To my horror I discovered that one of my guns from the 1950's has become a safe queen.

About 98% and I simply don't get around to shooting it.

What would you do?
(I am NOT looking for offers)

Sell it because the market is hot.

Keep it because the market is cold.

Hang on to the safe queen because they just don't make 'em like this anymore.

Sell it because who needs a safe queen.

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Depends on what it is.

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War Eagle! '10 BCS & '13 SEC

Care to share the model with us?

Put men's clothes back on it?

What is it

^^ This ^^

Let's keep it generic.

A comparable S&W would be a 1955 357 Magnum

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Generic guns are replaceable. If you have a connection to it, keep it. No idea what the market is without being specific. Obviously a registered magnum will always have a strong market. A basic Model 28? Maybe not

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Based on the user's criteria of safe queen and knowledge or lack of knowledge of item or items in said criteria belonging to the user the discovery of such and the determination of its usefulness shall be determined buy the user of said item without the judgement, benefit, cooperation, aid, advisement, or persuasion of other representatives in this or comparative field based on the user's own terminology

If you need the money sell it, if not put it back in the safe.

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Jorge

The topic of this thread should be Drama Queen

You don't get around to shooting it? Sell the blasted thing!

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Quando omni flunkus moritati.

I can keep it in my safe for another 50 years and free up some of your space...

Obviously, you're talking about a Python. Myself, I'd sell it if I could get near top dollar for it. I'm not sentimentally attached to Pythons, although I do like Colts. But if you can't use it, what good is it? I say this from a POV of having enough guns, or maybe even one or two too many. Folks who have only, say, a dozen guns, might view your situation differently.

If you think you'll ever use it or want it, keep it. It will be a lot harder to replace than the money you'll get for it.

Aloha,

My FFL And my Wife Insisted I do an inventory.

I found that I own 2 Winchester 94s in 45 (long) Colt.

A Winchester Big Bore in 375 Win.

Also a M-28 4" buried in the back.

Don't ask about the M57s and 58s, I like 41 magnums.

And then there are the Berettas.....

FWIW, I'd keep it. It costs you nothing but safe space, and you can always go shoot it sometime. If not, someone will provide a good home for it.

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50 Years of DSOTM

I'm betting it's a Colt 3 5 7.
I want it.

Exectly! Just say you have a Python. No big deal. My answer would still be the same. If it's not used it's sold

Gasp, a first year Colt Python perhaps?

Sell it and other firearms you have that you do not shoot and give the money to your wife to spend on jewelry and shoes.

(yours welcome)

theres probably 10 different answers and every one is right

Huh? Is that Engish? Or lawyer?

That was me replying to the above quote. Vague question, vague answer. If you don't want to say what you have then why ask? Hey guys I have a Chevy what's it worth!

More like I have a car, lets say it's a Chevy, should I sell it. LOL!

If you need the money, sell it, if you think you will want it someday don't sell it(unless you really need the money).

I have a hard time selling because I always regret it eventually, plus I worry my kids might want/need it.

Not helpful . . .

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Wisdom comes thru fear . . .

I'll buy it. What is it?

Have you ever written Terms Of Use agreements for a living? Computer warranties, perhaps? You have the gift.

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Oh well, what the hell.

Who's on first?

What's on second?

You kept the same safe for 65 years?

Put it back in the safe. In a few more years you will discover it again and can go through the dilemma all over again.

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I went to my Uncles 75th birthday party yesterday, one of the guests was his long time gun trading buddy, now 98 years old, still in good health, spry and going to gun shows, buying and collecting....

He said his children were on him to sell some guns, "you're not getting younger, Dad"... His children have to be in their 70's.....

Instead of selling guns, he said he has bought 26 guns this year alone, and it's only July.....

So, buy and keep what you want, sell what you want. They only get more valuable.

Why won't you tell us what it is? This discussion cannot be "kept generic" because even within the model series, guns can change a lot.

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Freedom isn't free.

I am thinking of a number between one and one trillion. Ready? Go! ;-)

No pictures of the Queen?

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Life is short,live it fully.

Put her back!!

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Still Running Against the Wind

You ask a question....then go cheap on more info.....OK....after reading all the PLEASE tells!! I've lost interest! Do whatever!!
Jim

I just love these karma threads, put my name in!!!

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James Redfield
LM #497

Well, well, at first I thought 3-5-7 since it a '55 model. Even though a pre model 28 is similar it is not enough different.

So I think it is a Harrington & Richardson top break in 32 cal rimfire. I just upped my offer to $21.19, if it is 98% and you have lots of ammo that will be included.

J.C.Higgins?

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NEVER GIVE UP YOUR GUN

It's not eating anything in the back of the safe.
If you need some cash freed up then sell, if not
put it back in there for a surprise at a later date.


Chuck

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They hold no Quarter

Do the FFL and your wife............... spend a lot of time together????????????????????

As long as it wasn't a Muskie from that Canada trip...

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SOS USA

Thank the veteran in your family with it.

'To my horror I discovered that one of my guns from the 1950's has become a safe queen.

About 98% and I simply don't get around to shooting it."

Look, it is not the fault of all of us here on the forum that you have permitted this valuable and close friend of your to turn into a safe queen and be lost in the back of the safe. It is your duty as a true American and a honored member of the S&W forum to release this firearm from the back of the safe and transport her a minimum of once a month, with you. to the range and use at least 50 rounds of ammo, all preciously aimed at a target down range, fire this weapon. In time, rehabilitation from lost safe queen to valuable and respected friend can be accomplished. You must have dedication to this cause and only after several of these range trips will you come to the realization that your horror of discovering a safe queen has actually turned into a rewarding experience for you and that you have released the true purpose in life to this thing you posses. And after this rehabilitation, please do not put it back into the deep dark remote recesses of the safe.

Would that really work?
Peace,
gordon

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better have that checked

If it were me, I would ask myself, "Do I still like this gun?"

If the answer is "No", then I would put it up for sale at current retail value.

If the answer is, "Yes", then I would hang on to it and enjoy it.

7

Am I right?

and we still don't know

Back in the days when I was raising a family, I had to usually sell or trade a gun to get a different gun I had the hots for. Whatever the shooting game at the time. I traded a Hi Standard Military gold trigger 7 1/4 fluted barrel for something after I stopped shooting bullseye. Guess what, several years later I started shooting bullseye again. No .22. The Hi Standard that replaced it was the citation, silver trigger. Still shot as well, but not the same.
Or the first year Combat Magnum that went for ....what? No idea.

In other words, I don' think I ever sold or traded a gun I didn't want back sometime later. I no longer make that mistake.

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