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Guns I will never use......

scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
other than the guns I have for hunting or PP, I could see keeping guns that have been in the family or collectable investments but the rest are just out there waiting for the day I need them and have the cash to buy them so why keep them now?
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  • kyplumberkyplumber Member Posts: 11,111
    edited November -1
    sniff sniff...


    GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!

    Ill take that westpoint 1911, ey bro :)
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  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with you about the investment/collector guns, but just because it's been in the family awhile don't mean squat to me.

    If granddad carried a piece of crap when he was town marshall, guess what? It's still a piece of crap.

    If uncle Billy Bob blew his brains out with an old Cresent single barrel with tape around the forearm and nails in the stock...It's a piece of crap.

    If your deceased mom owned a Vega, you gonna keep it in the garage when some scapeheap is just begging for it?

    JMHO
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  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    I agree with you there....
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    guns are like shoes. when they dont fit, you toss em or give em to goodwill. im your goodwill drop box for guns. my store hours are 'always open.'[:D]
    cheap guns are big market. there are more poor people than rich ones.
    most guns are tools.
    face it....when was the last time you used a hammer? or that screwdriver in your kitchen drawer?
    but the minute you need it, you know where it is. thats what guns are suppose to be. value means nothing. its function is whats priceless.
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    If you don't want them I suggest you put them on the GB auction and collect a little something for them.
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If I only had guns I used it would be a small collection.I do not have them becaus I use them, I have them because I want them. Some are of little value. But I like the looks or the feel. Others I have because the price was right. I get quite a few because people need money for things and I have a little to spare. Don
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  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    If I only had guns I used it would be a small collection.I do not have them becaus I use them, I have them because I want them. Some are of little value. But I like the looks or the feel. Others I have because the price was right. I get quite a few because people need money for things and I have a little to spare. Don

    thats the longest answer Ive ever seen you post....and where did you get extra money....hmmmm?[:0] I thought farmers are supposed to be broke?[:D]
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by scottm21166
    [and where did you get extra money....hmmmm?[:0] I thought farmers are supposed to be broke?[:D]


    I sell my nuts. Don
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  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    guns for nuts....good trade...good title[:D]
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  • NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    I am not quite sure the point of the post, but if I understand right here is my answer. There are many guns out there that I want, and just dont have yet, but they will be avialable for the forseable future. I have a few guns that I dont use, but had to buy at the time. If I had not I would have to pay a larger price tag, if they were even around. One example is my HK SL8. Initaly I wanted one someday, then HK quit importing them. So I went out and got one for just under $900. They are still around, but well over $1000 usually pushing $1500. Now I have one, for a price I was willing to pay and later I can spend time working on it. I have made many buys like that.
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  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    you got the point first shot[:D]
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm just glad we live in a Free country where we can pass our Guns on to our sons and daughters. Imagine a country where everyone drives vegas and you only get one gun!
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  • dclocodcloco Member Posts: 2,967
    edited November -1
    Your analogy can be the same about anything....except...

    How many items that you have "too many of", can be turned into cash, bartered with easily, or provide many years of fun, enjoyment, and accuracy?

    I have five 22 rifles. I need, only one.

    I have two Swedes. I NEED them both....hehe..trust me.

    I have four Swiss K31's. One of which is in transit for another Swede (that would make three Swedes).

    I have one Remington 700 in 270 Win.

    I have one M44 Russian.

    I have one M91 Russian.

    I have one M91/30 Russian.

    I have one 223.

    I have one 22 magnum - I don't need it..at all.

    I have a 357 Magnum revolver (Taurus).

    I have a 44 Magnum on a Ruger Super Blackhawk.

    I have two 22 pistols, both Ruger Mark II's, one has a 10" bull barrel.

    None are worth a great deal of money. I paid the most for the 223 Savage. After that, a tie with the 44 Magnum and the 270 ($250 each). After that...all were under $150.

    But, any of these, can be turned into cash, and at least, if not more, than what I paid for them.

    Soon, I will have an 8mm Mauser Sniper (yes, it is original) that has been in my Step Dad's family for some time. It will stay at my house...along with the rest.
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  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcloco

    Soon, I will have an 8mm Mauser Sniper (yes, it is original) that has been in my Step Dad's family for some time. It will stay at my house...along with the rest.


    Which model and what's the story? If legit, you could buy all the others and still have cash left over with what the sniper is worth.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Just send them all to me. I'd be more than happy to help you out. No problems with shipping either. I'll send you a copy of my FFL and all you have to do is take it to the post office! I know...it's a little bit of a sacrifice for me to do this, but I'd just like to help you out...[;)][}:)][:p][:)]
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