New Forum Auction: Pre-R Farmingdale R-9

[DDGator]

Hey guys, a new auction.  This time for a Pre-R Farmingdale!  Wow!  (This is NOT an April Fool's Joke).

Here is the description of the gun in a nutshell:

Rohrbaugh R-9:

-Serial number: 136 (pre-R)  
-Farmingdale made
-Blue carbon fiber factory grips
-HAS NOT BEEN SHOT since leaving the factory.  Never carried or used in any way, so it's really a NIB gun!
-Comes with all original paper work, the box, and two magazines
-Gun has two VERY VERY SMALL marks on the underside of the gun as shown in the picture
-Easily rated a 98% gun
 
Here are the links to the pics.  
 







I have not personally seen this gun, but believe it to be in exceptional condition, and a real find for the lucky buyer.  I think a lot of you on the forum will appreciate that this gun is very special for a collector.

This gun is being donated by a regular forum member and supporter: CWC.  Any monies paid for this gun over $1,550 will be paid directly to the forum as a donation toward the forum’s management and upkeep.  
 
This will be done by auction.  The last/highest bid on this thread before the auction closes at 9pm EST DST (forum time) on Sunday, April 10, 2011 will be the winner.  The minimum opening bid is $1,600.  Bid in increments of at least $10.  The winner will pay $1,550 by postal money order or cash equivalent to CWC in accordance with directions he will provide.  The remainder of the auction purchase price will be paid by separate check to me, as the forum's Admin, in accordance with directions I will provide.  Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction closing.  Any disputes over the rules, or who wins will be resolved at my discretion.

Legal Stuff:  Neither I or the forum own this firearm.  CWC will coordinate transfer.  The gun must be shipped to an FFL of the buyer’s choosing.  Any fees or tax incurred buy the buyer remains the buyer’s responsibility.  The transfer will be done in accordance with all federal and local laws.  My only role is to coordinate the auction and facilitate the sale between CWC and the auction winner.

My sincerest thanks to CWC for his generosity in donating this excellent piece for auction on the forum.  This has the potential to be a great fundraiser, and a lot of fun.   This is your chance to own a piece of Rohrbaugh history.

Please ask any questions before bidding.  Questions about the auction can be addressed to me by forum PM or by e-mail at admin@rohrbaughforum.com.  Questions about the gun can be addressed to CWC by forum PM.

Now – start bidding!  Thanks.
 

[yankee2500]

Sounds like a great opportunity for the winner and the forum.

[ccoorreeyy]

Looks good DD, I hope it raises LOTS of money for the forum.  

[Phsimone]

That is a nice looking farmie. CWC does need to be both thanked and commended for giving up such a nice piece and allowing so much monetary room for the forum, we all enjoy so much, to make  more than a few dollars for its support. Great  job by a really good guy!

[Z]

Phil, Here is your opportunity to buy the early Farmingdale with no R prefix in excellent shape.

This is very generous of Corey. It will help out two good causes.

[kjtrains]

Excellent, Corey!  Now folks, better grab this early Farmingdale!

[Phsimone]

Wolverine, It is something I will give alot of thought to. I do have one pre-R and one post R-Famie which were fairly recent purchases and of course did not come inexpensively and a couple of other Rohrbaughs. I will keep an eye on this auction to see where it goes, we shall see.

[Z]

Very tempting isn't it!

[Phsimone]

Yup, and then some.

[DDGator]

I know that some of you can't let this one go...  Who will bid first?  

[Z]

Ken you are looking for # 126. Not too bad, this is # 136. it could be a close second for you!

[yankee2500]

Ken you are looking for # 126. Not too bad, this is # 136. it could be a close second for you!

 

[DDGator]

Bumping this one back up into the last 10...  

[ccoorreeyy]

This SHOCKS me that nobody wants a NIB pre-R Farmingdale at this price.  What the heck is going on here?  I was hoping that it would raise some good money for the forum but now I'm wondering if it will even sell.  Come on guys, help me support the forum.......

[kjtrains]

Courtesy bump!