Question on Knight LK-93?
02-13-2002, 07:03 AM
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Question on Knight LK-93?
I was at a pawn shop yesterday and saw a Knight LK-93 50 cal with a simmons model 21013 scope on it that appeared to be in excellent shape. Three questions:
1. Is $160 a good price on it?
2. What did it sell for new?
3. Is it a decent gun?
The Tazman
1. Is $160 a good price on it?
2. What did it sell for new?
3. Is it a decent gun?
The Tazman
02-13-2002, 08:25 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Question on Knight LK-93?
Tazman,
As long as the barrel doesn't appear to be corroded or worn and the action end works good, I'd say $160 is a darn good deal, especially if the scope is included in the price. The gun itself probably sold for a little under $300 when new, so with the scope you're talking less than 1/2 the original price.
The LK is a better model than my USAK, and I paid $160 for it new (with the starting kit) 2 years ago. Then add $70 more for my scope.........so you get the picture.
If you like, maybe you can get the guy to throw in a can of powder or a box of bullets (300grs) to sweeten the deal. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
"Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3)
Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!
As long as the barrel doesn't appear to be corroded or worn and the action end works good, I'd say $160 is a darn good deal, especially if the scope is included in the price. The gun itself probably sold for a little under $300 when new, so with the scope you're talking less than 1/2 the original price.
The LK is a better model than my USAK, and I paid $160 for it new (with the starting kit) 2 years ago. Then add $70 more for my scope.........so you get the picture.
If you like, maybe you can get the guy to throw in a can of powder or a box of bullets (300grs) to sweeten the deal. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
"Every moving thing that liveth, I give unto you as meat" (Gen 9:3)
Trust God..........but keep your powder dry!
02-13-2002, 08:43 AM
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RE: Question on Knight LK-93?
Mark thanks for the answers, how about another question? I have never even shot black powder before, how would I tell if the barrel is worn? The rifling looked good and it was clean, the action seemed fine.
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The Tazman
02-13-2002, 09:18 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Question on Knight LK-93?
It sounds good, Tazman.
Bore wear, is bore wear - no matter what type of powder is shot. As long as the lands aren't rounded or wore down, then it's good to go (though typically Knight rifling lands are a little lower than you might see in a cartridge gun, it makes bullet loading easier). Rust & corrosion (the main concern in black powder shooting) should be evident with the use of a bore light. You might ask if they would remove the breech from the barrel for your inspection. The primer end of any BP weapon takes the most abuse, and if the breech is clean, not rusted, and its threads clear of gunk (other than the necessary thread grease) - I'd say you got a good shooter!
Edited by - Mark whiz on 02/13/2002 10:20:07
Bore wear, is bore wear - no matter what type of powder is shot. As long as the lands aren't rounded or wore down, then it's good to go (though typically Knight rifling lands are a little lower than you might see in a cartridge gun, it makes bullet loading easier). Rust & corrosion (the main concern in black powder shooting) should be evident with the use of a bore light. You might ask if they would remove the breech from the barrel for your inspection. The primer end of any BP weapon takes the most abuse, and if the breech is clean, not rusted, and its threads clear of gunk (other than the necessary thread grease) - I'd say you got a good shooter!
Edited by - Mark whiz on 02/13/2002 10:20:07
