Safe Queens

[hoz53]

If you're not using, sell, unless something you intend to pass down or on. I regret selling my Colt Python and Diamondback collection at times, but they were never going to be shot, and I have no heirs so to speak. I do wish I had kept a hunting rifle, but don't hunt, lol

I have one Python and one Diamondback. Im not selling them now but I can and do shoot them. I dont forget for one second Im fortunate to be able to get out.

 

[hoz53]

Thinking real seriously of being buried with my pre-64 model 70 in 250-3000 savage. It took me forever to find one in good honest shape at a reasonable price for this workingman's budget! I use it most years to shoot a deer here in Pennsylvania. I dread the thought of it becoming a safe queen or end up in the hands of somebody that does not appreciate it or does not know what they have.

I sure understand you feelings on this. Im sure youre not the only one.

 

[hoz53]

I traded a 64 Sporter (1422) for a tape deck and the satisfaction of a poker debt during my college years. This was to a friend who later thought it was very funny. He refused to sell it back to me and willed it to my son. I eventually got it back. Good trades make sense. If you are getting crap in return for a fine rifle, you should hang on to it .

Agreed there if I have to give them away I will keep them.

 

[hoz53]

Selling seems harder than buying or building, I've noticed. And when I think of who might like what when I kick the bucket, I come up with a pretty short list. I have a few I haven't shot in years, and the ones I do shoot, I rotate through and develop new loads for, just to keep it interesting.

My goal, would be to only have enough to fit in the safe, with room left over. Maybe 5 or 6. That said, I could stand to sell about a dozen..... and, I have good intentions of thinning some out this year.

Selling is definately harder than buying for me. I have 2 safes mabie I could get that down to one but I doubt it

 

[hoz53]

Adopt me and problem solved.

Aw sarge dont you know if youre old enough to own a gun you cant get adopted anymore.

 

[hoz53]

I have pondered for some time on this very same subject and I have come to a decision there are those that over the years I have bought shot some then they went into the safes to never be handled only to wipe them down so with that I have been down sizing as I have no one to pass them too and my wife would probably listen to some shyster and give them away At 80 I hunt Deer some but I mainly target shoot so with the money I make from the sales I have bought really good guns but still have 2 safes full of rifles etc. Selling guns on the internet is a pain in the A#@ and shipping any more is also a pain and has become expensive It's hard to sell guns even if the price is right even then most want the for less I can't blame them for that so I have a sporting goods dealer who only charges over what I say I want for them what ever price he puts on them is fine with me as I am getting what I want as is he, That way no shipping no insurance and he handles all the paper work I should have found him long ago I lost my A@! on a lot I sold but that's life. I would take my favorite with me but I don't think those ovens are hot enough to melt the metal LOL Good Luck to all what ever you do with them because when we crap out nothing will be worth anything My one finger is tired

I think I am in the same boat as you as far as the ovens Much wisdom in your post--Thanks and Take care.

 

[hoz53]

I have sold very few guns and now regret all but two. Do I shoot everything in my safe? Nah. Some weapons haven't seen light of day for over a decade. Simply owning a particular piece gives me pleasure. Each one has a story if not a purpose.

If thats what you like I say more power to you

 

[hoz53]

I have modest collection of milsurps that I don't take out often but would never sell.

Over the years I have sold one rifle and regretted it, so nope.. not selling any of mine. When I'm gone the family is welcome to pick through them, keep what they want and sell the rest (although I'll insist a couple of the milsurps stay in the family).

Family helps I certainly would try to pass some down if I had one(family)

 

[hoz53]

In the last year I have sold several that I never shot , some weren't even scoped . I kept the family guns of course and used the money to build two full customs with nice scopes. After shooting the customs quiet a bit my only regret is wondering why I didn't do this sooner.

Sounds like you did the right thing for you thats great

 

[hoz53]

I absolutely love pre 64 model 70's. I now do not own a single one. I have 2 full custom synthetic stocked hunting rifles. I wish that I could afford a fleet of guns that I appreciated and thought were worthy of collecting. I am lucky to have the ability to buy a few of the finest performing hunting rifles available. A full custom hunting rifle and scope can cost 6 grand or better. Despite my appreciation for vintage firearms, i have to make an economic choice between performance and long term value. My fancy, synthetic, rifles will be effectively worthless in 10-20 years. I may be worthless in 20 years. If I was hoping to buy guns with likely appreciation value, I would restrict my ability to own the cutting edge custom rifles. All this said, I am haunted by the desire to own a "mint" Winchester 52c 22lr Sporter.

A win 52 was the first rifle I ever shot. Brings back memories. If you really want one better go for it.

 

[hogpatrol]

From my perspective on passing things on after I go to the woods, my grandfather had the best will, auction everything off and split the proceeds. If anyone wanted it, they had to bid on it. Amongst the five siblings there were no fights, no bickering, and no long term festering disagreements over who got what. Others may have different situations but this worked for them.

 

[Riesel]

I was perusing through this thread and was amazed at how long it had become in such a short time. The feelings for those firearms run the gamut with most being pretty attached to them. If "Big Brother" is reading this they may call upon you to arm the citizens to battle who knows..................zombies........................ISIS. I keep plenty of ammo for my "ladies in waiting".

 

[ourway77]

Not selling my AR's and all the clips Just in case. Still believe in God, Country, Ford and Mom Apple pie

 

[johnfred1965]

So, I don't sell many anymore. My CMP M1 Garand doesn't get shot much, but I really enjoy breaking it down, cleaning, and re-assembling.

"Leonard talks to his rifle"..."I think Leonard is a section 8" (Full Metal Jacket)

 

[johnfred1965]

When life is fat and happy, guns in the safe mean a lot. When life gets bitter and hard, they become $. Then life gets fat and happy, and then you realize you sold such and such and the bitter comes..

They may become dollars, but all the ones I have had to sell in the last few years of hard times, still takes something out of me. I'm going to hold on to every one I can. If they don't get handed down, they will go to a club or scout troop, if allowed in this day and age.

 

[Milo 2.0]

Lot's of differing thoughts, all good, lol. I myself have a hard time getting attached to an inanimate object unless it was a gift, there's always something better or more practical. I do have an Ed Brown pistol that I NEEDED my initials engraved on the slide, and a Lawton 7500 that uses my name as the serial number that I will most likely die with(vain). Everything would be for sale if a situation presented itself.

 

[hoz53]

From my perspective on passing things on after I go to the woods, my grandfather had the best will, auction everything off and split the proceeds. If anyone wanted it, they had to bid on it. Amongst the five siblings there were no fights, no bickering, and no long term festering disagreements over who got what. Others may have different situations but this worked for them.

That's a good idea I hadn't thought of. In my family my parents have nothing to leave me and my sister and I have no children so we don't have to deal with that. Is that good or bad I don't know.

 

[hoz53]

Not selling my AR's and all the clips Just in case. Still believe in God, Country, Ford and Mom Apple pie

I'm with you my ARs aren't going anywhere.

 

[hoz53]

"Leonard talks to his rifle"..."I think Leonard is a section 8" (Full Metal Jacket)

So there are alot of Leonard's around here?

 

[hoz53]

They may become dollars, but all the ones I have had to sell in the last few years of hard times, still takes something out of me. I'm going to hold on to every one I can. If they don't get handed down, they will go to a club or scout troop, if allowed in this day and age.

Sorry to hear you have had to sell them. I hope you can keep what you have now. Good ideas for me on who I might hand some down to. Thanks