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EVER BUY 3 GUNS OF THE SAME KIND?
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Well, yes, a matter of fact, I have. I have five...yes, count them...five old model Ruger Vaqueros.
These two in .357...
These two in .45 Colt...
And then this little Sheriff's model in .357.
Of course, I also have this Ruger Blackhawk, which is essentially the same as the old model Vaquero except that it has adjustable sights.
Someone once said that if you find something you really like, you'd better buy two of 'em because, chances are, they'll soon quit making them. In the case of the old model Vaquero...they were right. The new model frame is closer to the old Colt Peace Maker, but it won't hold up to those ol' wart hog loads like the old model will.
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357-RevolverGuy
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Not sure if this counts but I own four Ruger 10/22's. They are different stocks and barrel lengths though.
Forgot about 10/22s .......3 w/ full mannlicher style stocks!!!!!!
Yes see Post # 28 I'm a sucker Mannlicher style stocks.....................hard to pass up a used but like new gun....... when the price is too good to pass up!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes see Post # 28 I'm a sucker Mannlicher style stocks.....................hard to pass up a used but like new gun....... when the price is too good to pass up!!!!!!!!!!!
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Art Doc
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At the same time? No. Most I've bought together was a pair of the same make and model and I've done that a couple times. If you mean accumulate similar guns over time then that's not uncommon at all. There are members on this forum who routinely post photos of a dozen or more of the same model. I know a guy in CA who has like 300 M1 Garands.
I am not a serious collector but there are some guns that I like and own several examples. There's a rumor that I am fond of Ruger #1s...
I am not a serious collector but there are some guns that I like and own several examples. There's a rumor that I am fond of Ruger #1s...
3 - 22/32 HFT
3 - 1905 Target
9 - Colt 1911
12 - Winchester 1894 Sporting Rifles ( but they all had different special order options )
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3 - 1905 Target
9 - Colt 1911
12 - Winchester 1894 Sporting Rifles ( but they all had different special order options )
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Nope [emoji38]
Well, I've got twins on several... and in one case, four of a kind.
No triples however. At least none that I can recall right now.
No offense taken, and not to be picky, but I guess it just depends on how you define "same kind." According to the Oxford Dictionary:
a class or group of individual objects, people, animals, etc., of the same nature or character, or classified together because they have traits in common; category:
It doesn't mean identical. I suppose it boils down to how extensive you want to delineate "common traits." For example, you could say that a person who owns nothing but Smith and Wesson double-action revolvers has guns of the "same kind." I knew a guy who collected MGB sports cars. Different colors, different engines...but the same kind of car. A fellow down the road from us raises Labrador Retrievers. Some are black, some are yellow, some are chocolate. Some are taller and beefier, some are shorter or smaller. But when "push comes to shove," they're the same kind of dog.
So, when I read, "Ever buy three guns of the same kind?" I figured five Ruger Vaqueros were "guns of the same kind." Oh well. I guess we all interpret things differently based on our own individual apperceptive mass.
But, as someone once said, differences make life interesting.
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LimaCharlie
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I own seven government model 1911s and six of them are Colts.
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I think having just 3 of your favorite gun is not enough. If I could afford it I would have 10 Gen4 Glock 30's but they are hard to find. I do like my Walther PPQ the best but Glocks are good workhorses
bigggbbruce
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Except the grandfather clause will be in question in our future.
Three of the same kind? Yah, sure, you betcha.
Let me think...
S&W 457, three now; was four but sold one of them.
Marlin Glenfield Model 60, four.
Mossberg 12 gauge, three now; used to be six - sold two and gave one to a family member for Christmas.
Winchester 1894 in 30-30, was once three but sold one a couple of years ago so now only two.
Used to have three Model 39-2's but had to sell them a few years back when I was out of work. Same with my four Model 27-2's. Replacing them is going to be a lot more expensive now - they're going for 1.5 to 2 times what I sold them for, especially the 3.5" and 5" ones.
Let me think...
S&W 457, three now; was four but sold one of them.
Marlin Glenfield Model 60, four.
Mossberg 12 gauge, three now; used to be six - sold two and gave one to a family member for Christmas.
Winchester 1894 in 30-30, was once three but sold one a couple of years ago so now only two.
Used to have three Model 39-2's but had to sell them a few years back when I was out of work. Same with my four Model 27-2's. Replacing them is going to be a lot more expensive now - they're going for 1.5 to 2 times what I sold them for, especially the 3.5" and 5" ones.
