Finding a NIB 59 would be a thrill for me. I'm not really a collector but when I do happen upon a NIB or ANIB gun I usually put it away without firing.

I will be facing this dilemma very soon when i pick up my unfired (post factory), in box 4566. Like KYgirl's 59, the 4566 was bought new by a collector and kept unfired for the past 20 years. It doesn't have the same panache as a 39 or 59, but where are you going to find another one in like condition? Yesterday I had made up my mind to shoot it. Today I'm leaning toward putting it in the safe. Tomorrow? Who knows? Also, I have numerous other 45s to shoot including a 4516-2 and a 4506.