822 And Trigger Guards

[Ronno6]

Another 822 with the trigger guard/safety missing up for auction on the bay.
I have seen the TG missing on more 822's than all other Daisy pumpers combined...by far........

I wonder how come that is??

[pblawler]

On the 2000 yr+ model guns its likely the material or process is the cause since they are close to a decade and in some cases more than a decade newer than the last prior made metal receiver TGs.  The material seems to be more brittle.   The one you are looking at appears to be a later model 822 which would support the theory.

[Ronno6]

That is a plausible theory....

I only look at that 822 til I see the shipping cost...

[pblawler]

Yeah $82 for shipping is BS, they are trying to raise the price of the rifle through shipping.  I can see $35 for shipping, but that's about it.  Shipping is really high now adays but they are asking an unreasonable amount.  That would put the cost around $230 for the gun shipped which is too much for a gun with a busted trigger guard.  The gun appears to be in really nice shape otherwise and probably worth it if they would knock $50 off shipping.  The scope on that thing looks wonky, I have never soon one of that style that long.  Looks like is should be on an old Henry rifle LOL.  If I ever get a vacuum and pressure tank I should be able to make some nice trigger guards.  The mix and pour ones aren't terrible but getting all the air out without the vacuum pump is nearly impossible. 

[Ronno6]

Much discussion about shipping...
I think people way over estimate the size of the box they will ship in, and ebay's shipping calculator ain't the best.....

I had one guy use a guitar box for dimensions.........
When I can I ask the seller if he will allow me to send my own prepaid UPS label. Some will, some won't...those are the ones I don't trust