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12-02-2010, 02:46 PM
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"Drones" in the Collection?
How many of you have non functioning handguns in your "collection"? I'm trying to collect representative examples of as many of the Safety Hammerless models as I can. And I find that I've currently got two that need internal parts and work to get them to a "shootable" state. I'm not sure I want to spend the money to repair them at this time. And since I can still admire and handle them without firing them, I hang on to them until I can "upgrade". They do "fill out" some gaps in a meager collection. So what do you think? Would you, for instance, buy a non functioning revolver in order to add a type/model to your collection that you "need"? I'm thinking that there are probably quite a few examples of certain types in museums displayed, but "broken", in order to fill out a "series". And I'm sure there are those who feel a non functioning firearm is rather "worthless". Maybe this would be better in some kind of a "poll".
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12-02-2010, 02:59 PM
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If you dont want to shoot them, why not? Especialy if you cant find affordable working ones.
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12-02-2010, 03:22 PM
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Well, I've got a 1st. Model American in .44 American that is a "relic," does that count?
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12-02-2010, 06:58 PM
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I got`s one of them too!
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12-02-2010, 07:09 PM
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You obviously enjoy owning them. You can always repair or trade them later if you choose. Sounds like it's all good to me.
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12-02-2010, 08:11 PM
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I have an old pinfire revolver that according to my father-in-law his father brought over from Sweden about 1905. I don't think it is of Swedish manufacture, more likely Belgian. It is functional, but I don't think I would try to fire it, even if I could find the ammunition. It looks to be about 8mm or so.
I have others that I never seem to get around to shooting, although there is no reason not to.
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12-02-2010, 08:31 PM
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What you call "drones" are what I call "Someday" or "Cold Winter Night"-or "Snowed in Weekend" projects.
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12-02-2010, 10:16 PM
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Bought a Colt SAA .45 movie prop gun.
I'll tell you this..............you can't tell it from the real thing unless you get real close.
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12-02-2010, 10:52 PM
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FWIW,
This could be a real long term project, to bring your guns back to life.
I can think of no better task than to let those old warriors roar again.
Take your time, locate a competent smith, map out your plan, and make it happen.
I am a firm believer that the joy is in the quest.
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