Depressed-Had to sell my favorite rifle.

Doc_Holliday · March 24, 2013, 10:33 AM

So after months of bickering and every reason under the sun as to why i just had to keep it, i finally broke and let my fiance convince my to sell my wasr 10/63.

Everyone says it's the smart thing to do with the value being so high right now and the fact that i'm in need of a car to get a better job, but it still feels like i just sold my firstborn. has anyone here experienced something similar? If so, how did it work out for you?

Tinner666 · March 24, 2013, 10:52 AM

I'd be deeply depressed too.

Is this the same Doc_Holliday I know elsewhere?

cvc944 · March 24, 2013, 11:04 AM

It could be worse. It could have been a rifle that few people want, sold off-season for less than you paid for it. That would really be a heartache. But in answer to your question, yeah, it's miserable to have to sell off one of the collection.

ScottRiqui · March 24, 2013, 11:07 AM

They weren't my "favorites", but before I realized that my tastes in handguns would evolve over the years, I traded a Colt Detective Special and a S&W .357 Magnum for a shotgun. I'd take them back in an instant if I could.

Slotback · March 24, 2013, 11:08 AM

That was brutal to read OP. I know the feeling.

Doc_Holliday · March 24, 2013, 11:18 AM

@tinner666 I doubt it, this is my first thread post. And cvc944 That is a good point, now i have some real incentive to start an ar15 buiild.

gundog5 · March 24, 2013, 11:21 AM

My Fiance bickered with me for months about selling my favorite gun for a car! I have been happily married for 38 years and I can tell you this as an absolute truth, My wife would never ever bicker at me to sell a god damn thing. I have worked three jobs, hundreds of hours of overtime making a living for my family and would gladly die for them. But, bicker, hassle get pissy at me to sell something dear to me, never. Did your fiance also sell her most prised family possession say her grandmothers wedding ring. NO. You will regreat selling the gun forever and it will be an issue in your marrage because it won't be the last thing you are forced to sell. Next is your soul.

Doc_Holliday · March 24, 2013, 11:29 AM

Honestly its hard to say i have a choice. My first child is due near the end of the year, and stocking shelves at walmart isnt going to cut it for long. As a consolation, i made her promise not to interfere after i get my lower.

Tinner666 · March 24, 2013, 11:36 AM

Was just wondering. Your handle is identical to one on a non-firearm related forum. I think he had mentioned looking for another job recently too.
Luck to you, and now back to the thread.

I hate selling any firearms.

tomrkba · March 24, 2013, 11:42 AM

If you are depressed regarding the sale of a rifle, only one thing will cheer you up:

This.

Report here.

Michigan Big Iron · March 24, 2013, 11:48 AM

That is too bad you had to sell it. Just remember, in the long run, they build them every day. You will have another.

Just thinking, Women, they build them every day too!

Lock and Load!

Doc_Holliday · March 24, 2013, 11:54 AM

I know. It's like missing your first car though, the others just aren't quite the same. And the mere utterance of the words Larue Tactical makes my debit card shrivel up in fear.

Ruger480 · March 24, 2013, 11:56 AM

I feel your pain. I hope she doesn't hassle you too much when you go to replace it because there is ALWAYS going to be something she finds more important.
Don't get too depressed over it though, you'll figure it out!

Doc_Holliday · March 24, 2013, 11:59 AM

That's the beauty of the ar platform, i ca buy one spring and pin at a time and hope she doesn't notice!

Dr Big Bird PhD · March 24, 2013, 12:00 PM

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Honestly its hard to say i have a choice. My first child is due near the end of the year, and stocking shelves at walmart isnt going to cut it for long. As a consolation, i made her promise not to interfere after i get my lower.

Well it sounds like you made the best of a bad situation. And building from a lower will probably make it harder for your fiance to pressure you to sell it later.

"You want me to sell the rifle that I BUILT?"

redhologram · March 24, 2013, 12:22 PM

That just made me hurt for you to read. I'm sorry.
The one thing I will never ask my fiance to do, no matter how dire the circumstances are, is sell any of his guns. (For that matter, I let him think for himself and use his own head. I prefer not to castrate him).
I might would have waited on having the baby if finances are that tight. I know things aren't always planned but it's the times when you can't afford them or don't need them when you need to double up on precautions. They only start costing more.
Regardless, I hope you can look forward to starting a new collection with your son or daughter and doing some builds together. That's where sentiments and memories can really be made.

