There is no doubt that more exist. Just hiding behind a wall, mantle, attic, basement, etc.

However, the number must be small. Referring to military records its absolutely amazing how many guns were lost, stolen, gambled off, dropped in a privy, fallen out of a pocket, off horseback, a buggy ride loss, etc.

Records account for as much as 60% loss over time. The earlier the time period the higher the loss rate due to the difficulty to simply stay alive back then.

Possibilities are endless but they mostly represent loss, not survival.


Murph