Posted these before. Twin 1954 357 Magnums. Just counted my Pre-29's. Four 6 1/2" and two 4". Go for it Model29-26.5
Collecting/accumulating… doubling up? Tripling up?
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OutAtTheEdge
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The primary focus of my collecting has always been diversity, with a focus on revolvers. I've always deliberately sought our new specimens with features that didn't exactly match any other guns I had. By virtue of this alone, I've never had any 2 that were exact duplicates of others in my collection. However, if an opportunity arose to purchase one at an extraordinarily good price, or a well-used shooter-grade gun, to save wear on a cleaner version of itself, I would certainly give it due consideration.
I bought a few Model 10's back when there were display cases of them for $125 a piece. (The 4" Model 13 was $150),I've since sold all but one, a Mounted Unit with jeweled action and lanyard.
I have a 'j' frame .38 and a 4" or 5" barrel .22LR revolver for every family member, not always the same maker for the .22's
Back when Walther P-1's (aluminum P-38's) were a bargain I thought about getting one for every family member, but I couldn't reconcile with the poor accuracy.
I have two Glock 20's ( Gen. 3, Gen. 4) [my wet weather woods gun]
I have two Colt LW Commanders ( one used {$600} that had been to Wilson for a complete treatment, it's the only gun I own that have to say is handsome) , and an all steel Remington Carry Commander
I have two 10mm 1911's
I have a 'j' frame .38 and a 4" or 5" barrel .22LR revolver for every family member, not always the same maker for the .22's
Back when Walther P-1's (aluminum P-38's) were a bargain I thought about getting one for every family member, but I couldn't reconcile with the poor accuracy.
I have two Glock 20's ( Gen. 3, Gen. 4) [my wet weather woods gun]
I have two Colt LW Commanders ( one used {$600} that had been to Wilson for a complete treatment, it's the only gun I own that have to say is handsome) , and an all steel Remington Carry Commander
I have two 10mm 1911's
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With me it's actually a bit of a different question-what do I NOT have multiples of across all makers in my collection?! So for example (17) versions of K-22/Mod 17s, (5) versions of K-38/Mod 14s, (21) versions of 1911, (10) different Winchester 94-22s and the lists go on! I def subscribe to the theory if I see it and I like it and I know it's a good deal and I could turn around and make $$ if I sold it tomorrow I'll buy it! Problem is in 45 years of collecting I never sell anything I only acquire!
Yeah, I got a few. Pair and a spare would be limited to 1911s and Ruger 10-22s. Pairs - two 24-3 4-inchers, Browning Hi-Powers, Ithaca 37 Deerslayers, maybe some others I'm not recalling.
Unnecessary? You're kidding, right?
3" 65 &66s
3913 NLs
3914s
Beretta 92 Centurions, and Compacts and single stack Ms
4" 19 & 66s
4"685 & 586
And some others including some CZ rifles........................ 452 rimfires and 527s in 5.56/ .223
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Guns I use and carry and others that were two cheap to leave behind
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Only pair of identical S&Ws I recall owning are 645s. Lucked into a bunch of magazines for these years ago when I “only” owned one 645 and a 745. So it just made sense to buy another fairly priced 645 it came up, since I already had plenty of mags you know. Own quite a few other brand multiples, just seems to happen that they find me. ; )
M&P 1.0's. Got several when they were in the low 200.00's.
GunBroker had a security company peddling off their guns
(mostly 40 S&W). Then bought 9mm barrels for cheap from
Midwest Gun Works along with magazines. They're a lot of fun.
And lots of 1911's. They , for me, are like Lays Potato chips.
I couldn't stop at just one.
GunBroker had a security company peddling off their guns
(mostly 40 S&W). Then bought 9mm barrels for cheap from
Midwest Gun Works along with magazines. They're a lot of fun.
And lots of 1911's. They , for me, are like Lays Potato chips.
I couldn't stop at just one.
This constitutes a couple of spairs i think
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This is spot on.
I don’t have a pre-29 yet but it’s coming…next year or two.
I need go without purchasing for a while and save for a bit.
but I need that 4” nickel 25-5. And the 8”…. at the right price, of course.
It's an addiction, but perfectly legal unless your wife doesn't get it. Then the fun begins.
I had two 3" 65 Lady Smiths. Bought one from here, and a week or so later found one local. Ended up trading one for a 696, then sold it for $1,300 and bought a 3" 66.
Well, I have been known to double up. More on caliber than on model. I am down to 2 M15's, and 4 M28's. I also have 2 Colt Govt 45's. Everything else is single. I do believe that I am going to let go of a lot of my duplicates and multiples in caliber sometime in the near future.
LVSteve
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You should see the milsurp rifle collectors. I swear that some of them have a nice example for show and a so-so piece as a shooter for each year of production. But unless you can see the detail, it can look like an arsenal of identical guns.
I do appreciate a nice pair. I've handled a few in my time....but I digress.
Most of my duplicates are gone but I've had 4 and 6" 28 pairs, 4 and 6" 29 pairs, a nice brace of 5" 629 Classics, a brace of Detective Specials, and a brace of 2 1/2 inch 19-5s. There are many regrets running through my mind as I type this.
Most of my duplicates are gone but I've had 4 and 6" 28 pairs, 4 and 6" 29 pairs, a nice brace of 5" 629 Classics, a brace of Detective Specials, and a brace of 2 1/2 inch 19-5s. There are many regrets running through my mind as I type this.
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Well..
I finally had to double up on a 27-2 6” Blue.
The one I already have has a few dings, worn areas and scratches.
Just won another bid..
Big difference.
I paid a little over the odds, but not too much. A little layaway makes it easier.
I finally had to double up on a 27-2 6” Blue.
The one I already have has a few dings, worn areas and scratches.
Just won another bid..
Big difference.
I paid a little over the odds, but not too much. A little layaway makes it easier.
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Erich
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While they're not collectibles and thus maybe not appropriate for this thread, I liked my (original version) CSX enough that I picked up a second one from a friend who didn't love his - one is carried locally and the other is a roadie that goes on trips in checked luggage.
heeter3
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Model29-26.5 I've got 2, 3 inch model 36s and 2,Colt cobras.
31FordA
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I’ve got multiples of the 640, 10-5, 64ND, 64-2, 65-5LS, 28-2, SP-101, GP-100 and Colt MKIV/70 repros. I’ve got a bunch of KelTec P-32’s also. There are some guns I just really like, and some times I find deals on them that I can’t pass up. I’m trying to keep it to no more than three identical examples of any one gun.
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