 1000 .800 .778 750 .667 625 571 .556 500 Last week's results Birds 10 -- Workman 0 Ron Wells pitched a no -hit game. 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Conestoga College has been in charge of OCAP for the last five years and they pay the client $100 a week for participating in the program. According to Recreation Committee Secretary Marie Jefferson, there was also a • problem with limited supervison for the workers. 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