Found a safe queen (in the back of my safe)

[bushmaster1313]

To my horror I discovered that one of my guns from the 1950's has become a safe queen.

About 98% and I simply don't get around to shooting it.

What would you do?
(I am NOT looking for offers)

Sell it because the market is hot.

Keep it because the market is cold.

Hang on to the safe queen because they just don't make 'em like this anymore.

Sell it because who needs a safe queen.

 

[35Rem]

Depends on what it is.

 

[Laketime]

Care to share the model with us?

 

[Nico Testosteros]

Put men's clothes back on it?

 

[Arik]

What is it

 

[hittman77]

Depends on what it is.

^^ This ^^

 

[bushmaster1313]

Let's keep it generic.

A comparable S&W would be a 1955 357 Magnum

 

[35Rem]

Generic guns are replaceable. If you have a connection to it, keep it. No idea what the market is without being specific. Obviously a registered magnum will always have a strong market. A basic Model 28? Maybe not

 

[Arik]

Based on the user's criteria of safe queen and knowledge or lack of knowledge of item or items in said criteria belonging to the user the discovery of such and the determination of its usefulness shall be determined buy the user of said item without the judgement, benefit, cooperation, aid, advisement, or persuasion of other representatives in this or comparative field based on the user's own terminology

 

[JJEH]

If you need the money sell it, if not put it back in the safe.

 

[Ranger514]

The topic of this thread should be Drama Queen

 

[Aticus]

You don't get around to shooting it? Sell the blasted thing!

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I can keep it in my safe for another 50 years and free up some of your space...

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Obviously, you're talking about a Python. Myself, I'd sell it if I could get near top dollar for it. I'm not sentimentally attached to Pythons, although I do like Colts. But if you can't use it, what good is it? I say this from a POV of having enough guns, or maybe even one or two too many. Folks who have only, say, a dozen guns, might view your situation differently.

If you think you'll ever use it or want it, keep it. It will be a lot harder to replace than the money you'll get for it.

 

[YogiBear]

Aloha,

My FFL And my Wife Insisted I do an inventory.

I found that I own 2 Winchester 94s in 45 (long) Colt.

A Winchester Big Bore in 375 Win.

Also a M-28 4" buried in the back.

Don't ask about the M57s and 58s, I like 41 magnums.

And then there are the Berettas.....

 

[S42N8]

FWIW, I'd keep it. It costs you nothing but safe space, and you can always go shoot it sometime. If not, someone will provide a good home for it.

 

[ralph7]

I'm betting it's a Colt 3 5 7.
I want it.

 

[Arik]

Obviously, you're talking about a Python. Myself, I'd sell it if I could get near top dollar for it. I'm not sentimentally attached to Pythons, although I do like Colts. But if you can't use it, what good is it? I say this from a POV of having enough guns, or maybe even one or two too many. Folks who have only, say, a dozen guns, might view your situation differently.

If you think you'll ever use it or want it, keep it. It will be a lot harder to replace than the money you'll get for it.

Exectly! Just say you have a Python. No big deal. My answer would still be the same. If it's not used it's sold

 

[Duke44]

Gasp, a first year Colt Python perhaps?

 

[jimmyj]

Sell it and other firearms you have that you do not shoot and give the money to your wife to spend on jewelry and shoes.

(yours welcome)