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Offline Rikkn

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What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« on: November 27, 2021, 08:01:54 PM »
This came in with a strange group of items today. At first I thought it was junk, but now not so sure..... Did not even notice the porting until I sat down with it. 9mm, Marked " ULTRA " MODEL,I.P.S.C. Approved on slide. WITNESS over EAA-HIAHLEA-FLA, and FT-MADE IN ITALY on the frame. In great shape other than needing a good cleaning. Have not been able to find out much about it. Was it made this way ? Any value opinions - it may become trade bait......

Offline Rikkn

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2021, 08:03:54 PM »
Pictures did not post......... Must have done something wrong.............

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2021, 08:18:38 PM »
Sorry guys,,,,,,,,, cannot figure out the picture thing.....  O0

Offline Redhemi

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2021, 08:38:26 PM »
Try using this https://imgur.com/upload. I wouldn't mind seeing some pics.

Offline Gunnerdad80

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2021, 10:09:44 PM »
I had one of those in combo 9mm and 41AE. Mine was just Tanfoglio, no EAA on it. When you post some pictures I can give you an idea of it’s value. I sold mine for $1500.
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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2021, 04:19:46 PM »
Generally, these are excellent handguns, particularly if you are into USPSA/IPSC Competition.
Small Frame Series 88 Transitional Tanfoglio Pistol is a more direct model description.
These were a limited run to honor USPSA/IPSC and a bit collectible, depending upon condition.
"Easy is the path to wisdom for those not blinded by ego." - Yoda


For all of those killed by a 9mm: "Get up! You are not dead! You were shot with a useless cartridge!"

Offline Rikkn

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2021, 05:40:39 PM »
I wish I could figure out the picture issue....

Offline Rikkn

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2021, 06:00:22 PM »
OK, I posted pictures on my facebook page for those that want to see them.   https://www.facebook.com/RIKKN


Offline Gunnerdad80

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2021, 06:27:29 PM »
Good looking pistol. If I had to guess I would say it was made in the late 90’s to early 2000‘s. Looks like a hard chrome frame and blued slide. It appears to be a small frame version, which is better in my opinion, when it comes to magazine availability. What all came with the gun and have you fired it yet?

Offline Rikkn

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2021, 06:42:15 PM »
Just the gun and one mag. I have not fired it yet. It feels great in my hand, but not sure if I want to keep it or not.

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2021, 06:59:45 PM »
I’d say you could get anywhere from $450 to $600 to the right buyer. I know in my area I could get $600 for it pretty easy.

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2021, 07:50:59 PM »
Nice!  8)  There is a bit of finish wear on the frame and Barrel, but otherwise looks good.
Note that the finish on the frame is flat industrial hard chrome.
A past owner must have installed the Rear Adjustable Sight, as that was not offered.

Also note that your Pistol is a full on Series 88 Tanfoglio Pistol and not a Transitional model.
The rounded Trigger Guard tells me that it was one of the last one's made, of that special model.

Shoot it and enjoy it!  :)
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For all of those killed by a 9mm: "Get up! You are not dead! You were shot with a useless cartridge!"

Offline Rikkn

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2021, 09:04:10 PM »
Was it ported at the factory or did somebody have it done? I don't see anything like this one listed anywhere.

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Re: What Have I gotten Into Here ??
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2021, 10:28:31 PM »
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