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Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: DDGator on July 15, 2010, 04:00:15 PM
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The Rohrbaugh Forum has the honor of announcing a true "one of a kind" Rohrbaugh Firearms collectable for auction. This will be a rare opportunity for the most serious Rohrbaugh collectors. :o
This is a “one off” Rohrbaugh R-9S construced from a variety of special parts.
The frame is serial number R4416, mated to a slide from the now discontinued “Special Forces” model. The frame, magazine and ejector are all black coated with the famous Wilson “Armor Tuff” finish.
The barrel, plunger and trigger are NP3 coated. The hammer, extractor and grip screws are high-polished by hand, like the Robar, or discontinued Stealth Elite Premium models.
The grips are very special too – they are the original R-9 Hogue grip prototypes produced by Neil and Pat Hogue.
This gun will be paired with another piece of Rohrbaugh history –a wood and glass presentation case that has been used at Rohrbaugh’s SHOT Show booth for the past three years.
The gun will be shipped with a letter of authenticity explaining the gun’s signficance that is signed by Karl and Eric.
Photos are available here:
http://rohrbaughr9auction.shutterfly.com/
(Due to internet restrictions where I am now, I could not imbed the pictures in this post, but I will fix that later.)
The proceeds from this sale are expected to go to a charity – but those details are still being worked out. The exact rules and format for the auction are yet to be fully determined. Unfortunately, donating funds like this to a charity, and using their name in a public auction, is a much harder process than you would likely believe. Rohrbaugh hopes to get the details worked out next week, but wanted to satisfy some of the pent up curiosity by allowing me to post these details.
Feel free to comment here on this thread. Thanks for everyone's patience.
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[glb]finally…..?[/glb][/shadow]
Uh Oh...This must be it...!...VOILA !!
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Hmmm...interesting
Well it wasn't....
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5000
a thong
a Keyboard
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That is one fine looking gun! And with the items that come with it. The bidding begins at $$$$. :)
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Shewwwwwwwwwww! Not what I was thinking at all. I would love to have the grips but thats about it. Pocket book saved!!! Don't get me wrong, it's REALY NICE, it's just not somthing I have to have.
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Corey. You know not. ;D
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Shewwwwwwwwwww! Not what I was thinking at all. I would love to have the grips but thats about it. Pocket book saved!!! Don't get me wrong, it's REALY NICE, it's just not somthing I have to have.
Man...I'm glad I wasn't the one to say that first...!
Like Cory said its nice and unique in a way but, other than the grips, it just seems like a "hodgepodge of leftover parts".
Well atleast the slide anyway....even the serial is rather ambiguous
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Don't get me wrong, it's REALY NICE, it's just not somthing I have to have.
Famous last words... ;D
If no one else is interested in this fine piece...I'd proudly take ownership of this pup.
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Hodgepodge is not necessarily an inaccurate description. However, it is a true "one of a kind." Unique serial numbers aside, I am not sure there are any other "one off" R-9s that have been sold. This will be the only one.
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Looks like two potential bidders are out before the start! ;D
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I'll be the first maybe but probably not the last...! ;D
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Hodgepodge is not necessarily an inaccurate description. However, it is a true "one of a kind." Unique serial numbers aside, I am not sure there are any other "one off" R-9s that have been sold. This will be the only one.
Only other "one off" I can think of is R600 that had a different colored silver/gold frame that RJ orginally bought.
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Let's just limit that "one of a kind" talk to here...prior to posting on any bidding site!!! ;)
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OK, Corey. You've already said this is one you don't have to have. I'll bet you change you're mind! :D
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I have four Rohrbaugh pistols, and each one of them is one of kind. At least, they are to me and that's what matters. thanks for all the fun we had for the last few days but I believe I'll pass on the bidding. Gene
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Ahh. Another potential bidder out. ;D
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VERY, VERY, NICE....love the grips!
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Only other "one off" I can think of is R600 that had a different colored silver/gold frame that RJ orginally bought.
What about any "special serial numbered guns"? Those are considered one offs I would think. GRANTED, they were to "special perps".
Now that Corey brought it up...RJ's 600 pup would have been an interesting proposition if the family were trying to raise funds for a charity in his honor. That pup in a special Hedley rig would bring "top dollar" IMHO. Looking up at ya RJ... ;)
I wonder who owns that now...?
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I do agree about the fun part. This has been the most fun I can remember on the fourm ever. It's been fun trying to figure things out and now I guess we can continue the fun in trying to figure out who will get it! My bet is Garry B.
