I've never been able to come across a Newton that wasn't completely dinked up by people rebluing, modifying, cutting on, and just generally abusing the utter living heck out of. Every time I come across one I want it, and just can't pull the trigger on an example that is so far from what the gun originally was.

I've never managed to afford a H&H Double Rifle, although I have had a few in hand that I could have maybe found a way to own through some trading. I regret not doing that.

I've always desired a Borchardt C93, had a few in hand, never that I could afford. Same goes for a Webley-Fosbery. Same for a Korth revolver (of any type). I really wanted to buy Elmer Keith's Triple Lock pair and his No. 5 when they came up for auction, but had to settle for his 1911.

But really, I can't complain. I've owned more guns that were stranger or more rare then I ever would have dreamed of owning at one time.


I was fortunate enough to get a Rigby, nice Oberndorf A/N barreled action, with a stock that was made for a guy with my same dimensions. It comes up like a custom stocked shotgun. I think it's from around 1910, I need to letter it still. I'm hardly a rifle guy at all, yet this continues to be a prized possession.

I have handled another 4 since. None of them were "right".

I'd suggest that it's worth trading a lot of lesser guns to get into a Ribgy, but only if it fits you. Buying one online is something I would avoid. When one of these fits you it's just heaven, and worth parting with a lot of a collection to possess.

I want a BFR, well actually I want about 6 BFRs but not enough money and I can’t decide which I would choose if I could only have one.

I shot a 45-70 and loved it. I would probably already have a 500 JRH if brass was available.

I also want a win 94 XTR 375. The ones I’ve seen for sale were $1000 or more. Another gun I can’t justify

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A Thompson sub fully auto. Shot them while in the U.S. Navy but now
they have exceeded my funds for such purchases. Also goes against my
not having any paperwork on any guns I might have.
I also wouldn't mind to have a rifle in 45-70 cal. Just haven't come across
one in decent shape for the money.

Luger Carbine
Thompson M-1928

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Salome, AZ

One on my list that I have never acquired is a Mannlicher-Schoenuer 1903 6.5 carbine. Maybe some day.

I've always wanted a Winchester 52 Sporter however real nice ones are in the $4500 and up range . Way more than I would be willing to spend.

Colt Peacemaker
GM made M1 Carbine

THIS. It was thanks to a Gun Digest article about the mannlicher-schouner and the 6.5s prowess in Africa that made me love anything 6.5.

As a lefty, I'll never find (I don't think?) an original in LH, but would probably buy an original if i ever got the chance.

One day I'll make a custom LH Mannlicher type rifle in 6.5 swede.

Oh:
Colt 2.5" royal blue python
Colt SF-VI
Merkel 47
Krieghoff KS5
Ruger No. 1 International in 7x57
Krieghoff K32
Remington 788 LH in 6mm
Remington XP-100 and XP-100R
Browning BLR takedown in a big caliber
Marlin 1894 .41 Mag

H&K MP-5 with the sliding collapsible stock

18" cut down over and under. 12 or 20 gauge, w/ ejectors

Something I always wanted as a kid in the 50’s was a Thompson 1928, I know that was a dream never to become realized.
So the one I really want is the next one I buy.

A Ruger No. 1 Tropical in .458 Winchester Magnum. I have no practical use for one, I've just always wanted one. It seems I was never at the right place at the right time.

Now, I find that the older I get, the more sensitive to recoil I get. It would be loaded down to about a .45-70, and the chance of me getting one at this point is pretty slim.

A Famars "Castore" SxS shotgun. Wanted one since I was a kid, never had the dinero.

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Finnish M28.

1. M-1 Carbine Paratrooper model with the folding stock.

Have seen modern repros but the test reports on all of them seem to come up short. Did once have a Plainfield, but the M-3 Grease Gun-style stock turned me off and the gun was not reliable. Love the look of the original folder, even with its shortcomings.

