Starting a gun collection...iconic firearms? - Page 3

BoogieMan · February 20, 2013, 08:00 AM

I think you may have to zero in a bit.
American guns? M1, 1911, 1903, 29, 1903, etc...

Commy block? Luger, Mosin, Steyr, SKS, etc...

British? Webley, Enfield MK, etc....

At least that almost cuts down the list.
Or just make it what you like to shoot, my problem is I like almost all of them for one reason or another.

Chesster · February 20, 2013, 08:10 AM

Put aside some money, make a list of the top five priorities and keep your eyes open. Money on hand is great when you stumble upon an opportunity, and some great buy will pop up when you least expect it.

For me, here are some must haves to shoot (not necessarily for collector's value), top 10 I would say:

Colt Python
1911A1
Colt New Service .45C or 1917 in .45 ACP
SAA Clone (I like USFA Rodeo .44S or .45C)
Glock 19
Pre 1980 Colt Cobra or Agent .38
Browning Hi Power
German made PP/PPK or PPK/s
Sig Sauer 226/228 West German
Ruger Single 6 Convertable

TxFlyFish · February 20, 2013, 10:02 AM

Pick 2-3 "halo" guns from each major manufacturer, then go into the weird stuff

Winchester_73 · February 20, 2013, 11:35 AM

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Commy block? Luger, Mosin, Steyr, SKS, etc...

The luger is commy bloc? Thats a new one! The luger, mostly fielded by those who hated the communists, is now commy bloc itself.....

Does this mean the 1911 is German?

Chesster · February 20, 2013, 11:49 AM

Well, to be totally accurate, there are lugers with Soviet and East German markings suggesting post WWII use. Some are captures, others were made on captured equipment and/or from captured parts. Still, the luger is primarily associated with the old Imperial Germany, the Republic and Third Reich.

Guv · February 20, 2013, 12:52 PM

Luger the Sopia Loren of the gun world!

Deja vu · February 21, 2013, 09:21 PM

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Auto Mag, Desert Eagle, Wildey,LAR Grizzly, and Coonan. Now that sirs, I consider a collection!
What do you think?

now that is a cool collection

ZVP · February 22, 2013, 01:20 AM

Is to start off collecting Black powder revolvers! There are no 2 per year limits and you can really have a lot of fun shooting your collection! You can then fill-in the 2 per year in S/A cartrige guns of recent manufacture (like Rugers) or stick with '73S/A's. You'd build up a quick battery that way!
HTH,
BPDave

JimmyR · February 22, 2013, 01:36 AM

First, I think you have a good start. My approach to colelcting was to get what appealed to me, and if I decided I didn't like it later, I traded/sold it (sorry cheapshooter).

IMHO, these are guns that are good collection pieces, in that they are semi-common now, but will probably be worth holding onto for a while:

Mosin-Nagant- 91/30; m44; m38, etc- these are in almost every gun shop, but if you look at all the mosin threads on here, you hear people belly-aching about how they won't buy one for less than $80 out the door- their prices have been creeping up, and will probably continue to do so for a while.

Smith Combat magnum- Your model 19 is a good start. Still common enough to get at a decent price, but they should start drying up before too long.

Webley-Scott revolver- classic break action revolver, not too hard to find, as long as you aren't looking for ammo.

Browning HiPower- classic handgun, and if you can get one for a good price, I don't think you'll be disappointed (not from my own experience, since I am still looking for my future BHP).

Certain 1911's- I am no pro on 1911's, but if you can find an older one in decent condition from a good manufacturer, it wouldn't hurt.

These are just based on my minimal knowledge and my own nascent collecting look-arounds. Your results may vary-

**4V50 Gary** · February 22, 2013, 01:54 AM

C-96 Broomhandle Mauser.

BigD_in_FL · February 22, 2013, 09:18 AM

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I'd like some suggestions on different guns to look at that would be almost necessary to have in a collection

HK P7
SIG 210
S&W K22
S&W K38
S&W 25-2
Colt Gold Cup
Colt Single Action Army
S&W 41
S&W 52
Colt Woodsman
all original Luger
Browning Hi Power
Colt Python

I'll let others fill in with more

FoghornLeghorn · February 22, 2013, 10:37 AM

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Do you all consider yourselves a "collector" or merely a shooting enthusiast?