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Who is Garry B? ???
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Big time collector of guns.
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Nice gun, nicer grips, but not anything I would be interested in. :'(
But it certainly was fun as others have stated. Good luck to the bidders, and it is for a good cause. :D
Now someone needs to come up with something to keep all the non bidders occupied. ;D
John
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Nice gun, nicer grips, but not anything I would be interested in. :'(
But it certainly was fun as others have stated. Good luck to the bidders, and it is for a good cause. :D
Now someone needs to come up with something to keep all the non bidders occupied. ;D
John
I have just received this strange photograph..."some dude wearing a...."
Think I'll auction it off....
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Not interested in it so it looks my wife will be getting her purse :)
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It has been fun. It'll be interesting to see who bids!
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No doubt abut the fun part, I hope the winner appreciates what they have.
Now I can buy my Microtec MSAR, I held off just in case. ;D
It was a lot of fun guys, thanks for all the entertaining posts.
John
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FRANKENPUP - with it's own doghouse ;D
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Well, it is time to wish all the bidders good luck in the venture. This has been an adventure in itself; another to follow. :)
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It's not a disappointment that's for sure, at least in my book.
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Get your checkbook ready! ;)
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If going by post count on this thread I think kytrains will buy it with 9 post already on it. I guess I'm a close second with 5 now.
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I'm going to be more interested, at the start, with whose bidding. ;D Corey. Do you have problems typing a "j". ;)
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I must. :D Let me try it j yep, it works.
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If going by post count on this thread I think kytrains will buy it with 9 post already on it. I guess I'm a close second with 5 now.
kytrains will be slipping in his bids. (http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/CHLLOL1.gif)
John
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Why! ;D
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I must. :D Let me try it j yep, it works.
Great, Corey. Now, practice! ;D
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It is a nice item but could have had a few touches that would have put it over the top. The grips are fantastic from a collector perspective and the case is a nice touch.
A more "significant" serial number would have grabbed high interest and I hear there are some "bling" lovers in the crowd. A finish like the Kimber Eclipse would be acceptable bling and an extra set of grips in carbon fiber would have sealed it.
Really interested in seeing where the dollars land on this one.
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The serial number was a function of what frames were available in that finish. I don't think there are a lot of carbon fiber grips still laying around -- at least that the factory is willing to part with.
The R5000 is still going to be available at some point -- but I have no idea how that will find a new home. Lots of ideas are being discussed.
This wasn't designed to be the ultimate Rohrbaugh collectable -- just a really cool piece of Rohrbaugh design for a charitable cause.
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Hi Duane, Hope I didn't sound like I was being too critical. It is a cool piece that I'll most likely bid on. Just putting out some ideas that I thought were neat. Actually interested if others like the ideas.
I'm a member of the CKCA (Custom Knife Collectors Association). We have hundreds of custom makers and collectors as membership and are growing rapidly. We have a charity auction annually (see attached link). I was not involved in the ground work of getting authorized to do the auction but I know the president of the association who I'm sure would be happy to share some information. PM me if you'd like me to get y'all together.
http://www.customknifecollectorsassociation.com/
Happy to help if I can.
Best,
Rob
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Well, my wife may be bidding on it. I just showed her the pics and she loves the "paper towel print" on the grips. lol
Truth be known, I would love to have those grips but not at the price I think the gun will auction for. SO, if one of you guys wants to buy that gun and sell me the grips.......... :o
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Got some carbon fiber you're willing to give up? ;D
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might
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My problem is whether my attachment to No. 132 developed over the past six years is so strong that it would be futile for me to bid on that beauty -- especially in light of the work in progress on a presentation box and some old ivory grips for No. 132. What is it that Tracker has said about "need versus want . . . ?" :-/
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might
I'll bet they won't be blue! ;D
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My problem is whether my attachment to No. 132 developed over the past six years is so strong that it would be futile for me to bid on that beauty -- especially in light of the work in progress on a presentation box and some old ivory grips for No. 132. What is it that Tracker has said about "need versus want . . . ?" :-/
Also, ask yourself if you can live without it; if so, live without it! ;D
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I'm sure most everyone including myself could live without most of what we have, but we wouldn't live as happily. ;D
In my mind it comes down to if you really want something and can afford it, then get it.
John
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The serial number was a function of what frames were available in that finish. I don't think there are a lot of carbon fiber grips still laying around -- at least that the factory is willing to part with.
