For whatever reason I like things that are older, and may have some "character" aspects. Maybe because I am older and having been through the occasional rough patch I feel like I have some wear and tear on me.
Anyway, I see guns on gunbroker that fit the description. Some more so than others. I have never been interested in safe queens, but always wanted to acquire sound, shootable firearms, and a little "character" wear is to me a good thing, the way an older pickup truck with thinning paint and worn seats that runs well is a good thing. And these guns are often available at good prices.
So my question is, at what point does pitting, rust, etc make a gun, say a revolver unsafe? Or is there a way to be sure?
Anyway, I see guns on gunbroker that fit the description. Some more so than others. I have never been interested in safe queens, but always wanted to acquire sound, shootable firearms, and a little "character" wear is to me a good thing, the way an older pickup truck with thinning paint and worn seats that runs well is a good thing. And these guns are often available at good prices.
So my question is, at what point does pitting, rust, etc make a gun, say a revolver unsafe? Or is there a way to be sure?
. For collector value, it would have to be a rare or historic gun or its value would be minimal.
