Multiples of exactly the same thing??

[Model29-26.5]

Say 27-2 6” Blue…or any specific model, finish and barrel length.
How many of you guys have more than 2 or 3 of exactly the same item?
Is the allure of racks and racks of matching stuff?
Or the investment? Or just knowing you have one more?
I feel myself wanting more of exactly the same thing and I’m not sure why it is?
Any revolver collecting psychiatrists here that can explain this seemingly common phenomenon?

 

[austintexas]

Multiples

Over the years I've picked up the same revolver over and over. I used to buy every 5 screw M-28, 10, 15, 18, 17 etc. If it was 5 screw and the price was right I would buy it. I quit buying 5 screw M-28s when the price went over $275. Big mistake considering the price of 5 screw M-28s now. My extra revolvers were always good trading material for revolvers I couldn't afford outright. I never turn down a nice gun just because I have one like it. I recently picked up a 5 screw Pre Model 24. I have one I bought in the 80s but the price was right and It will make good trading material.
SWCA 892

 

[22hipower]

Most of my pairs have some difference; same barrel length but one is blue, one nickel; or same barrel lengths but different dash numbers.

Do have a pair of blue 8 3/8 27-2s, a pair of 4 inch 1950 military 44s both refinished in nickel, a pair of blue 8 3/8 48-4s, a pair of 1950 target 44s both blue but one satin one bright. I suppose there are a few more if I could remember them. No reason for the pairs, just happens, I try not to do it.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Truckman]

No reason for the pairs, just happens, I try not to do it.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

I sometimes see a nice one without realizing I already have at least one just like it at home, and I just buy it...That's why I like to get tables at a local show a couple of times a year just so I can familiarize myself with what I already have......Ben

 

[AlHunt]

Yeah, I get it. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I'd rather usually have a different cool thing. So I really only have one sort of matched pair.

But I understand the urge.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I buy the same guns with different barrel lengths......Same gun......Long nose....Short nose.

 

[sophie]

Yep, count me in, I’m guilty.

 

[SmithNut]

It certainly seems silly......

 

[alwslate]

Sure. At least four, haven't counted lately, 4" tapered model 10-5 .38s. Four model 27-2 .3.5" .357s. Three 4" model 28-2 .357s. Three model 2" RB model 10-5 & 7 .38s

 

[Kansasgunner]

Did I hear pairs?

 

[mckenney99]

The only pairs I own are pistols that I currently use for EDC or have used for EDC in past. I hold to the one is none and two is one philosophy for EDC firearms. Guns break and I wanted the duplicate to pull out of the safe if needed. Also if God forbid, I ever had to use my EDC, I know that it will be seized as evidence with a high likelihood it will never be seen again and I wanted to have the duplicate available afterwards, unless legally prohibited.

I don't really consider myself as a collector, more of an accumulator.

 

[hkcavalier]

I don't have any two guns that are the same. Closest I get are my K-38 and 14-3, but the latter is an SAO gun.

Variety is the spice of life...

 

[Keith Brown]

If funds allow I only buy one of guns I don’t like ! If I really like it, well then all that I can get the boss to sanction.

 

[paplinker]

I don't have any two guns that are the same. Closest I get are my K-38 and 14-3, but the latter is an SAO gun.

Variety is the spice of life...

I share the same thought!

That was the main reason I enjoy the King sighted guns. So many variations. I also like hammer variations.

 

[3S16]

I'm embarrassed to say that I have multiples of 2 1/2" model 19's and 66's (like 3-4 of each) because I just like them, but they are different dash numbers. In my defense, I once bought a nickel 19, not because I needed another one, but because I really wanted the exceptional combat grips it wore.
I carried an issued 2 1/2" 66 as a Major Crimes Detective back in the early 80's. I loved that gun. Unfortunately, when the Department transitioned to Sig 226's, we weren't able to purchase our revolvers. I guess that was the beginning.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

I used to be pretty bad when I saw a really nice Pre Model 17. Price and condition were close enough. What broke me of it was seeing a great One Liner on auction. Had to have it. Took the time to write the K22s down by year before I bid on it. Already had two One Liners. I immediately stopped trying to buy one shipped every year.

Needed the money fast, so put one of my two 27-2 3 1/2 blues for sale. Realized when putting it up I had left my favorite grips on it, so it was off to the races. It was already sold. I guess so. PMd the buyer immediately and told him I had left them on by accident. He told me he had bought the gun because of the grips. Guess so. I bought another ANIB plain 27-2 and sold my other one. One of those not shooting is enough. Spent the next few years trying to buy every barrel length and was happy.

We used to keep cash out of our deposits, the wife and I. Those days are over. Time, money, and mistakes are what broke me of it. Should have never sold a 27-2. Should check grips before pics. Should have never stopped buying great K22s, as they were in my budget every four weeks or so.

Now, watch me walk into a gun store and see something I must have. At least I couldn't afford too many really nice ones.

It really started with baseball cards-gone, coins-gone, then duck stamps.

 

[hkcavalier]

I used to be pretty bad when I saw a really nice Pre Model 17. Price and condition were close enough. What broke me of it was seeing a great One Liner on auction. Had to have it. Took the time to write the K22s down by year before I bid on it. Already had two One Liners. I immediately stopped trying to buy one shipped every year.

Needed the money fast, so put one of my two 27-2 3 1/2 blues for sale. Realized when putting it up I had left my favorite grips on it, so it was off to the races. It was already sold. I guess so. PMd the buyer immediately and told him I had left them on by accident. He told me he had bought the gun because of the grips. Guess so. I bought another ANIB plain 27-2 and sold my other one. One of those not shooting is enough. Spent the next few years trying to buy every barrel length and was happy.

We used to keep cash out of our deposits, the wife and I. Those days are over. Time, money, and mistakes are what broke me of it. Should have never sold a 27-2. Should check grips before pics. Should have never stopped buying great K22s, as they were in my budget every four weeks or so.

Now, watch me walk into a gun store and see something I must have. At least I couldn't afford too many really nice ones.

It really started with baseball cards-gone, coins-gone, then duck stamps.

There was a weird run with some of the auction houses I follow last spring. Gobs of rare S&Ws --- multiple 627-0s, pre-IL 627 8 shooters, a Performance Center 13, 657 Lew Hortons, even a mislabled Registered Magnum. Went pretty hard on all of these and ended up with "just" a rare variant of the 627PC. There's just too many people out there who are doing the same thing!

The last time I ran into a "must have it" gun in a store was probably 5 years ago or more. Not many nice old guns end up for sale around here, the kids inheriting them tend to hang onto them vs. the west side of the state which has far better proving grounds.

 

[A10]

I've had and carried braces of guns....New York reloads are faster.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Good to know.
I don’t yet have multiples of exactly the same gun.
I have two 4” 28-2’s but one is a re blue and not original. I like it because it’s more unique.
I have multiples of 29-2 but different barrel length or finish,
19-3 Blue and nickel etc,

I have a hankering for a really nice 27-2 6” as mine is not in perfect shape.
Another one of this or that.
Crazy

 

[BC38]

My accumulation of pistols doesn't include any exact duplicates.
I have Model 66 revolvers in both 4" and 2-1/2" barrel lengths, and 3 or 4 M&P 38's from different eras and configurations, and I also have a couple of Model 10's in 3" and 4" barrels, but as far as I can recall, I don't have any 2 that are exact duplicates.