rebcussion
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Colt 1911 1918
USS 1911 A1 1943
S&W 27-2
Winchester 1873 1890
USS 1911 A1 1943
S&W 27-2
Winchester 1873 1890
Non shooters.........list yours
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99% 1968 4" Colt Python.
Flattops
Member
"0". I shoot em all. I wont own anything that I am saving for "the next guy"...... and I never came across one that "the last guy" saved for me.......
nachogrande
Member
UNFIRED GUNS
it's kind of like being a virgin once used, that's it. may as well use and enjoy it. if the gun is unsafe to fire, obviously don't fire it. if it's an expensive collectible and has been shot, go ahead and shoot it some more but be careful and try and keep the shot count low if you want to retain maximum resale value. I don't own any unfired. some of the heavy hitters I shouldn't shoot for medical reasons, and sold my 1911's cuz I can't use the grip safety.
it's kind of like being a virgin once used, that's it. may as well use and enjoy it. if the gun is unsafe to fire, obviously don't fire it. if it's an expensive collectible and has been shot, go ahead and shoot it some more but be careful and try and keep the shot count low if you want to retain maximum resale value. I don't own any unfired. some of the heavy hitters I shouldn't shoot for medical reasons, and sold my 1911's cuz I can't use the grip safety.
Unfired guns: none
LNIB and fired by me:
nickel M37 flat latch w/box
M586-2 w/ 2-1/2" barrel and box & docs
M29-2 w/ 4" barrel and box, docs, presentation case
M41 bought new in 1983
Guns are built to shoot -- what's the problem?
LNIB and fired by me:
nickel M37 flat latch w/box
M586-2 w/ 2-1/2" barrel and box & docs
M29-2 w/ 4" barrel and box, docs, presentation case
M41 bought new in 1983
Guns are built to shoot -- what's the problem?
jaykellogg
Absent Comrade
Ok, This is the lost of ones I haven't fired. The earlier pieces are least likely to be fired by me.
Geo Fisher (damascus) 12 ga.
Hopkins and Allen Blue Jacket .22 (cracked cylinder)
Colt 1895 DA .38
Colt 1911 made in 1918
Colt SAA .45 artillery, made in 1874
Colt SAA .44-40 made in 1898
Colt 1903 pocket
Colt Pocket Positive .32
S&W model 1905
S&W Model 37 no dash
S&W Model 10-5 3"bbl
S&W Model 29-10 engraved unfired
Mossberg Maverick 88
Savage 99 made in 1940
Remington 700BDL made in 1962 in 7mm mag (first year for 7mm mag)
Winchester 1892 made in 1928 44-40
Geo Fisher (damascus) 12 ga.
Hopkins and Allen Blue Jacket .22 (cracked cylinder)
Colt 1895 DA .38
Colt 1911 made in 1918
Colt SAA .45 artillery, made in 1874
Colt SAA .44-40 made in 1898
Colt 1903 pocket
Colt Pocket Positive .32
S&W model 1905
S&W Model 37 no dash
S&W Model 10-5 3"bbl
S&W Model 29-10 engraved unfired
Mossberg Maverick 88
Savage 99 made in 1940
Remington 700BDL made in 1962 in 7mm mag (first year for 7mm mag)
Winchester 1892 made in 1928 44-40
Gyrene6891
US Veteran
I have a 22 bolt action that my Mother used to shoot at a guy trying to break into our house when I was 8 years old. Main reason is no ammo and gettting it to the range. Otherwise I buy it , I shoot it.
Dave T
Member
The only gun in my safe that won't be shot again is a customized Colt Commander (45 ACP of course). The reason I will never shoot it again is because I shot it so much the alloy frame cracked in three places and I don't trust it not to let go one of these days. I have to admit, the last time I did shoot it it still functioned 100%, as it had for the 5-6 years I carried it.
Dave
PS: Guns that don't get shot for over a year get sold or traded.
Dave
PS: Guns that don't get shot for over a year get sold or traded.
LimaCharlie
US Veteran
This is the only one I have that doesn't get shot.
It is a double barrel .32 Rossi made in the early 1900s in Brazil. It was owned by a Brazilian family and passed down to their son who was a doctor. He killed a mugger with it around 1940 according to the story.
It was given to my friend who was stationed there in the late 1940s in the US Navy. He gave it to me just before he died at 96 in late 2010. He was in the Navy from 1931 to 1956 during the China Fleet time, WWII, and Korea with the Marines as a medic.
