Snappingtwig, I think you and papajohn are correct. I am 35 and started with tactical stuff (handguns during the AWB and rifles after it finally expired). I gradually got interested in the classics going through bolt guns and 1911-style handguns to revolvers. They just have a certain "something" lacked by plastic.

As far as leverguns, I was in a LGS on Wednesday admiring a pre-64 Winchester 94 and a Marlin Guide Gun. There is just something about the classics...

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