Once I had a German 98 Mauser that had been rebuilt by Israel in 7.62mm NATO. It would routinely put 10 shots into less than 2.0 inches at 100 yds. Lost my job and ended up selling it... a Hi Standard Champion and a Colt 1911 Ser. 80. Had bills to pay... children and wife depending upon me. Sold a gorgeous 1921 dated all original Springfield 1903 for what was then a good price and a very nice Kar-98. Regret? Some. But guns can be replaced. The money helped us till I could find a job. It also taught my wife and I an important lesson... that we didn't ever again need to allow ourselves to be dependent on a single income. Happily my daughters never knew anything was wrong. Would I do it again? Absolutely.
What guns have you regreted selling?
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Once I had a German 98 Mauser that had been rebuilt by Israel in 7.62mm NATO. It would routinely put 10 shots into less than 2.0 inches at 100 yds. Lost my job and ended up selling it... a Hi Standard Champion and a Colt 1911 Ser. 80. Had bills to pay... children and wife depending upon me. Sold a gorgeous 1921 dated all original Springfield 1903 for what was then a good price and a very nice Kar-98. Regret? Some. But guns can be replaced. The money helped us till I could find a job. It also taught my wife and I an important lesson... that we didn't ever again need to allow ourselves to be dependent on a single income. Happily my daughters never knew anything was wrong. Would I do it again? Absolutely.
Lefkiguy
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Mainly this one: a 27-2 4" nickel. Maybe if I'd changed the goodyears to one of Kurac's grips I'd still own it. I didn't realize that particular configuration was so hard to find.
nccobra97
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This could get depressing...
Numerous Remington Rand 1911A1's
Model 28 4"
Model 19 6"
Model 59
Colt Diamondback .38 4"
Colt Diamondback .22 6"
Model 63
Dan Wesson 44VH
sure I've forgotten a few...
Numerous Remington Rand 1911A1's
Model 28 4"
Model 19 6"
Model 59
Colt Diamondback .38 4"
Colt Diamondback .22 6"
Model 63
Dan Wesson 44VH
sure I've forgotten a few...
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An 8 3/8" model 29 (no dash) was the only S&W, just because I didn't know they were so uncommon with that bbl... I think I've heard less than 500 made?
But others include: 6" Bright SS Python, 1878 Colt 12ga sxs, a Winchester 1873 38/40, 1902 Colt Bisley in 38-40, and Dan Wessons in 32mag & 41mag, and a Browning Hi-power.
But others include: 6" Bright SS Python, 1878 Colt 12ga sxs, a Winchester 1873 38/40, 1902 Colt Bisley in 38-40, and Dan Wessons in 32mag & 41mag, and a Browning Hi-power.
Colt National Match 1911A1 made in 1940
Winchester Model 12 Riot gun with US markings
Colt 1911A1 Military made in 1943
Pristine 42 marked Luger with 1940 date
3 P-38s
and many more, some cash was used to get our family through tight times some to finance new gun purchases
Winchester Model 12 Riot gun with US markings
Colt 1911A1 Military made in 1943
Pristine 42 marked Luger with 1940 date
3 P-38s
and many more, some cash was used to get our family through tight times some to finance new gun purchases
4" M19 that I had tuned by Andy Cannon. Traded it with a friend and he won't trade it back to me!
Model39
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All of them!!!
first model s&w single shot target 10" barrel.
and too many others to count.
and too many others to count.
ALL OF THEM!
My first handgun was a 4 inch nickel 15 that I sold off because it wasn't as cool as all of my buddy's automatics. Silly.
I took a trade for a 3 inch model 547. It was perfect. It's gone. That was not my best moment.
Paul
I took a trade for a 3 inch model 547. It was perfect. It's gone. That was not my best moment.
Paul
44 special Dave
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I see Jimmy J chimed in. I know a while back you posted that you were selling a bunch for personal reasons. Hope you didn't have to sell everything.
As for me oddly I don't regret selling or not having any of them. I know others will say; " he's not a true S&W guy". Well since 1974 or so of all the handguns I've owned only one wasn't an S &W.
It's just that my needs have changed as I've gotten older. I no longer hunt, or do distance shooting outdoors. I live an a clustered urban setting and all my shooting is at indoor ranges and strictly for self defense.
All the 6 or 61/2" barrel smiths I had were fun no doubt but that was another time. Not a semi auto guy but the 39-2 I had was really nice. But the 59 I had was nicknamed the jamamatic.
Right now I'm into 2 to 3" 44 or 45 cal revolvers.With the lone smaller frame a 3" 65-5.
Of course I'm not a collector. I'm a user but not an abuser.Guns are tools that should get proper care.
Dave
As for me oddly I don't regret selling or not having any of them. I know others will say; " he's not a true S&W guy". Well since 1974 or so of all the handguns I've owned only one wasn't an S &W.
It's just that my needs have changed as I've gotten older. I no longer hunt, or do distance shooting outdoors. I live an a clustered urban setting and all my shooting is at indoor ranges and strictly for self defense.
All the 6 or 61/2" barrel smiths I had were fun no doubt but that was another time. Not a semi auto guy but the 39-2 I had was really nice. But the 59 I had was nicknamed the jamamatic.
Right now I'm into 2 to 3" 44 or 45 cal revolvers.With the lone smaller frame a 3" 65-5.
Of course I'm not a collector. I'm a user but not an abuser.Guns are tools that should get proper care.
Dave
The guns I regret selling are the ones that skyrocketed in value after I let them go.
The one I regret the most wasn't a gun. We discovered an old American flag in the attic at the cottage when I was a kid. IIRC, it had 36 stars and I know it was hand sewn. My parents were going to trash it and I grabbed it and later sold it. I would love to have that back. Stupid, stupid, stupid kid.
Let's talk about something less painful, like root canals!
The one I regret the most wasn't a gun. We discovered an old American flag in the attic at the cottage when I was a kid. IIRC, it had 36 stars and I know it was hand sewn. My parents were going to trash it and I grabbed it and later sold it. I would love to have that back. Stupid, stupid, stupid kid.
Let's talk about something less painful, like root canals!
A Ruger ultralight rifle with the tang safety.Didn't group factory ammo worth a hoot,got me started reloading. Didn't take much work to come up with several moa loads.My first Colt government.The only Win 94 I've owned.I'm looking to replace the last one,but I keep tripping over old S&Ws and Colts.
bellevance
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I sold the first revolver I ever owned, a Model 48 with the 8 3/8-inch barrel, back in 1972 to get enough money to buy an Italian 10-speed road bike, in order to pursue my infatuation with a young red-haired cyclist. The redhead's long gone. Wish I still had the 48.
Tslepebull
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My first or second year (I never knew) 4" highway patrolman with numbered diamond magnas. I am too embarassed to tell you what I sold it to buy.
One of mine was a pre 43 2" NIB with all the papers and tools. It lettered to Daniel Wesson, Smith & Wesson. I sold it to a fellow SWCA member. I needed cash to buy some rare Smith & Wesson catalogs that after I sold the gun, the dealer decided he was going to keep the ones I wanted.
sureshotbob
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Way to many to list!!!! Some I regret some I don't !!!
4507CAMS
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regret
I sold a model 38 I got cheap . Made a few bucks but never found one as nice. Stupid me.
I sold a model 38 I got cheap . Made a few bucks but never found one as nice. Stupid me.
