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February 20, 2013, 08:00 AM | #51 |
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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.
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February 20, 2013, 08:10 AM | #52 |
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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
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February 20, 2013, 10:02 AM | #53 |
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Pick 2-3 "halo" guns from each major manufacturer, then go into the weird stuff
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February 20, 2013, 11:35 AM | #54 | |
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Does this mean the 1911 is German?
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February 20, 2013, 11:49 AM | #55 |
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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.
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February 20, 2013, 12:52 PM | #56 |
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Luger the Sopia Loren of the gun world!
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February 21, 2013, 09:21 PM | #57 | |
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Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well... |
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February 22, 2013, 01:20 AM | #58 |
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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!
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February 22, 2013, 01:36 AM | #59 |
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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- |
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C-96 Broomhandle Mauser.
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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 |
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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. |
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February 22, 2013, 11:10 AM | #63 |
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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. |
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