The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Whats the value of a Springfield 1903..original?

kraigwy · January 25, 2009, 11:48 AM

I drive my truck about 40k miles a year. I guess I never crashed so I dont need my seat belts.

Thats the same logic.

When I run rifle matches, or high power clinics, and someone shows up on my range with an Early Model '03, they dont get to shoot it. I have loaner rifles if needed.

Guns are cheap, why risk it. Besides its history you are endangering. Hang it above the fire place. Contrary what you get by with those actions are brittle. Yeah they may take some hammering, but eventually something is gonna give.

January 25, 2009, 11:48 AM	#12
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I drive my truck about 40k miles a year. I guess I never crashed so I dont need my seat belts. Thats the same logic. When I run rifle matches, or high power clinics, and someone shows up on my range with an Early Model '03, they dont get to shoot it. I have loaner rifles if needed. Guns are cheap, why risk it. Besides its history you are endangering. Hang it above the fire place. Contrary what you get by with those actions are brittle. Yeah they may take some hammering, but eventually something is gonna give. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071