I'm thinking of making my Collectable investment piece my new shooter. Am I crazy?

[Bill Lear]

The most valuable "collector" pieces are those directly traced to having been owned and used by someone of historical note. The "story" is what sets the value. A gun that's lain in a box since manufacture has no personality beyond being in new condition and only becomes really valuable over a long time or if particularly unique and of limited production.

A few years back I discovered that PURSES of all things can bring a huge return on investment by one knowledgeable in "the business." If my wife needs some extra money, she reaches into her considerable collection, pulls one out she bought a few years ago on sale when it was first released and sells if for double, triple and even more in just a matter of days! No pesky rules and limitations! Makes you wonder.

 

[Gamecock]

The museums have all the Garands they need.

Shoot it.

 

[rockquarry]

No reason to. Just flush everything with hot water after use. That dissolves the corrosive salts.

Or use Ballistol. Works well after firing corrosive stuff and Ballistol's "dirty feet" aroma is unmatched.