It is a double barrel .32 Rossi made in the early 1900s in Brazil. It was owned by a Brazilian family and passed down to their son who was a doctor. He killed a mugger with it around 1940 according to the story.
It was given to my friend who was stationed there in the late 1940s in the US Navy. He gave it to me just before he died at 96 in late 2010. He was in the Navy from 1931 to 1956 during the China Fleet time, WWII, and Korea with the Marines as a medic.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
I have the same list.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
I like to shoot every gun at least once if it's used or new. That's what there made for. I'm sure if I don't shoot it my son's will when I pass on. Some guns I shoot more often too. My oldest gun I shot so far is my 1907 swedish mauser because it's a pleasure to shoot. It's in the car first on every trip to the range even if I out 5rds thru it. I also have a 1894 H&R revolver I'm repairing right now that will be shot too.
Right now as I get older I have settled down and have found myself wanting to benchrest my rifles at 100yds just to see how accurate they can be. I also shoot my handguns at 25yds for the same reason. I also can adjust the sights if there not accurate.
Right now as I get older I have settled down and have found myself wanting to benchrest my rifles at 100yds just to see how accurate they can be. I also shoot my handguns at 25yds for the same reason. I also can adjust the sights if there not accurate.
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mc5aw
Member
+1
Why own a car and not drive it, or an instrument and not play it. Unless a firearm has a convincing reason for remaining unfired, I'm going to enjoy it for the purpose it was manufactured.
Stainz
Member
Of my mix of firearms, I have generated the following list of non-shooters - aka 'safe-sitters':
Hmmm, couldn't think of any! An unshot firearm seems counterintuitive.
Just my not so humble opinion.
Stainz
PS Buying a firearm when ammo isn't available for it, like in today's market, may just get you a pass for your optimism - or may be another example of 'Duh...'.
PPS Okay, a real antique, like a flintlock, may get a pass, too... unless ammo gets even more scarce!
Hmmm, couldn't think of any! An unshot firearm seems counterintuitive.
Just my not so humble opinion.
Stainz
PS Buying a firearm when ammo isn't available for it, like in today's market, may just get you a pass for your optimism - or may be another example of 'Duh...'.
PPS Okay, a real antique, like a flintlock, may get a pass, too... unless ammo gets even more scarce!
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bobcat
US Veteran
60th anniversary of the Border Patrol Commemorative Iver Johnson .380 Pony pistol, I've had it since new and have never even racked the slide. From 1984, I know in my heart it's not worth that much, but I can't bring myself to take it to the range!
nachogrande
Member
GUNS NOT SHOT
a hunting bud of mines father owned a sporting goods store, later passed on to my friend. when the John Wayne commemorative Winchester's came out his dad bought him one and it still sits in the original box with papers wrapped in plastic. the lever has never even been opened. I wouldn't even consider that a gun, more like a gold chip stock certificate. he used to hunt with the same exact gun in a plane Jane configuration.
a hunting bud of mines father owned a sporting goods store, later passed on to my friend. when the John Wayne commemorative Winchester's came out his dad bought him one and it still sits in the original box with papers wrapped in plastic. the lever has never even been opened. I wouldn't even consider that a gun, more like a gold chip stock certificate. he used to hunt with the same exact gun in a plane Jane configuration.
Lonegle57
Member
there are some I have not shot yet...only one I may not shoot, a Colt-Sharps rifle, father-in-law gave it to me under the condition I don't shoot it, gun screams to be shot every time I clean it, he has passed away now so am either going to shoot it or sell it and buy some shooters
kamloops67
Member
this stevens mod 39 tip up, not because its particularly valuable, but because its not accurate with anything ive tried .my sweetheart gave it to me as a surprise one birthday ill never part with it ...but im not gonna shoot it anymore either
I must be a wimp as I have quite a few I haven't shot... but that is no to say I wouldn't. Years ago, I shot everything I owned from original percussion on. Here's ome of my current "out of rotation" kids:
1873 Winchester
1886 Winchester
1887 Winchester (10 bore)
Colt Lightning
NIB S&W 40
Most anything else in the old gun safe takes or will get its turn at the range.
1873 Winchester
1886 Winchester
1887 Winchester (10 bore)
Colt Lightning
NIB S&W 40
Most anything else in the old gun safe takes or will get its turn at the range.