2. S&W Model 21 4" bbl (or pre-21), but at a $ I can live with. So few were made; they're expensive.

Another Forum member contacted me in March that he had a mint pre-21 in box, etc. that he was bringing to a show. I passed on it, foolishly never asking the $. Gotta believe something like that would run at least 5 grand. Maybe I'll PM him, see what's shaking.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Pre-'64 Winchester Model 70 African

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Let's be careful out there

Chalk me up as another that has always lusted for a full-auto Thompson 1921 or 1928. Sadly, it appears that they are way out of reach financially for me. This 1927A5 is the closest I can come, and this one is a bit hard to find and getting pricey itself.

John

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- Cogito, ergo armatus sum -

9mm Luger has always been on my wishlist.

Lady's Home Companion.

Growing up in the 80s, I lusted after a lot of guns of the time, but the easiest one to get, the Mini-14, is just one I haven't bought. Once I got into flat top ARs post-active duty, there wasn't a need.

I'd buy one in .350 Legend though, just for kicks.

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Psalm 27:2

I have a pretty extensive Milsurp collection, rilfes, pistols etc..no full auto.



The silliest one for me is the HK USP compact 45 caliber. I rented one and shot it at the range in 1999! and I fell in love with that gun. If felt like I could not miss. I know, they are easy to get.



it just seems like when I find them at a shop , I don't have the cash. When I have the cash, I 'm looking at collectables.


Maybe I dont love them as much as I think?

I always wanted a Colt Python but most of my income went to a wife & two kids (no regrets) on a cop’s salary. I could afford it today but still can’t justify that kind of money.

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LEO (Ret.)

A Webley-Fosbery. I've never seen one in person and the prices that are asked are way out of my budget.

I bought a Python brand new in 1972. Always one of my very favorites, but never had much interest in buying any other Colts, until I bought a nice 1917 a few years ago. The bug then bit me. Since then a model 357, two Officers Model Special, 4th issue (in 22lr and 38 Special), and an Army Special. Two of my grail guns are Shooting Masters in 45acp and 357 magnum. They are rare birds, but the hunt is fun. My preference for S&W has not waned, but the Colts are an interesting diversion.

A Colt Bisley or a Winchester 1895.
Regards,
turnerriver

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I always wanted an original Henry but I will never have the funds for one. Also a Colt Python and a FN-FAL

KELLY

Sharps buffalo gun. Caliber not important. Just something big.
The only replicas that scratch the itch cost multiple thousands of dollars and as I am fond of saying, “costs exceed my interest level now”.

Thompson 1921AC Submachine Gun. Sadly, it's too expensive, and I'm not willing to settle for one of the modern non-NFA reproduction pieces.

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Shooting Comfort is bilateral.

Add me to the list of Thompson gun fans. I’ve wanted a Thompson since I was six years old. Last year I got to fire several Thompson’s, and now I want one more than ever. My preference would be for a 1928 Thompson, but I’m willing to settle for a M1A1 or any other example if someone wants to give one away. Unfortunately I don’t see me being able to afford one, unless I win the lottery.

I credit my interest in the Thompson gun to three things: watching endless WWII movies as a kid, the toy Tommy gun my grandfather bought me, and listening to Irish rebel songs.

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Wheel guns are real guns.

H&H double in .577 Nitro Express. Would also settle for a Lancaster .577.

S&W .44spl 3rd model 4” and an HK MP5SD. I’ve shot each but won’t ever have enough disposable funds for either the rest of my life short of winning the lottery LOL.

Savage 99 and or Winchester 88 in 358 Win.

And of course, a BAR

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213th FBINA

I'm with S&W Fan on the H&K MP5SD. I've had one issued to me and qualified with it one upon a long time ago. What a sweet shooter!!!! Way out of my price range as a retired LEO.

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SWCA 3417 HF 642 NRA-TC

The handgun that I always wanted was a Luger. Preferably one that served in both World Wars. Almost had one when I had a change of fortune and had to let it go. Wanted the S&W billboard 1911, but have other 1911's now that I just found first and filled the slot. Hunted for a decent Israeli Mauser, but everything that I saw looked like driftwood. Always wanted an M-1 Garand, but decided that I would really prefer an M1-A with magazines instead of the wire clips. A 9 mm Mauser C-9 would be "cool to have" because they are iconic like the Mauser, but again, so many nice guns, so little money and time. I have enough rifles, until I win the lottery or get more gift certificates.

