The american historical foundation

Barsmash1

Can any one tell me about the set of The American historical foundation second amendment .44revolver? One is gold and the other is blued.[img][/img][img][/img]

Barsmash1

How come my two pic's did not up load?

Barsmash1

quote:Originally posted by Barsmash1
Can any one tell me about the set of The American historical foundation second amendment .44revolver? One is gold and the other is blued.[img][/img][img][/img]
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nononsense

Barsmash1,

It appears that you tried to post your photos directly from your own computer's hard drive. Photos that get posted on the internet require a hosting service such a Hunt 101 and others. Register at one of the hosting sites and transfer your photos there. They will supply you with a URL to that image(s) on their server. Copy that URL and paste it between the tags produced by the yellow radio button located above the message workspace on this site.

Best.

Spider7115

I can tell you that investing in American Historical Foundation firearms is right next to Beanie Babies, Franklin Mint and "Tickle me, Elmo". Most people are extremely lucky to recoup 50% of their cost and usually far less. Even if you like them for their aesthetic beauty on your wall, you're much better off buying an "uglier" original.

nmyers

I've been told that it's possible to post photos from your hard drive if you have tinypic.com; I never fooled with that system, so you are on your own.

I use snapfish & photobucket. If you need more detailed instructions than nononsense has given, send me an email & I will send you the long detailed instructions as a Word attachment.

But, even with photos, I doubt that we can tell you anything about your guns. AHF commissions special editions from various manufacturers & sells them through direct marketing; there is about zero collector knowledge of, or interest in, them. You might want to check out their website at www.ahfrichmond.com .

Neal

Old Fool

+1 You will never get your money back, and paying their prices for a shooter is (IMHO) senseless.[}:)]

perry shooter

+2 big rip off

telabilly

The problem is viewing them as a non-shooter. Early on the AHF was selling guns for not much over what it cost for a regular one. Then as time went by, they became way more expensive.
The early Thompson's were a steal. My Vietnam issue set me back $1250 and I had 6 months to pay for it. I believe the WW11 version was $750.
Anyone not willing to pay $750(WW11), for one now, just plain doesn't want one. I have the 2nd Admend. Sterling silver w/gold and if I could get a good price for the cheaper blue version, I would buy that one also.
I paid $1000 for a WW11 M1 Garand here of late. I believe if the gentleman would of shot it, he would of kept it. Thinking about buying the M1 carbine also.
The UZI's, AR's, and so many others IMHO are awesome. The workmanship is excellent on the guns that I own and have viewed. I also own a Winchester comm. mdl 94 which was made in 1966.
I shoot it often. People say I'm crazy for shooting it. Give me a break, they made about a million of them.
With so many gun manufactures coming out with limited editions at such high cost, let alone, high demand, IMHO, these AHF guns are a bargain if found on the used market.
I will admit that the AHF wants to much for a brand new edition these days, but so does every other gun maker or gun engraver. Find a used one or shoot your new ones. Either way, you have, high quality, fine looking guns, to enjoy and talk about.
I have regular mdl's of the comm. guns I own, but to be honest, I like my comm. better. Just remember not to get hung up on the beauty of them. Guns are made to be shot.
I love those Franklin Library limited edition books if anyone has some for sale. The best damn books, man, has ever made IMHO. No beanie babies, please. Now that was a joke.

Pinhead

AHS and FM are in the business of making money--not serving collectors or preserving history. They make money and you loose big time.

telabilly

Todays gun makers are trying to make as much money as they can, don't ever think their not, and IMHO the gun companies of today, attempts at preserving history are feeble at best.
Between sellouts to the government ie.( Colt+Ruger )and exports, (S&W,Browning,Weatherby,Winchester,and Ithaca) to name a few, IMHO, their is nobody serving collectors or preserving history with the exception of Springfield, and Marlin. And some of the Springfields guns were exports too.
S&W is back in America, but I really don't think their comm. are worth the money? Also, I don't think their quality is the same as it use to be? Weatherby is back also, but the question remains the same.
Now we have all kinds of foreign companies making guns here ( Beretta, Benelli, Sig, FN, etc. ), to name a few. With the exception of Marlin, I don't see any kind of loyalty, unless were talking independents, and their prices are HIGH, not to say their not worth it.
It's all global, just like everything else. Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but America isn't what it used to be and it will never be again. I'm a label looker and I buy American. It gets harder every day.
I'm sure I didn't include, or I left out other gun makers, but my point remains the same, " buy what you like and shoot it ". Take any gun you have and see what it would cost you to have it all dressed up like a AHF gun. Their not that far out of the league.
It's a matter of taste. Besides, most of my guns have gain some in value, but I'll never cash in. I'll be dead, so until then, the matter of value doesn't mean a dang thing.