Ten Guns that Should be in Every Collection

[boykinlp]

I was thinking about this last night while I could not sleep. I sure in has been done before, but thought I would bring it up again. As collectors/accumulators we all have different things we like. Obviously, most of the members here cherish their S&W's, and may collect only S&W's. Others collect many brands. Some collect only antique, others only modern. You get the idea.

I was thinking a thread would be cool where we each list the 10 guns that WE think should be in every collection. I guess there will be many similarities and differences. My list includes a few different manufacturers. Here is my list:

1. S&W Pre-model 29 .44 Magnum N frame
2. S&W Pre-model 10 .38 special K frame
3. Colt SAA .45LC
4. Colt 1911 .45 ACP
5. Remington Model 700
6. Winchester Model 94
7. Browning Auto-5 Shotgun
8. Browning Hi Power
9. Ruger 10/22
10. Walter PPK

I believe these guns or their variants would make a nice collection. What guns would make it in your list?
Larry

 

[6518John]

My dad always said the only guns a man needs are a 4 inch model 10, 12 gauge Model 12 Winchester, Model 70 Winchester in 30.06. But then he always followed with “don’t tell your mom I said that!”

 

[quikdraw67]

My 10 that I deem essential

686 4" pre-lock

Ruger MkII

Marlin 336

442 no lock

Colt M4 carbine

M1A rifle

3914

4006TSW

Mossberg 500

Ruger 10/22

 

[pawncop]

I cannot disagree with any of the choices listed, and have the majority of the firearms with a few substitutions (Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt). I do believe the M-1 Garland should be included but don’t know which one would be deleted.

 

[pasound]

M&P 15 Sport
Mdl 36
Mdl 60
Mdl 60-15
Pre-10 M&P 38
Pre K22
Mdl 617
Mdl 52 (I don't have one - grail gun)
Ruger MkII
Ruger GP100
Ruger Single-10

I have others, but these are my favorites.

 

[Rpg]

Smith M10, 38,49 & 42

Colt 1911

Parker 16ga

Steyr Scout

Remington 660 or 600 in 350 Remington Magnum

Remington M 700 in 270 or 30-06

Winchester M70 (pre ‘64) in almost anything.

 

[GypsmJim]

Ruger Blackhawk
Ruger Mark X
Ruger Single Six
S&W Model 17
S&W model 14
Colt 1911
High Standard Victor
Luger P08
Winchester 94
Mossberg 500

Not in any particular order. If your "collection" is lacking any of these you are a mere "accumulator".

Just my opinion, and based solely upon the requisite of 10.

 

[jeffrefrig]

All good, but the Marlin 39A in .22LR, earlier the better, may be in contention for a standard utility-type gun. They just shoot where you point 'em.

 

[WCCPHD]

I was thinking about this last night while I could not sleep. I sure in has been done before, but thought I would bring it up again. As collectors/accumulators we all have different things we like. Obviously, most of the members here cherish their S&W's, and may collect only S&W's. Others collect many brands. Some collect only antique, others only modern. You get the idea.

I was thinking a thread would be cool where we each list the 10 guns that WE think should be in every collection. I guess there will be many similarities and differences. My list includes a few different manufacturers. Here is my list:

1. S&W Pre-model 29 .44 Magnum N frame
2. S&W Pre-model 10 .38 special K frame
3. Colt SAA .45LC
4. Colt 1911 .45 ACP
5. Remington Model 700
6. Winchester Model 94
7. Browning Auto-5 Shotgun
8. Browning Hi Power
9. Ruger 10/22
10. Walter PPK

I believe these guns or their variants would make a nice collection. What guns would make it in your list?
Larry

What is scary about your list is that I either have now or have owned an example of every gun except the Browning A5 and Colt SAA. Eight out of ten ain't too bad.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Let's look at the military long guns:

1) Tower Brown Bess

2) Charleville

3) Harper's Ferry M-1846

4) 1860 Springfield

5) any or every model Trapdoor Springfield

6) Krieg-Jorgensen (any nation!)

7)98 or k98 Mauser any caliber any nation.

8) 1903 Springfield 30-03 or 30-06 models

9) M-1 Garand

10) SKS

Ivan

 

[oddshooter]

This 10 is what I think of as iconic working man's guns:

M1 Garand 30-06
Colt SAA 45 Colt, 32-20 WCF
Colt 1911 45 ACP
S&W M16, M17, M27 .32mag, .22lr, .357mag
Browning HP 9mm
Ruger Blackhawk 44 Mag
Ruger MK II .22lr
Luger P08, P38 9mm
Hi Standard .22lr

Or I could list 10 Revolvers.

Prescut

 

[Cal44]

The listed guns so far were mostly handguns.

IMO, there should be some long guns.

At least one center fire bolt action hunting rifle. I'd say either a 30-06 or a 308.

A shotgun. Could be over-under, a pump, or a semi-auto. Perhaps one that comes with two barrels - long barrel for birds or trap, and a short one for home defense.

Some kind of lever. Say pistol caliber, 357 or 44, or a 30-30.

A 22lr or 22mag or both.

Probably an AR unless you live in CA. Here owning an AR is more hassle than it's worth.

 

[Muss Muggins]

The modern ten essentials:

1: an AR-15
2: a polymer frame high capacity 9 mm handgun
3: a K frame .357 S&W revolver
4: a .22LR revolver
5: a pocket semiautomatic pistol, caliber .380 or less
6: a J frame .38 SPL S&W revolver
7. a 1911 style .45 ACP pistol
8. a 12 gauge shoulder stock riot gun
9. a bolt action .308 rifle
10. a lever action rifle, caliber of choice, from .22LR to .45-70

That is all . . .

 

[garddogg56]

I agree with every list for what they are my add-ons are
Savage 99
Pre 64 30-30
S&W 66
Marlin 60
R.E.M. 870
Windham Weaponry
AR

 

[pawngal]

Let's see/// My 10 would be:
AR15
10/22 Ruger
20 ga 870 with 2 barrels
M66 2 1/2 in
Ruger Blackhawk .357
M 57 or 625
22 pistol Browning or Ruger
1911 pistol
Need to add
9mm high capacity
38/.357 lever gun.
Those are my 10. Best overall as follows:

1911 Colt .45
A-5 Browning 16 ga
870 Wingmaster 12 ga
10/22 Ruger
Winchester 94 30-30
S&W 19 or 66
S&W 29
Ruger Mark II
Browning Citori 20 ga
Bolt action .308

 

[smoothshooter]

My dad always said the only guns a man needs are a 4 inch model 10, 12 gauge Model 12 Winchester, Model 70 Winchester in 30.06. But then he always followed with “don’t tell your mom I said that!”

Your post reminds me of an old saying from years ago:

Ain’t much in life that can’t be fixed,
With a thousand dollars, or a thirty-ought-six.

Your dad was pretty much on the mark.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I just commented on another thread how cool it is that everyone has their own goals for a collection. My goal, as far as revolvers go, is one example each of every S&W magnum model, and the caveat is they are all pinned and recessed, so all pre-1982 guns. I still have several to go and don't know if or when I'll ever complete my choices. I have eight so far:
M19-3 4" (1974)
M27-2 6" (1977)
M28-2 6" (1973)
M29-2 6" nickel (1979)
M48-4 6" (1981)
M57 6" (1968, S)
M58 4" (1967, S)
M66-1 2-1/2" (1980)

Still to add would be a M13, M65, and M520. Then there is a J frame, but I'd be happy with the K and N frame models

It's hard to limit collections, once you get what you were initially after, you tend to expand what you're looking for, or go off on a tangent with another type.

I have a small collection of side-by-side shotguns; nothing really high-dollar and fancy, but I feel rather unique. They are all three Savage/Fox Model B shotguns, all are double trigger. One in 12 gauge, one in 16 gauge and one in 20 gauge. I'd still like to find a nice one in .410 bore, but it would be as expensive as the other three combined.

I also like 1911 pistols as well as revolvers. I have only three, but all in different calibers. 9mm, 10mm, and .45 Auto. I'd like to add a .38 Super to them.

Not as keen on rifle collections, I would rather select them for looks, rarity, or uniqueness, or just because I think it's cool to have one. I only have four rifles (other than .22RF). A Springfield M1A Loaded, a self-built AR M4 300 BLK, a self-built AR 6.5 Grendel long-range rifle, and a 1932 Tula-built Mosin -Nagant 91/30.

 

[hittman77]

- Ruger Security Six 4 inch

- Remington Nylon 66

- 1911 Commander in 9mm

- S&W 15

- Remington 870 Wingmaster

- Walther PPK

- Ruger Redhawk 5.5 inch

- Weatherby MK5 Deluxe

- Sig P220

- Ruger LCR or S&W J Frame

….. those were the first 10 that came to mind as a good variety so I’ll stick with ‘em until I change my mind!

 

[smoothshooter]

1. Marlin 39A
2. Ruger 10/22
3. Marlin or Winchester .30/30
4. S & W K Frame .38/.357
5. 1911 .45ACP
6. S & W .22 Revolver
7. S & W J Frame .38 Special, 2 1/8” Barrel.
8. Any Make, .270 Winchester Bolt-Action
9. Winchester Model 37 Single-Shot 20 ga. Shotgun
10. Remington or Mossberg Pump 12 ga.

 

[M29since14]

I won’t bother with thinking of ten but somewhere on my list there would have to be a Weatherby Mark V, probably a .300, and some type of Browning over-under.