Farmingdale #143 S slide Original Blues SPF

[Z]

Whew, glad I have limited internet access while away and didn't see this earlier.

Adam, I hope that maybe you are able to end up with a collectable pup in the kennel again.  This would be a great one to have!

I guess the Tribute is still a few months out yet, right?

Merry Christmas brothers.

Thank you Will.
If the deal goes through. This would be in place of the Tribute. You are correct. The tribute is still about 3-4 months out.

Merry Christmas to all!

[Brenden]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!!

I do know that there is a very nice gentleman that is having an outstanding Christmas,as this Pup is SOLD pending funds....

Thanks for everything.

[wildmanwill]

Sounds like it will be a happy new year too!

[BlueC2]

Congrats to both buyer and seller.

Adam, as you know the pre-R Farmingdales are as collectible as they come. Enjoy in good health!

-Ryan

[BlueC2]

Looks like #143 is for sale again. This time on Gunbroker:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=429919385

Will be interesting to see what it brings given recent happenings (or lack there of)

[wildmanwill]

You beat me to it - I just came here this morning to post the same thing.

It looks like the grip screws were replaced this year as it now has the non-original black ones on it.

[Brenden]

If I had the dough I'd buy it back a third time!!!

I am sure that the Farmies will hold and gain value as a "new" model of the Pup is produced!

[BlueC2]

Guns tend to only go up in value...

[Brenden]

These days most everything costs more that's for sure!!

[BlueC2]

Someone just got a great deal on this.

[wildmanwill]

Indeed. It wasn't me. I guess maybe it goes to show what effect the current status of the company has on resale value. It appears that this firearm had gone down in resale value as far as what one is willing to pay - if it really sold for $1700 at the end of last year.  But then again how do you explain the R400 series farmingdale that sold for near $2000 at the end of last month?  Yes, someone got a good deal on this pup - as it changes hands yet again.

[BlueC2]

I really think it was a poor time to try and sell that gun. Sometimes having to sell can't be avoided but I think the early guns will be worth a lot more even in couple years.

[Brenden]

Lets just say that both buyers got great deals on a fine lil Pup!!

[wildmanwill]

Indeed. It wasn't me. I guess maybe it goes to show what effect the current status of the company has on resale value. It appears that this firearm had gone down in resale value as far as what one is willing to pay - if it really sold for $1700 at the end of last year.  But then again how do you explain the R400 series farmingdale that sold for near $2000 at the end of last month?  Yes, someone got a good deal on this pup - as it changes hands yet again.

So I've been thinking about this still.  I wonder if keywording has anything to do it.  When listed as an R9S, it is not picked up in a title search for "R9" on Gunbroker.  However, if you had searched for "Rohrbaugh" in the title without any model designation whatsoever, it would have shown up.  Just a thought...  So in summary, a search for "Rohrbaugh R9" in the title would not turn up this gun...not sure if that matters or not.  I guess it depends how people search...