Collecting antiques = Addiction.
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The Outsider
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Yes I'm a bit of an addict myself, having a dozen or so vintage lever actions in my collection.
Most things I like are much older than I am.
Big bore dinosaur
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I found a certain love for rimfire pump classics...
Cool little pieces..cant stop at just one. ... .. or ten
Cool little pieces..cant stop at just one. ... .. or ten
It’s a serious addiction indeed. I’ve been collecting fine British pinfire shotguns for over 20 years. It’s an addition that doesn’t let up.
Before making a decision on whether to buy another addition to the collection, I ask myself “will this seriously improve the quality of my life?” Thankfully, the answer is always “yes”.
Before making a decision on whether to buy another addition to the collection, I ask myself “will this seriously improve the quality of my life?” Thankfully, the answer is always “yes”.
vagrantviking
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I'm scared to do a count of my antiques, legally defined and otherwise.
Definitely an addictive thing once you start.
I really enjoy the reloading for them too. It's not for the faint hearted though. Working up brass and loading data for guns of unknown strength for which commercial ammo hasn't been available for over a century sometimes....
Could call it an extreme sport. LoL
Definitely an addictive thing once you start.
I really enjoy the reloading for them too. It's not for the faint hearted though. Working up brass and loading data for guns of unknown strength for which commercial ammo hasn't been available for over a century sometimes....
Could call it an extreme sport. LoL
With a slight change, it would no longer be possible to shoot antique revolvers off ranges, without paper.
Folks are paying a premium for these exempt pistols. If that special status is lost, the value of the gun will be based only on its collectability, not its hassle free shootability.
For a specific example, consider a Mk. I Webley in .455 vs one altered to .45ACP. If they cannot be taken out and shot without a permit, which do you think would have more collector value? Altered or unaltered?
Then there are the clunk revolvers - cheap guns when made, doggy condition now - but they sell for high prices because they are paper free shooters.
Folks are paying a premium for these exempt pistols. If that special status is lost, the value of the gun will be based only on its collectability, not its hassle free shootability.
For a specific example, consider a Mk. I Webley in .455 vs one altered to .45ACP. If they cannot be taken out and shot without a permit, which do you think would have more collector value? Altered or unaltered?
Then there are the clunk revolvers - cheap guns when made, doggy condition now - but they sell for high prices because they are paper free shooters.
The value of antique status revolvers is higher because they do not need to be registered.
A Webley 455 MKII Revolver made in 1895 in decent shape sells for $1500-$2000. Because it has antique status.
A Webley 455 MKVI Revolver made 20 years later sells for $700 or less - because it's not antique and must be registered. Even though the MKVI is stronger and better.
IF the antique status was lost, The MKII would drop in value to under $400.
A Webley 455 MKII Revolver made in 1895 in decent shape sells for $1500-$2000. Because it has antique status.
A Webley 455 MKVI Revolver made 20 years later sells for $700 or less - because it's not antique and must be registered. Even though the MKVI is stronger and better.
IF the antique status was lost, The MKII would drop in value to under $400.
The value of antiques is greater than that of similar pieces that don't have antique status; consider 1891 Colts in .41 vs .38.
The value of antiques that are paper free shooters is higher than those that aren't. Lose the freedom to shoot them without paper, and their value reverts to what it was as an antique. Some prized, valuable shooters have low desirability as collectible antiques.
The value of antiques that are paper free shooters is higher than those that aren't. Lose the freedom to shoot them without paper, and their value reverts to what it was as an antique. Some prized, valuable shooters have low desirability as collectible antiques.
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