How about the Automag?
- Thread starter tgt40
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it sure was!
my last count is that there are roughly 7 automags in Canada that i can account for, of which i have 4 in my collection, all bought from a friend and collector from Indiana, named Don Nixon. he is on the automag sites as "automagking", who had the largest best collection in the States.
the current automag web site to look at is
http://www.automagpistol.com/home.htm
Because of the nature of the gun, prone to damage, and the costs, i have only trusted Don as he does not sell junk, and his units are pristine and most are brand new, and unfired.
american prices would be in the range of $2500 to $4000, factor in 50% on top now because of dollar exchange, import fees, insured shipping, and GST at the border. however, after it lands and if remains pristine, you can sell within canada and recover your investment.
there were about 9000 or less automags ever made, and in the last 35 years, i understand that less than 1000 are worth buying and maybe about 300 units at new unfired top condition
have to reload, so another $500 or so for dies and brass, or form your own from 308. extra factory magazines are $200 u.s.
i have 6 more coming in from Don (diff. calibers, barrel lengths, and a .22 babyautomag)and in the process of contacting Mark at Questar to proceed with the import. Mark has been great and the automags to date has come in fast and without any hitches.
when these come in by early 2009, i will get pictures posted.
so to collect or shoot the automag is not for the faint of heart. the 475 wildey magnum is safe to fire, and you can find one in Canada, i did at a reasonable price of about $1000. aside from these, there is the 44 desert eagle or the 357 coonan (on CGN ee) more suitable for the day to day shooter.
the current automag web site to look at is
http://www.automagpistol.com/home.htm
Because of the nature of the gun, prone to damage, and the costs, i have only trusted Don as he does not sell junk, and his units are pristine and most are brand new, and unfired.
american prices would be in the range of $2500 to $4000, factor in 50% on top now because of dollar exchange, import fees, insured shipping, and GST at the border. however, after it lands and if remains pristine, you can sell within canada and recover your investment.
there were about 9000 or less automags ever made, and in the last 35 years, i understand that less than 1000 are worth buying and maybe about 300 units at new unfired top condition
have to reload, so another $500 or so for dies and brass, or form your own from 308. extra factory magazines are $200 u.s.
i have 6 more coming in from Don (diff. calibers, barrel lengths, and a .22 babyautomag)and in the process of contacting Mark at Questar to proceed with the import. Mark has been great and the automags to date has come in fast and without any hitches.
when these come in by early 2009, i will get pictures posted.
so to collect or shoot the automag is not for the faint of heart. the 475 wildey magnum is safe to fire, and you can find one in Canada, i did at a reasonable price of about $1000. aside from these, there is the 44 desert eagle or the 357 coonan (on CGN ee) more suitable for the day to day shooter.
For what its worth, the original was desigend and manufactured by Lee Juras in the US.... He also owned Super Vel munitions in Indiana.
I had the pleasure of trying out several of these pistols both in the US and in Mexico. Very fine pieces of machinery.... They were not cheap even in the 1970s....
Most of the ammunition was originaly manufactured by Cartucho Deportivo which was 40% owned by Remington. They were located in Cuarnevaca, Mexico.
John
I had the pleasure of trying out several of these pistols both in the US and in Mexico. Very fine pieces of machinery.... They were not cheap even in the 1970s....
Most of the ammunition was originaly manufactured by Cartucho Deportivo which was 40% owned by Remington. They were located in Cuarnevaca, Mexico.
John
My friend Mike bought one in the 70s, neat gun. I think it was $1200 back then, which was a lot of money at the time. I've seen probably 3 for sale over the years locally, one in a kit with two barrels. Personally I just never thought they were worth the money asked (to me anyway). Fun gun to shoot though. Ammo was available (made in Mexico), but we used to make ammo for it from 308 cases. Tried shooting silhouette with it, it worked but wasn't really reliable compared to a good revolver. FWIW - dan
True, the "cool factor" is extremely high. - dan
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- Calgary, AB
As Dan says, the cool factor is high; I always lusted one since I saw magazine articles on them back in the seventies. I was more than fortunate to have Pro Line in Calgary have a line on one a few years ago, so I instanly asked them to bring it in for me, this is it:
It is a .357 Auto Mag, it came with the original case, an RCBS die set and 100
cases.........good stuff! I only shoot 10 rounds per year through it due to its rarety and value. I also posted a picture of it being fired in the noob magnum muzzel flash question thread in pistols & revolvers.
It is a .357 Auto Mag, it came with the original case, an RCBS die set and 100
cases.........good stuff! I only shoot 10 rounds per year through it due to its rarety and value. I also posted a picture of it being fired in the noob magnum muzzel flash question thread in pistols & revolvers.
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Back in the 70's I brought in a total of seven over maybe 3 years, .......only sure of one still with the original owner, besides mine. The real pain is spending 20 minutes to make a round of brass and then see it disappear in the sand or snow at our range here. They are unique and the good ones were reliable, but it was the quality control that eventually did them in as their suppliers couldn't spell "quality", ............much like industry today!!
Last couple that sold and I heard of, went for over 4 grand and that was in the eighties. They do come up stateside often enough, though, if anyone's really interested.
Last couple that sold and I heard of, went for over 4 grand and that was in the eighties. They do come up stateside often enough, though, if anyone's really interested.
