How it all started

Neversink n Klapperthal · #1 05-08-2020, 10:56 AM

in 1967 my older brother bought a new 6 1/2 inch Model 29,which he still has. I loved guns. I had to have one too. But of course,they were practically unobtainable. In 1974 I bought a Model 19,followed by a Model 57. I didnt even see a Model 29 till 1982,an 8 3/8.4 screw with cokes,for $310. I bought it. I was happy.I was hooked. My collection of Model 29s grew. But,as fate would have it,my wife needed money. She was broke,and I was sympathetic. I sold my 29 collection.I thought I would never own another. This was in 2005. Not one to let bygones be bygones, I got bitten again. I had to have more 29s. My collection grew,and my bank account shrank. I think I have one of the biggest collections of 29s in my state. I`m trying to stop. I`m addicted,you see. I have 2 or 3 that I shoot. Many are unfired since factory,including a 1956 black box gun. I need to stay off the gun auction sites. I need to geld myself,so to speak... Good day to all,and thanks for reading. God bless

rbmac52 · #2 05-08-2020, 11:01 AM

Pictures would be nice!

75Vette · #3 05-08-2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Neversink n Klapperthal

in 1967 my older brother bought a new 6 1/2 inch Model 29,which he still has. I loved guns. I had to have one too. But of course,they were practically unobtainable. In 1974 I bought a Model 19,followed by a Model 57. I didnt even see a Model 29 till 1982,an 8 3/8.4 screw with cokes,for $310. I bought it. I was happy.I was hooked. My collection of Model 29s grew. But,as fate would have it,my wife needed money. She was broke,and I was sympathetic. I sold my 29 collection.I thought I would never own another. This was in 2005. Not one to let bygones be bygones, I got bitten again. I had to have more 29s. My collection grew,and my bank account shrank. I think I have one of the biggest collections of 29s in my state. I`m trying to stop. I`m addicted,you see. I have 2 or 3 that I shoot. Many are unfired since factory,including a 1956 black box gun. I need to stay off the gun auction sites. I need to geld myself,so to speak... Good day to all,and thanks for reading. God bless

I can sympathize, what's your head count up to? I'm at 28...

Good thing I ain't married.

rubiranch · #4 05-08-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 75Vette

Good thing I ain't married.

Me too!!

rubiranch · #5 05-08-2020, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Neversink n Klapperthal

in 1967 my older brother bought a new 6 1/2 inch Model 29,which he still has. I loved guns. I had to have one too. But of course,they were practically unobtainable. In 1974 I bought a Model 19,followed by a Model 57. I didnt even see a Model 29 till 1982,an 8 3/8.4 screw with cokes,for $310. I bought it. I was happy.I was hooked. My collection of Model 29s grew. But,as fate would have it,my wife needed money. She was broke,and I was sympathetic. I sold my 29 collection.I thought I would never own another. This was in 2005. Not one to let bygones be bygones, I got bitten again. I had to have more 29s. My collection grew,and my bank account shrank. I think I have one of the biggest collections of 29s in my state. I`m trying to stop. I`m addicted,you see. I have 2 or 3 that I shoot. Many are unfired since factory,including a 1956 black box gun. I need to stay off the gun auction sites. I need to geld myself,so to speak... Good day to all,and thanks for reading. God bless

Thanks for the story Neversink.

I only own one M-29, a 6 1/2" M-29-2 shipped Jan 14, 1964.
I haven't even shot it yet.

But I will.

Neversink n Klapperthal · #6 05-08-2020, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rubiranch

Thanks for the story Neversink.

I only own one M-29, a 6 1/2" M-29-2 shipped Jan 14, 1964.
I haven't even shot it yet.

But I will.

I`m in love.

mod34 · #7 05-08-2020, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rubiranch

Me too!!

For the record, marry the right woman and it doesn't have to be one or the other! I have an outstanding collection (of guns) that keeps growing...…...and a truly wonderful wife/life partner as well!

…..and, in the name of equity, I would also add: she better have married the right guy as well!

rubiranch · #8 05-08-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Neversink n Klapperthal

I`m in love.

I kind of like it too.

rubiranch · #9 05-08-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mod34

For the record, marry the right woman and it doesn't have to be one or the other! I have an outstanding collection (of guns) that keeps growing...…...and a truly wonderful wife/life partner as well!

…..and, in the name of equity, I would also add: she better have married the right guy as well!

I didn't so I'm happy now.

NMPinNYC · #10 05-08-2020, 09:37 PM

A birth year gun for me... LMK if you would consider passing it to me for an appropriate sum!

S&WIowegan · #11 05-08-2020, 10:31 PM

Speaking of in love....is your wife still broke?