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30th May 2011, 12:26 PM
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Most obscure flea market buy ever
Alternative title for this thread would be:
- 'Why did I buy this?' Anyway, I know it's a bit OT but it truly is a weapon. If anyone has anything bought at a flea market more random than this, I'll be amazed! Teaser picture: Scroll down for the answer 
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30th May 2011, 12:29 PM
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Yup, thats right!
It's the nosecone off of a 1967 SEACAT anti-aircraft missile. with tons of test reports and paperwork. |
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30th May 2011, 12:29 PM
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pandora's box?
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30th May 2011, 12:32 PM
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30th May 2011, 12:48 PM
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Haha thats awesome. Atlantia, did you just "upgrade" from antique collecting to Super missile collector? :-p
Such a strange find but not "uncommon" for flea markets. I remember a guy here in Kuwait who found a ring that belonged to a european monarch. He bought it for like... 15 dollars and sold it for a milion ! |
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30th May 2011, 01:22 PM
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LOL< If only that was what I'd found!!! I just thought it was a fun thing. It comes with test reports dating right up to 1990. Not sure why the hell I bought it, wanted to read through the paperwork and bring it here to 'show and tell' I think
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30th May 2011, 05:20 PM
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UNUSUAL AND COOL. IF I HAD IT I WOULD MOUNT IT ON THE PORCH CELING OUTSIDE ABOVE MY FRONT DOOR. IT LOOKS LIKE THE ALL SEING SECURITY EYE AND THE WRITING ON IT WOULD FURTHUR INTIMIDATE.
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