Baltimore Show?

[James Brenner]

Any observations, comments, or thoughts (good or not) on the Baltimore Gun Show?

 

[Salterr]

Any observations, comments, or thoughts (good or not) on the Baltimore Gun Show?

I had seen some photos posted in civil war groups on Facebook. Seemed to be a good amount of tables.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

Had a great time. Lots of CW weapons. I spent way more then I sold. {par for me!}. Already am looking forward for next year.

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

More tables than in the previous couple of years. The area in the front room with the show ring had several rows that had been absent of late. However, I think the increase was made up of post-Civil War, mostly World Wars merchandise, which had noticeably increased its presence.
That said, I thought turn out from the public was very good Saturday, and I myself had a good show as a dealer.

 

[Dispatch]

Had a great time. Lots of CW weapons. I spent way more then I sold. {par for me!}. Already am looking forward for next year.

Got pic's?

I wanted to go and was very tempted but it's a ride (round trip), from Gettysburg...

 

[Dbackfed29]

Got pic's? View attachment 544058

I wanted to go and was very tempted but it's a ride (round trip), from Gettysburg... View attachment 544057

I think it's only about 1:15 from Gettysburg. That's pretty light travel for such a top shelf show.

 

[Dispatch]

I think it's only about 1:15 from Gettysburg. That's pretty light travel for such a top shelf show.

Yeah, that's two and a half hours round trip, that's a lot.

 

[MarkTK36thIL]

Lol I drove 47 miles to my first jobsite this morning.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

I have been driving up from Florida for years. Before FL we came over from Michigan. Well worth it!

 

[James Brenner]

More tables than in the previous couple of years. The area in the front room with the show ring had several rows that had been absent of late. However, I think the increase was made up of post-Civil War, mostly World Wars merchandise, which had noticeably increased its presence.
That said, I thought turn out from the public was very good Saturday, and I myself had a good show as a dealer.

This is good news. I couldn't make it this year unfortunately, but for the past few shows, I became a bit concerned about how things were going because of fewer tables and decreased attendance. In my own unsophisticated way, in addition to seeing/buying things not usually encountered, the Baltimore Show always seemed to me to be a good indication of the health of the collecting hobby.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

I have always thought of the Baltimore show as a Museum where you can buy the items on display! Worth traveling miles for.

 

[James Brenner]

I have always thought of the Baltimore show as a Museum where you can buy the items on display! Worth traveling miles for.

Me, too. The 1792 contract rifle is still my favorite, but the W1812 Tansel horn is a close second.

 

[Cavalier]

I was really hoping to go but my wife's illness made it pretty iffy at best. I went last year and was very impressed. Its only 20 minutes away so that's no issue. Of course its kinda like being a kid in a toy store, so perhaps its a good thing I couldn't make it.

John