I have AR-15s, had a Garand (gun club loaner) and HK-Cetme clone, owned an Auto Ordnance Thompson (1973 manufactured semi-auto). I have encountered more "good deals" on handguns than any one person is entitled to find. The 'practical list' is finished, 'I think I want an xxxx' is non-existent.

I'm a frugal reloader that doesn't care to scour a football field to find my brass. The Garand kept brass on the range, and the HK-Cetme kept it in the county. The new production BAR is 20 pounds of pure cool, pricey, and I hate searching for brass.
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Shot guns are a waste of money for me, I can't hit anything with one. Not even the cly pigeon laying on the dirt berm at 25 yards. I have too many handguns to buy another one, and not enough money to go looking for the next one.

I have arrived at the terrible point in time, "Shoot what you already own."

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S&WHF 366

I have quelled my unfulfilled full auto desires with bb guns...
all by Umarex... made of metal, fake wood and full auto..
C96 Mauser broomhandle.. MP40 "Schmeiser"...
and a shiny new Thompson sitting under the Christmas tree

and no... I won't shoot my eye out..

4th Model .44 Special Target 5 inch, Triple Lock 4 inch, a Boss O/U, and an original takedown Mauser by Daniel M. Fraser.

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SWHF #691

Original Polish Eagle VIS35 9mm pistol ( 1935-1938 ). Prior to Nazi take-over of the plant at Radom.

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John

Winchester Model 1876, any configuration, any caliber.

A semi-custom 1911 (Les Baer/Ed Brown/Nighthawk/Wilson Combat.) I almost pulled the trigger on one 15 years ago, but something else had a higher priority on the funding list. Current prices are out of my reach. My wife took care of my other wishes (Remington 1100, Browning BAR in 30-06, Smith & Wesson Model 29, and Smith & Wesson Model 41.)

A Smith & Wesson Model 4054 LNIB. Only 154 made and hard to find in pristine condition with original box, papers, and tools.

USFA Pre-War in 44-40.

When I was a young fellow, and a member of a deer hunting club (shotguns, buckshot, and hounds) I wanted a Browning A5, but never got one. I told myself I didn't really like them...they were no better than my Sears pump gun, or my later Remington 1100, and that was probably right. That Sears pump gun, especially shoot buckshot just fine, and put more than a few deer on the ground.

But I never got an A5. I doubt I ever will now. I haven't hunted in years and if I ever do get a chance again, the old Sears Pump is still in the safe.

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John 3:16 .

I had a chance to shot an authentic MP-40 at a range in NW years ago. I’ve wanted one ever since.

Like Erich a H&K PSP.

I can't think of anything that I really wanted that I didn't buy at one time or another. Often though after getting it, I found out it wasn't all I thought it was so sold it.

I can't believe am the only one to mention a 9mm Browning Hi-Power. Also a Marlin 39A.

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S&W Armorer
Lost in the 50s

"What gun have you always wanted but never got for what ever
reason?"

Colt New Frontier (adjustable rear sight SAA) in 44 S&W
Special, 5-1/2" Barrel.

Over the years I had a chance at three brand new in the box, but,
each had craftsmanship problems I couldn't have lived with.

Very close behind; Marlin 1895 SBL (Jarassic Park) Govt 45-70,
Lever Action Rifle.

The Best to all of You.

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SD social distanc'n since 1889

H&K USP Compact chambered in .357 SIG.

I would have to say a war time Luger, and or a 940 pocket rocket the PC 356TSW gun or 640 comp.. never had a J frame and would at least like to experience one

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This is the way....

1941 Johnson rifle- they’ve never been cheap but the times I was going to buy one I could never find one that wasn’t sporterized or in rough shape. Now they’re all insane pricewise.

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