Good luck!

rlc323 · March 24, 2013, 01:21 PM

When you are first starting out you end up making some decisions like that. When my son was born 30+ years back I sold my motorcycle to pay the doctor bill. Looking back it was the smart thing to do, but it sure stung at the time.

I did hang on to my trap gun but it did not get much use for the first few years of our marriage.

pathdoc · March 24, 2013, 06:09 PM

I had to get rid of three at once, albeit for different reasons. Know how you feel.

Joe_Pike · March 24, 2013, 06:47 PM

I'm not attached to any gun that I've ever bought, and would sell any one of them if I made a decent amount of money on it. I've got an old Ruger Single Six that was my dads that I'd never sell, though.

Grizz12 · March 24, 2013, 07:00 PM

I had a GF ask why I had so many guns, then I took her out shooting and she is hooked

MagnumWill · March 24, 2013, 09:37 PM

It could be worse - you could have sold it in October of last year...

FoghornLeghorn · March 24, 2013, 10:03 PM

I sold a very carefully accumulated collection due to a divorce. That was in 1990.

It's just metal and wood. We have priorities and it sounds like you have yours. Transportation is essential.

Trust me. You'll get another just like it, and then some.

breakingcontact · March 24, 2013, 10:07 PM

Sounds like you sold it for good reasons.

Now get your transportation and finances in order and buy an Arsenal AK.

Always forward.

22-rimfire · March 24, 2013, 10:19 PM

I have committed to a sale and then have second thoughts. But my word is my bond. Time passes and I know that I made the correct decision. I suspect you will feel the same way especially when a year from now you may be able to buy one for less than you sold it for today.

medalguy · March 24, 2013, 11:13 PM

Several others have commented about your priorities. You made a decision to do what was best for your family. Good for you.

Remember, the family always comes first. If you are trying to get a better job, that is something that will benefit both you and your family for the rest of your life. A gun, even your first one, can always be replaced. Remember, "This is my gun. There are many others like it, but this one is mine." Translated " The one you own is yours, but there may be many others just like it." When the time is right, and your finances are better, you will replace it. Always think long-term and you won't go wrong.

March 24, 2013, 10:33 AM	#1
Doc_Holliday Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	Depressed-Had to sell my favorite rifle. So after months of bickering and every reason under the sun as to why i just had to keep it, i finally broke and let my fiance convince my to sell my wasr 10/63. Everyone says it's the smart thing to do with the value being so high right now and the fact that i'm in need of a car to get a better job, but it still feels like i just sold my firstborn. has anyone here experienced something similar? If so, how did it work out for you?

March 24, 2013, 10:52 AM	#2
Tinner666 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 353	I'd be deeply depressed too. Is this the same Doc_Holliday I know elsewhere? __________________ Frank-- Member, GoA, NRA-ILA, SAF, NRA Life Member

March 24, 2013, 11:36 AM	#9
Tinner666 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 353	Was just wondering. Your handle is identical to one on a non-firearm related forum. I think he had mentioned looking for another job recently too. Luck to you, and now back to the thread. I hate selling any firearms. __________________ Frank-- Member, GoA, NRA-ILA, SAF, NRA Life Member

March 24, 2013, 11:48 AM	#11
Michigan Big Iron Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Posts: 21	Sad That is too bad you had to sell it. Just remember, in the long run, they build them every day. You will have another. Just thinking, Women, they build them every day too! Lock and Load!

March 24, 2013, 06:47 PM	#19
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	I'm not attached to any gun that I've ever bought, and would sell any one of them if I made a decent amount of money on it. I've got an old Ruger Single Six that was my dads that I'd never sell, though. __________________ Stay Groovy

March 24, 2013, 11:04 AM	#3
cvc944 Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2013 Location: Lenhartsville, PA Posts: 164	It could be worse. It could have been a rifle that few people want, sold off-season for less than you paid for it. That would really be a heartache. But in answer to your question, yeah, it's miserable to have to sell off one of the collection.

March 24, 2013, 11:07 AM	#4
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	They weren't my "favorites", but before I realized that my tastes in handguns would evolve over the years, I traded a Colt Detective Special and a S&W .357 Magnum for a shotgun. I'd take them back in an instant if I could.

March 24, 2013, 11:08 AM	#5
Slotback Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Posts: 162	That was brutal to read OP. I know the feeling.

March 24, 2013, 11:18 AM	#6
Doc_Holliday Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	@tinner666 I doubt it, this is my first thread post. And cvc944 That is a good point, now i have some real incentive to start an ar15 buiild.

