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Sierra280 · February 13, 2014, 10:59 AM

Intresting question, I think most thieves would ignore an antique rifle. Most of the time break-ins are just for drug money, so small things; handguns, jewelry, electronics, etc. These thrieves aren't think logically, they just want their fix. If it was like the movies and a professional cat burglar broke in, only high value items would be gone. I think if a thief got into my man cave, I think my computer/electronics and 'cool' looking black guns would be taken, but I would bet that the civil war powder flask on the wall would still be there, along with the saxophones in old beat up cases with worn looking original laquer (over 100yrs old!).

Edit-at least I know one of my most prized possessions would be safe (framed pic of me shaking hands with President Clinton) has no monetary value!

February 13, 2014, 10:59 AM	#19
Sierra280 Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Gardnerville, NV Posts: 569	Intresting question, I think most thieves would ignore an antique rifle. Most of the time break-ins are just for drug money, so small things; handguns, jewelry, electronics, etc. These thrieves aren't think logically, they just want their fix. If it was like the movies and a professional cat burglar broke in, only high value items would be gone. I think if a thief got into my man cave, I think my computer/electronics and 'cool' looking black guns would be taken, but I would bet that the civil war powder flask on the wall would still be there, along with the saxophones in old beat up cases with worn looking original laquer (over 100yrs old!). Edit-at least I know one of my most prized possessions would be safe (framed pic of me shaking hands with President Clinton) has no monetary value! Last edited by Sierra280; February 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM.