I have a .32 S&W Long I frame in 98% condition. Truly, it is almost in perfect condition. It is blued, flat bottom wooden grip, 3.25 barrel, no damage to the wood or the bluing.
The serial number is 425,xxx. From what I can gather from the forums it is a pre-war dating roughly around 1940? It is a beautiful little gun.
So here is the question. Should I just go ahead and use this gun as an active part of my shooting collection. Carry it in the woods an enjoy it, or is a pistol like this, in this good shape, something that should be treasured, stored away and saved for its collectors value?
I am sure if I use it even a little, after a while it will show the wear, get a nick, wear the blue.
Thanks for your opinion.
The serial number is 425,xxx. From what I can gather from the forums it is a pre-war dating roughly around 1940? It is a beautiful little gun.
So here is the question. Should I just go ahead and use this gun as an active part of my shooting collection. Carry it in the woods an enjoy it, or is a pistol like this, in this good shape, something that should be treasured, stored away and saved for its collectors value?
I am sure if I use it even a little, after a while it will show the wear, get a nick, wear the blue.
Thanks for your opinion.