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June 20, 2018, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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To shoot or not to shoot rifle
Hello everyone, I’ve been reading the forum here for awhile and have finally decided to create an account and make a post because I have a question for you all.
When I was 12, I won a Henry Goldenboy in .22LR through a raffle. My dad suggested that I don’t shoot it so that someday it would be worth lots of money. Now it’s about 13 years later and I would kind of like to shoot it. So, is there any truth to that? Are unfired guns worth that much more? Or should I just take it out and shoot it? |
June 20, 2018, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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I'm of the opinion that if you have a rifle that you want to shoot, then shoot it and enjoy it. The value will be in its unmodified condition so as long as you dont modify it you'll retain most of its value. I recently found an unmodified pre 64 Winchester model 94 in pristine condition. First thing I did after cleaning it was to shoot it. It had been shot before and almost any good rifle will have been shot during testing at the factory. I dont think anyone would expect it to have never been fired.
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Henry Golden Boy rifles are in production and have been for many years. So, IMO, collector value is nil, go and shoot it. Of course, if during your lifetime the rifle becomes a collector's sweetheart, you may feel kinda silly, but you'll feel better when you think of the fun you had. A friend of mine about 40 years ago had a 1962 Chevy Malibu Super Sport with a 409. It was sitting in the pasture behind his barn. He used to laugh when I asked him why he didn't fix it up. He said he'd had his fun with it, until the car became too much trouble to keep running, then it was no fun. So, go have your fun with it. In the mean time, they'll make more.
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June 20, 2018, 07:32 PM | #5 |
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It does not sound like a rare rifle. The collectors value is low. You can shoot it if you want.
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June 20, 2018, 07:39 PM | #6 |
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Dumb advice. It's a tool not a god.
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June 20, 2018, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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I enjoyed this quote, retold by an associate.
Elmer Kieth had received a new custom rifle, supposed to be a piece of art. His friend said to him" Isn't that rifle to pretty to shoot? Elmer was supposed to have said " Ever seen a girl to pretty to kiss?" I don't know if this is true or not, but I like it anyway. So, you decide to shoot it or not. |
June 20, 2018, 08:34 PM | #8 |
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As was said already.
Has been in production for years, and i don't forsee them stopping production any time soon. It's not like the 1860 Harpersferry that i bought years ago.
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June 20, 2018, 08:45 PM | #9 |
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There is no fun in staring at a gun. They are made to shoot. Shoot it.
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June 20, 2018, 09:10 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the input everyone. Next time I’m home I’ll take it out and try to channel my inner John Wayne!
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June 20, 2018, 09:16 PM | #11 |
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If you want an investment, put your money in Warren Buffett / Berkshire Hathaway or Jeff Bezos/ Amazon companies.
If you want fun, shoot the rifle. (This is not investment advice
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But a 2005 rifle is going to be 'run-of-the-mill' ... even if unfired. Shoot it, or sell it. Don't sit on it.
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June 21, 2018, 11:41 AM | #13 |
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A Henry Goldenboy in .22LR has no current collector value or interest. Maybe in 100 or so years though. Not 50.
"...sitting in the pasture behind his barn..." Rusting. Be worth some money if it had been cared for. There's a '72 Malibu SS on .autotrader.ca valued at $49,900Cdn.
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I buy my firearms for me to enjoy. I dont really care what its valued to someone in the future.
I care about the enjoyment I get out of it. I dont have any guns I dont shoot.
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June 23, 2018, 08:17 AM | #15 |
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I don't see a zinc framed rifle being collectible. Shoot it.
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Go for it !!!
"Every dog deserves one good bite."
As long as it's safe to do so, I shoot "most" everything I have owned, at least once. I have even shot commemoratives. I do have some museum pieces that I have never shot but some one else has … Go for it and; Be Safe !!!!
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As soon as a rifle leaves the gunshop it becomes used even if it is unused. So use it.
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Shoot the crap out of it and enjoy every minute!!! Life's too short to not enjoy the toys you own. I own a bunch of guns and fired everyone of them many times. Twenty-twos were made to enjoy shooting; so have fun!!!
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Add some character and memories
I think it's sad you've not enjoyed it for 13 years. It's not particularly rare or valuable and it has sentimental value. Use it as an occasional shooter and maybe one day you'll teach your kids to shoot with that gun and pass it down to one of them. You can't take it with you in your casket.
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Agree with others, unless it was a Henry from the 1800's, go shoot it. Read an article recently in one of the gun magazines of a writer (who I think posts here) testing a Henry Golden Boy, and putting somewhere in the neighborhood of 25,000+ rounds through it with no issues. Go shoot that thing and eventually hand it down to the next generation!
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Liberators weren't zinc. They're collector pieces because of the story that goes with 'em and relative rarity.
The Goldenboy's receiver cover is a cast, zinc based, AL alloy.
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Shoot it! It's a Henry Golden Boy, they're in current production and the Henry company isn't likely to go out of business very soon.
To be honest, it's not a particularly valuable firearm from a monetary-standpoint, so you might as well make some memories with your friends and family using it. That will be of far more value in the long run.
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These question's are always easy for me. I don't invest in rifles! I have one rifle, custom 1903 by Paul Jaeger they was appraised in 1993 at $7500! The stock was worn and needed refinish and the barrel was in bad shape due to primers. it's my elk rifle now. But how many 1903's attain that kind of value, it's been sporterized! Pre 64 Mod 70's command a good price but it is my opinion that they are no better than new mod 70's! That's not to say that people are wrong for spending that much on a used rifle if it's worth it to them.
Your little 22 in 40 years will be what ever you can get for it, no more and no less. Shoot might be worth almost as much as it cost new! I don't know a lot about investing but let's say it doubled it's new price in that 40 yrs, I think a good stock would be worth far more. I didn't use my 1903 much because first it came from a very close friend and second because it was worth so much. Well a couple years ago it became a cast bullet rifle and last year it became my elk rifle. I've refinished the stock so the value probably goes down but what do I care? I use the rifle. If it had been offered ne to buy, no way would I spend that much on a rifle but someone would have. Just have to wait to find that person. Use your rifle. Could be it will make memory's far more important than it's collector value! |
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