My insurance agent says, "Nice collection." I don't consider it a "collection." I consider it an "accumulation."

I always considered a "collection" and a "collector" as having a specific goal. A certain "type" of firearm.

I just have a bunch of guns.

Tactical Jackalope · February 22, 2013, 11:10 AM

I'll start with my personal "collection" from the greatest, to the..not so greatest.

Model 19-3, Browning High-Power both hard chrome and blue, Colt Series 70, Cold Gold Cup Trophy Model, SIG P220 (West German), SIG 1911 xo, SIG P226 e2, Hk USP .40, Glock 21, 30, 17, 22, Star Model BM.

They all work like champs! I maintain them all very well.

February 20, 2013, 08:00 AM	#51
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	I think you may have to zero in a bit. American guns? M1, 1911, 1903, 29, 1903, etc... Commy block? Luger, Mosin, Steyr, SKS, etc... British? Webley, Enfield MK, etc.... At least that almost cuts down the list. Or just make it what you like to shoot, my problem is I like almost all of them for one reason or another. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

February 20, 2013, 08:10 AM	#52
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Put aside some money, make a list of the top five priorities and keep your eyes open. Money on hand is great when you stumble upon an opportunity, and some great buy will pop up when you least expect it. For me, here are some must haves to shoot (not necessarily for collector's value), top 10 I would say: Colt Python 1911A1 Colt New Service .45C or 1917 in .45 ACP SAA Clone (I like USFA Rodeo .44S or .45C) Glock 19 Pre 1980 Colt Cobra or Agent .38 Browning Hi Power German made PP/PPK or PPK/s Sig Sauer 226/228 West German Ruger Single 6 Convertable __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 20, 2013, 11:49 AM	#55
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Well, to be totally accurate, there are lugers with Soviet and East German markings suggesting post WWII use. Some are captures, others were made on captured equipment and/or from captured parts. Still, the luger is primarily associated with the old Imperial Germany, the Republic and Third Reich. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 22, 2013, 01:20 AM	#58
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	the easiest way... Is to start off collecting Black powder revolvers! There are no 2 per year limits and you can really have a lot of fun shooting your collection! You can then fill-in the 2 per year in S/A cartrige guns of recent manufacture (like Rugers) or stick with '73S/A's. You'd build up a quick battery that way! HTH, BPDave

February 22, 2013, 01:36 AM	#59
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	For a collection First, I think you have a good start. My approach to colelcting was to get what appealed to me, and if I decided I didn't like it later, I traded/sold it (sorry cheapshooter). IMHO, these are guns that are good collection pieces, in that they are semi-common now, but will probably be worth holding onto for a while: Mosin-Nagant- 91/30; m44; m38, etc- these are in almost every gun shop, but if you look at all the mosin threads on here, you hear people belly-aching about how they won't buy one for less than $80 out the door- their prices have been creeping up, and will probably continue to do so for a while. Smith Combat magnum- Your model 19 is a good start. Still common enough to get at a decent price, but they should start drying up before too long. Webley-Scott revolver- classic break action revolver, not too hard to find, as long as you aren't looking for ammo. Browning HiPower- classic handgun, and if you can get one for a good price, I don't think you'll be disappointed (not from my own experience, since I am still looking for my future BHP). Certain 1911's- I am no pro on 1911's, but if you can find an older one in decent condition from a good manufacturer, it wouldn't hurt. These are just based on my minimal knowledge and my own nascent collecting look-arounds. Your results may vary-

February 20, 2013, 10:02 AM	#53
TxFlyFish Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Posts: 1,246	Pick 2-3 "halo" guns from each major manufacturer, then go into the weird stuff

February 20, 2013, 12:52 PM	#56
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	Luger the Sopia Loren of the gun world!

February 22, 2013, 01:54 AM	#60
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	C-96 Broomhandle Mauser. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 22, 2013, 11:10 AM	#63
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I'll start with my personal "collection" from the greatest, to the..not so greatest. Model 19-3, Browning High-Power both hard chrome and blue, Colt Series 70, Cold Gold Cup Trophy Model, SIG P220 (West German), SIG 1911 xo, SIG P226 e2, Hk USP .40, Glock 21, 30, 17, 22, Star Model BM. They all work like champs! I maintain them all very well.