Guns that you shouldn't have let go
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I sold a 3 digit 1911 in the late 80's for $700 at the Astroarena gun show in Houston.
It was a rattly, finish depleted bomb and I had paid little for it at a pawn shop.
Do I regret it? Yeah, kinda, in retrospect.
But I do remember the great feeling I had on making bank on a sale and that $700 went forward to buy other guns that have risen in value.
Just a matter of perspective.
It was a rattly, finish depleted bomb and I had paid little for it at a pawn shop.
Do I regret it? Yeah, kinda, in retrospect.
But I do remember the great feeling I had on making bank on a sale and that $700 went forward to buy other guns that have risen in value.
Just a matter of perspective.
pmosley
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If I’d kept all the guns I’ve had in my life, I’d have double of what I have now........what I have now is double what I really need........I have plenty - no regrets
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44wheelman
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Just 2 that didn’t shoot as well as I wanted; 1969 T series high power, brand new 1993 bright stainless Python....both woulda been worth at least 3-4x what I sold them for.
Other interesting guns that I should have kept include a 1877 Winchester model 1873, 1900 win 1892, 1890’s Colt dbl bbl stage coach gun, & a 1903 Colt SAA, just because I’m not able to afford them at today’s prices. But that was all neat stuff I wasn’t going to use anyway.
Other interesting guns that I should have kept include a 1877 Winchester model 1873, 1900 win 1892, 1890’s Colt dbl bbl stage coach gun, & a 1903 Colt SAA, just because I’m not able to afford them at today’s prices. But that was all neat stuff I wasn’t going to use anyway.
1. My first shotgun Dad bought me. 16 gauge, single shot, Stevens, full choke, I got for Christmas when I was 11.
2. A model 870 12 gauge.
3. Marlin .30-30, 336 (I think) from the '40s. Got 2 deer with it.
Shutting down the steel mills was rough on us all in Western PA.
2. A model 870 12 gauge.
3. Marlin .30-30, 336 (I think) from the '40s. Got 2 deer with it.
Shutting down the steel mills was rough on us all in Western PA.
Cellar Hound
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Early Interarms PPK...
Sold it a long time ago. Missed it so much that I bought one last year NIB. Only difference is that I paid four times as much for it.
Sold it a long time ago. Missed it so much that I bought one last year NIB. Only difference is that I paid four times as much for it.
Dieseltech56
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I got rid of a 4 inch no dash 686 that I wish I had back. It had a cylinder that was slightly out of line and would tick a range rod on every chamber hole. It shot okay and didn’t spit but I had vowed to not keep any guns with issues. That was before I started tinkering and realized I could have fixed it myself.
I have never sold any of mine. I still have the first one I bought, in 1966 a .22 H&R 900. I have 2 sons and 2 grandsons so I figure we'll just keep them in the family. Hopefully Uncle Sam will cooperate!
Steve W
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There are a few I regret not BUYING ..... honestly none I regret selling or trading. All the "gone" guns were (for the most part) enjoyed by me and served their purpose. It was time to move on.
I've never had a family heirloom gun but imagine I'd regret selling one.
I've never had a family heirloom gun but imagine I'd regret selling one.
Mainsail
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1. Dayton S&W Model 15 4" HB
2. U.S. Military issue Colt .32acp
3. DWM Navy P-08 Luger Dewey conversion
4. DWM 1915 P-08 Luger-all matching including two magazine
5. Camp Perry Model 1903 Springfield
6. S&W Model 13 3" RB
7. Winchester Model 1873 38/40 Rifle with original cleaning rod in butt stock trap
8. Winchester Model 92 38/40 Carbine
9. Winchester M1 Carbine-all original
10.M1 Carbine collection-one of each manufacturer
11. S&W Model 1950 .45acp Target
12. Model 1903 Springfield Sporter with 2.5 Redfield scope
13. S&W Model 1950 .45acp Military-nickeled with smoke pearl grips
2. U.S. Military issue Colt .32acp
3. DWM Navy P-08 Luger Dewey conversion
4. DWM 1915 P-08 Luger-all matching including two magazine
5. Camp Perry Model 1903 Springfield
6. S&W Model 13 3" RB
7. Winchester Model 1873 38/40 Rifle with original cleaning rod in butt stock trap
8. Winchester Model 92 38/40 Carbine
9. Winchester M1 Carbine-all original
10.M1 Carbine collection-one of each manufacturer
11. S&W Model 1950 .45acp Target
12. Model 1903 Springfield Sporter with 2.5 Redfield scope
13. S&W Model 1950 .45acp Military-nickeled with smoke pearl grips
Browning Hi-Power Mark III I traded for the S&W model 25 we have here now. I wish I had kept the Browning and just paid for the Smith.
The_Truth
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I had a Virginia State Police issued Model 64 4" SB at one point with a bronze Tgrip. Really regret letting that one go. Probably nothing special to most people, but it was a mate to my VSP 1076.
Rpg
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I’m ashamed to say that I only regret selling one gun: a ‘70 series Gold Cup I sold to a friend at a good price.
He ended up reselling it.
My mistake was not conditioning the initial sale on my right of first refusal if he decided to sell it.
It’s a mistake I’ve never made again.
He ended up reselling it.
My mistake was not conditioning the initial sale on my right of first refusal if he decided to sell it.
It’s a mistake I’ve never made again.
Winchester 92 carbine
In 1978, I had an original Winchester 92 carbine that was professionally converted to 357 magnum. My wife's parents had issues and I had to change jobs and move closer to them. I had no surplus funds and sold all my guns but an airweight 38 to raise money for the move. I recently recovered my 66 2.5 inch that was my personal duty gun at the time. I know I'll never recover that Model 92 if I could find it. I regret selling the 92 but don't regret helping my in-laws. Their daughter & I have now been married 46 years.
In 1978, I had an original Winchester 92 carbine that was professionally converted to 357 magnum. My wife's parents had issues and I had to change jobs and move closer to them. I had no surplus funds and sold all my guns but an airweight 38 to raise money for the move. I recently recovered my 66 2.5 inch that was my personal duty gun at the time. I know I'll never recover that Model 92 if I could find it. I regret selling the 92 but don't regret helping my in-laws. Their daughter & I have now been married 46 years.
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I don’t even want to talk about it. I dont look back, not because of spilled milk but the hundreds of guns I’ve owned wouldnt have be possible if I hadn’t traded. When I was at FT Bliss one guy had joined fast draw club in El Paso. He was on hunt for a gun to modify. He got a low serial number Ruger Black Hawk 44 and butchered it for the game.
Ol' Drover
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A 44 Hand Ejector, Third Model, and probably a Wolf & Klar. The serial number on an old inventory card puts it within a couple hundred of the first of the third models to be shipped.
I traded for it in '68, carried it on duty for a while and then traded it for something I wanted more. Back then, it was not a classic or a collectible, just a used gun, but I still wish I had known better.
I traded for it in '68, carried it on duty for a while and then traded it for something I wanted more. Back then, it was not a classic or a collectible, just a used gun, but I still wish I had known better.
vinny77
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No regrets, they come and they go. I stopped coveting when a life experience had me thinking I might not live to enjoy them. I beat it and now it’s just a lot of fun to buy and sell. What to really regret is this
redhead that I should have never let go!
redhead that I should have never let go!
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two HK P7 PSPs. Should have kept them.
Ruger Alaskan in 454 Casull.
My two S&W model 58's.
My S&W model 539 which was NIB.
Ruger Alaskan in 454 Casull.
My two S&W model 58's.
My S&W model 539 which was NIB.