March 24, 2013, 11:21 AM	#7
gundog5 Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 116	My Fiance bickered with me for months about selling my favorite gun for a car! I have been happily married for 38 years and I can tell you this as an absolute truth, My wife would never ever bicker at me to sell a god damn thing. I have worked three jobs, hundreds of hours of overtime making a living for my family and would gladly die for them. But, bicker, hassle get pissy at me to sell something dear to me, never. Did your fiance also sell her most prised family possession say her grandmothers wedding ring. NO. You will regreat selling the gun forever and it will be an issue in your marrage because it won't be the last thing you are forced to sell. Next is your soul.

March 24, 2013, 11:29 AM	#8
Doc_Holliday Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	Honestly its hard to say i have a choice. My first child is due near the end of the year, and stocking shelves at walmart isnt going to cut it for long. As a consolation, i made her promise not to interfere after i get my lower.

March 24, 2013, 11:42 AM	#10
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 751	If you are depressed regarding the sale of a rifle, only one thing will cheer you up: This. Report here.

March 24, 2013, 11:54 AM	#12
Doc_Holliday Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	I know. It's like missing your first car though, the others just aren't quite the same. And the mere utterance of the words Larue Tactical makes my debit card shrivel up in fear.

March 24, 2013, 11:56 AM	#13
Ruger480 Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2013 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 720	I feel your pain. I hope she doesn't hassle you too much when you go to replace it because there is ALWAYS going to be something she finds more important. Don't get too depressed over it though, you'll figure it out!

March 24, 2013, 11:59 AM	#14
Doc_Holliday Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	That's the beauty of the ar platform, i ca buy one spring and pin at a time and hope she doesn't notice!

March 24, 2013, 12:22 PM	#16
redhologram Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2013 Posts: 352	That just made me hurt for you to read. I'm sorry. The one thing I will never ask my fiance to do, no matter how dire the circumstances are, is sell any of his guns. (For that matter, I let him think for himself and use his own head. I prefer not to castrate him). I might would have waited on having the baby if finances are that tight. I know things aren't always planned but it's the times when you can't afford them or don't need them when you need to double up on precautions. They only start costing more. Regardless, I hope you can look forward to starting a new collection with your son or daughter and doing some builds together. That's where sentiments and memories can really be made. Good luck!

March 24, 2013, 01:21 PM	#17
rlc323 Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2013 Location: Forgottonia, Il Posts: 217	When you are first starting out you end up making some decisions like that. When my son was born 30+ years back I sold my motorcycle to pay the doctor bill. Looking back it was the smart thing to do, but it sure stung at the time. I did hang on to my trap gun but it did not get much use for the first few years of our marriage.

March 24, 2013, 06:09 PM	#18
pathdoc Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2013 Posts: 669	I had to get rid of three at once, albeit for different reasons. Know how you feel.

March 24, 2013, 07:00 PM	#20
Grizz12 Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2012 Posts: 527	I had a GF ask why I had so many guns, then I took her out shooting and she is hooked

March 24, 2013, 09:37 PM	#21
MagnumWill Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Location: Central Colorado Posts: 1,001	It could be worse - you could have sold it in October of last year... __________________ Those who hammer their swords into plow shares will plow for those who didn't...

March 24, 2013, 10:03 PM	#22
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	I sold a very carefully accumulated collection due to a divorce. That was in 1990. It's just metal and wood. We have priorities and it sounds like you have yours. Transportation is essential. Trust me. You'll get another just like it, and then some.

March 24, 2013, 10:07 PM	#23
breakingcontact Junior member Join Date: October 25, 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 736	Sounds like you sold it for good reasons. Now get your transportation and finances in order and buy an Arsenal AK. Always forward.

March 24, 2013, 10:19 PM	#24
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I have committed to a sale and then have second thoughts. But my word is my bond. Time passes and I know that I made the correct decision. I suspect you will feel the same way especially when a year from now you may be able to buy one for less than you sold it for today.

March 24, 2013, 11:13 PM	#25
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	Several others have commented about your priorities. You made a decision to do what was best for your family. Good for you. Remember, the family always comes first. If you are trying to get a better job, that is something that will benefit both you and your family for the rest of your life. A gun, even your first one, can always be replaced. Remember, "This is my gun. There are many others like it, but this one is mine." Translated " The one you own is yours, but there may be many others just like it." When the time is right, and your finances are better, you will replace it. Always think long-term and you won't go wrong.