The R5000 is still going to be available at some point -- but I have no idea how that will find a new home. Lots of ideas are being discussed.
This wasn't designed to be the ultimate Rohrbaugh collectable -- just a really cool piece of Rohrbaugh design for a charitable cause.
Thanks again Duane for your time on this,it has been fun..
I am sure that the charity will gain greatly with the auction of this Pup..That I believe is/was the whole reason for this being brought forward anyways..
The Pup being offered is interesting,but does not really yank too many of our die hard forum members chains-expectations were running a might high..
I have to admit,it doesn't yank me too hard either,but I am partial to the early Pups,albeit the "one of a kind status"..
It will be interesting to see how this all works out..
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Some good thoughts, there, Brenden. :)
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I'm sure most everyone including myself could live without most of what we have, but we wouldn't live as happily. ;D
In my mind it comes down to if you really want something and can afford it, then get it.
John
Now that seems like the thing to do, too! :)
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Brenden,
Those are my exact sentiments on the whole thing.
Also I am not as attracted to the black slide and frame models, especially with Deer Park on them.
John
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Yep! I like 'em shiny. ;) Just a matter of preference.
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Well, my wife may be bidding on it. I just showed her the pics and she loves the "paper towel print" on the grips. lol
Truth be known, I would love to have those grips but not at the price I think the gun will auction for. SO, if one of you guys wants to buy that gun and sell me the grips.......... :o
Your offer on the grips determines my "maximum bid"... ;D
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Wonderful. Now for some more potential bids. ;D
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Well at least if there are ever thoughts of doing another event of this type, there is a lot of info posted here as to what would be a very popular and desirable item to offer up. ;D
John
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Yes; and long as it's shiny. ;)
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With the serial # 4416, maybe they should have started the auction on April 4 2016 ;D
John
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WOW! Long wait! :D
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HEY, that's the same day the R45 is going to hit the market! :-/
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Just think, in that amount of time at the same average number of posts per day, we would have around 47,000 posts. :o ;D
John
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WOW! Who knows what will be available by then! ;)
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WOW! Who knows what will be available by then! ;)
Senility ;D ;D
John
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Hopefully, that won't be available! You said what? ;)
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So is this thing on an auction anywhere yet? I haven't seen any scoop on it unless I'm missing something somewhere. ???
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Tom you must have missed it. It had a buy now of $500 and I just had to get it. 8)
The above two lines are complete BS. I dont think it has hit auction yet.
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The BS above stands for "blowing snow". ;D
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BS is exactly correct as blowing snow in standard weather report phraseology. Unless it is on MWN, Mount Washington, N.H.; then it is ST, sheer terror. Today is quite mild at MWN.
http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/summit.php
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Good information, there, tracker! :)
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Tracker that link hits home for my family. My father, William Callahan, died at the age of 57 from a massive heart attack on September 29, 2002 at the top of the observation deck there. He had finished his first marathon just a couple months before and was in the best shape of his live, we thought. He and mom were on vacation when it happened. I miss my dad more than I can relay in type but am SO thankful for the time we had together and the time he spent with me. I did not know his name was on the site and am thankful for your post. I may have never know it was there.
http://www.mountwashington.org/about/visitor/surviving.php
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Thank you for that, Corey; I have known of the beauty and treachery of MWN for years but didn't know that some considerate soul had the empathy to post all of the misfortunes there in some detail. I am saddened to hear of your father's passing but am consoled that his legacy is inscribed there in that fateful place.
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My Dad died in 1969 at the age of 53, also from a heart attack.
I never had the chance to spend a lot of time with him, because he worked at Bethlehem Steel (32yrs) and worked swing shift (one week of days, one week of afternoons and a week of nights) then start the rotation over. I was twenty years old when he died, and wish I could have had the opportunity to spend time with him as an adult. My Mom will be 92 next month
and my step father just turned 97.
John
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This thing with the father never seems to be quite right; they either die too young as in Corey, Richard, and John's case or in my situation my father died at 92. He and my mother were divorced when I was 12 and I spent the next 50 or so years trying to connect with him. Only in the last 10 years of his life was I able to bridge the emotional gap. Nothing is easy.
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I just saw the last few posts on this thread. Corey, John, and Tracker -- you have my deepest sympathy on your losses.
My father died in 1942 when I was five years old. My mother never remarried, I was her only child, and she elevated my father to near mythical status in my young and impressionable mind. I still tend sometimes to measure myself against the mythical man I never knew and in doing so sometimes find myself lacking. As Tracker notes, nothing is easy.
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I'll certainly add my sympathy to Corey, John, tracker and Richard to the losses of your Dad's. I was fortunate to have my Dad until 2004 when he passed at 91, however, he is still missed greatly. He was a master of everything and could fix anything that was broke or didn't work.
My Mom is now 92 and still lives by herself and drives to get her hair fixed once a week.
I understand your pain, and your feelings even though I had mine longer, except for tracker. The loss of a Dad is tremendous and my thoughts are certainly with the each of you.
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I too will pass along my sympathies to all above..
We all live this life quicker than we believe we are,and this is never so clear as it is with Parents,,
Lucky to have my father for 80 years(Mom too),but it's going on close to 20 years since his passing,and I still turn around and want to tell him something!!
This is why I will fight the good fight, to stick around for my kidlins as long as possible..
Did someone say something about an auction?? 8)
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Oh, yes . . . the auction. 8)
One of the great things I find about this Forum is that, although the threads sometimes drift a bit, they are almost inevitably civil and are usually very interesting -- and they eventually tend to get back on subject. Just as you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't judge a thread on this Forum by its title.
Now . . . just where is that auction?
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Sorry guy, I don't have any update at this time. I fear the whole thing will end in a whimper, as opposed to a bang.
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The auction. Ahh. We will be waiting, whether to partisipate or to observe; we will be here. YES! ;)
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Waiting like birds in the wilderness,for our auction!!
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I've been wondering if the paper towel print pup was going to faid away with time. It seems to be trying.
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Its still there...in the safe awaiting its purpose in life.
I will take some of the blame for bringing it up before the details were totally worked out. I should know better. Little did I know this thing would take on a life of its own...
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Duane,
It goes beyond your posting it when you did, we all did a good job of hyping it and ourselves up. ;D
But it was a lot of fun.
John
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Sure was fun! I think it was the most fun we've had on the forum ever!!!!!
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Sure was; since I've been here!
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It was fun,but I don't know about the most fun ever!! :)
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It was the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on. ;D
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I've had a lot more fun with part of my clothes on.
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Well, my wife may be bidding on it. I just showed her the pics and she loves the "paper towel print" on the grips. lol
Truth be known, I would love to have those grips but not at the price I think the gun will auction for. [size=16]SO, if one of you guys wants to buy that gun and sell me the grips..........[/size] :o
When I had orginally accessed the "value" and desire to have those one off grips I had in my mind that nothing existed any thing like them. A set very similar just surfaced so I am retracting my offer. I dont think I "need" them anymore. I'm not saying there not cool because they are, I just dont want them anymore.
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/JJS62/Rohr2.jpg)
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Maybe we misinterpreted and it meant One Of Many. ;D
John
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No offense but that grip pattern looks like dissipated rattlesnake skin.
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Yep! For me, still undecided on the grips!
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I like 'em, but then people have been telling me for years that I should get a grip. Gene
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I guess anyone can call anything "one offs"..
A bit disappointed again I guess, about the gun to be offered-sometime in the future..
I never got an aluminum set of grips when they were offered-I know they ended up being inconsistently made,but still might like a set for posterity..
Different is good sometimes!! 8)
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Any new yet on the Auction Pup DD?
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Yep! We're chompin' at the bit, here! :D
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Maybe there going to wait and put it up with the R45 with the same serial number. ;D
John
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Well, ya never can tell! :D
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Sorry, guys. You will be the first to know.
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WOW, the wheels sure turn slow. :o
John
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Yep. Apparently some charities have very strict rules about who they will take money from, and require an approval process to use their name. On charity made it clear they would NOT accept money from a gun company... Good to know.
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It would be good to have a list of charities that are anti-gun.
John
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WOW, the wheels sure turn slow. :o
John
(http://www.carriersecurity.com/images/wheel_chock_opt.jpg)
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An apt analogy...
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Well it's a new year. Wonder if the "One of a Kind" is ready for a new owner yet?
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I have never even seen Pics of this gun. Did it ever sell?
Chief
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It was going to be auctioned off and funds going to a charity, however, complications arose, and it's still in the Rohrbaugh safe, I think. Picture on page 6.
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Water;action=display;num=1279220415;start=75
Also:
http://rohrbaughr9auction.shutterfly.com/pictures/18
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The gun was never sold due to complications with the charitable aspect of the auction. It is still in the safe.
It may appear at a later date -- no specific plans yet.