Well, by that broad definition we all have dozens of the same kind...Not to be picky, but I guess it just depends on how you define "same kind." According to the Oxford Dictionary:
a class or group of individual objects, people, animals, etc., of the same nature or character, or classified together because they have traits in common; category:
It doesn't mean identical. I suppose it boils down to how extensive you want to delineate "common traits." For example, you could say that a person who owns nothing but Smith and Wesson double-action revolvers has guns of the "same kind." I knew a guy who collected MGB sports cars. Different colors, different engines...but the same kind of car. I guy down the road from us raises Labrador Retrievers. Some are black, some are yellow, some are chocolate. But when "push comes to shove," they're the same kind of dog.
... all Smith & Wesson bullet launchers that go "BANG"! 
MCorps0311
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No not three pistols, i've bought two of the same kind's of pistols,two Taurus PT140 40's & two .38 SPL+P revolvers.
raylan007
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Hmmm, I have 4 1911's, 16 K Frames (but some have fixed sights and some are adjustable), 5 I Frames, 9 J frames, 7 N Frames, 2 Remington 700 VS in 22-250, never gave it much thought.
Art Doc
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Close?
ky wonder
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i bought an even dozen (12) model 10 police trade in's back in the late 80's as a lot purchase,
Glock 19s and Belgian FALs for me!
Mr. Wonderful
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Oh yes... and I'm SO ASHAMED!
There are some guns that I like so much, that I'll pick up every good deal I come across. Years ago it used to be a much easier thing to do. I have at least six 27-2s and 29-2s in the vault, and when I find a nice 3913 auto I almost always "go to the hip". For non-S&Ws, I have a real fondness for the Walther P99. There are several versions of THAT gun in my inventory too... it's my everyday carry.
Best wishes everyone.
Roger aka Mr. Wonderful
There are some guns that I like so much, that I'll pick up every good deal I come across. Years ago it used to be a much easier thing to do. I have at least six 27-2s and 29-2s in the vault, and when I find a nice 3913 auto I almost always "go to the hip". For non-S&Ws, I have a real fondness for the Walther P99. There are several versions of THAT gun in my inventory too... it's my everyday carry.
Best wishes everyone.
Roger aka Mr. Wonderful
With meat income nd 5 member family it's not really practical for me as I want a collection...close as I'll get my be stainless and blue versions of a gun such as a model 13 and 65 or a compact and full size version...but I definitely believe in staging them..in addition toy carry I'll have say a 13 in a safe by the front door a model 10 by the back a 65 in the kitchen and a 19 upstairs and q shotgun in the end/workshop etc
chicagoslim
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Yes!
It confuses my wife, as to how many I actually own.
It confuses my wife, as to how many I actually own.
The most of one gun I've owned was 31, GI 1911s
Second 20 some M-70 pre 64 Winchesters
Third 14 M12 Winchesters
It gets less from this piont on, but still a long way from 3s
Now 9 m29s
5 m19s
4 m17s
Getting to long in the tooth to go nuts anymore.
Second 20 some M-70 pre 64 Winchesters
Third 14 M12 Winchesters
It gets less from this piont on, but still a long way from 3s
Now 9 m29s
5 m19s
4 m17s
Getting to long in the tooth to go nuts anymore.
YogiBear
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Aloha,
Does buying 3 M57s at once count?
I got a deal on a 4", 6" and an 8 3/8 in a estate sale.
Almost like new, no box or papers.
Does buying 3 M57s at once count?
I got a deal on a 4", 6" and an 8 3/8 in a estate sale.
Almost like new, no box or papers.
Arik
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So my definition of the same gun is the same model. Model 10 or 13 or 66 or .... it's still the same model.
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How do you afford all these? So far I have not been able to save much money because all I am doing is paying off credit card from gun purchases.
When I had 1911s, a new Series 70 was $100 at shops, this was
before this crazy paramilitary craze going on now. My military
1911s were going for $50 at shows. Pre 64 70s were $300 at
shows, as were m12s. Big secret was I was single, with a good
job,was working brutal hours. So I spent my money on guns
muscle cars, booze, and wemen, the rest I wasted. To give you
a idea of prices my dad went to buy me a 9mm to send me in
RVn. Went to shop that family friend owned. Put out Colt 1911
Commander, Browning HP, and m39 S&W. Couldn't pick, so bought all 3( with my check book ) total for 3 pistols-$328, out
the door.
before this crazy paramilitary craze going on now. My military
1911s were going for $50 at shows. Pre 64 70s were $300 at
shows, as were m12s. Big secret was I was single, with a good
job,was working brutal hours. So I spent my money on guns
muscle cars, booze, and wemen, the rest I wasted. To give you
a idea of prices my dad went to buy me a 9mm to send me in
RVn. Went to shop that family friend owned. Put out Colt 1911
Commander, Browning HP, and m39 S&W. Couldn't pick, so bought all 3( with my check book ) total for 3 pistols-$328, out
the door.
