I know what you mean. I think I own almost as many "very nice" Colts as I do Smiths, and overall the Colts are probably in better condition, but I'm not a Colt guy. I own several big bore Ruger Bisleys but I'm not a Ruger guy (Ruger Bisley guy, maybe).
I think I'll have my headstone read:
"Here Lies a Smith & Wesson, Damascus Hammergun & Old Mauser Carbine Guy, Who Finally Let His Powder Get Wet".

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