To nice to hunt with

When I open up my safe I hear voices, “PLEASE take ME out today”… All toys should be given the privileged of joining you in the field, the pretty ones, something given to you by a father/grandfather years ago, a gun that was owned by a dear friend who passed away too soon. It’s a sign of respect and a symbolic reuniting with someone from the past, to hunt with ‘their gun’. As for wet weather I was guilty of putting away temporarily a beautiful 28g Model 12 during a light drizzle. My buddies continued to shoot the pigeons coming into the decoys and I just took pictures. They still poke fun at me but appreciate the photos of the hunt. Memories retained for the future when dancing with dementia.
As for 870 Wingmasters, I have one showing the ‘character’ of being in and out of a layout boat a thousand times. And to me beauty is more than skin deep.
 
Pinfire said:
Having lived in the UK, it is one of the wettest places on Earth. British guns have always been made for the worst weather, and I wouldn’t hesitate taking any out, even ‘best’ ones. Maybe especially ‘best’ ones.
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The Brits also have a different outlook on refinishing. North Americans are fixated on "original condition" and refinishing a gun is a often a severe hit to its value. In the UK, rebluing metal and refinishing wood are more accepted particularly if is done by the original maker.
 
sillymike said:
Not all GunNutz are in the same boat. I've know at least one guy who had to budget/save for the gun he wanted... and when he did get it, he was quite proud to show me his 26" 870 Master.

Any way,
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with that gun and nothing wrong with pride of ownership, whether it be a $300 Ithaca 37 or $3K Citori.

The Duck will taste the same.
 
Arietta said:
The Brits also have a different outlook on refinishing. North Americans are fixated on "original condition" and refinishing a gun is a often a severe hit to its value. In the UK, rebluing metal and refinishing wood are more accepted particularly if is done by the original maker.
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That’s true, re-blacking or re-browning barrels is considered more like regular maintenance, after sufficient use, and it does not affect value. But as far as stocks are concerned, I can’t think of any British gun that required a re-finish, just a drop or two of linseed oil rubbed in to maintain the waterproof finish. What kills value is an inappropriate ‘restoration,’ where the condition is not in keeping with the age of the gun, or how it was originally finished, such as blueing twist barrels, rounding sharp edges, polishing engraving, and aggressively sanding wood. The best tools for ‘restoring’ older guns are a toothbrush and soapy water, and maybe a rag and some olive oil. Anything else is asking for trouble, unless done by someone who knows their stuff.
 
struff55 said:
I see Remington 870 wing masters listed for sale with the caption to nice to hunt hunt with
Sometimes I buy wingmasters and model 12's because I don't want to take my nice shotguns out in adverse conditions
It's all a matter of perspective I guess
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Agree. Good guns but they're tools, not heirlooms. That said, not everyone has the $$ for a fine shotgun. If you saved and saved for that shiny new Wingmaster, you're going to feel pretty good about owning it - nothing wrong with that at all.
 
Truly enjoy taking out different ones that "cry my turn" ,drives my partners quite up the wall as they cannot understand it is not how big the pile is anymore, the 20g SKB sxs last year was really a delightful gun to shoot upland but still dragged the 28's out and shot my 20g 2 3/4 model 12 several times at ducks. Keep the 3' for later in the season....
 
Canuck65 said:
Agree. Good guns but they're tools, not heirlooms. That said, not everyone has the $$ for a fine shotgun. If you saved and saved for that shiny new Wingmaster, you're going to feel pretty good about owning it - nothing wrong with that at all.
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My dad gave me my Wingmaster, brand new, in 1977. I obsessed over that gun for a good number of years. I have a ton of other, "better" guns now but I still love that Rem. Lots of great memories!
 
Decisions, decisions...which will it be for this season's waterfowl opener? Does anyone know of a clothing maker/retailer still making the old style brown canvas hunting coats with a game pocket in back and velour collar? I really want to get one along with the old brown Jones style cap to really kick it old school. IMG_2676.jpeg
 
the spank said:
Decisions, decisions...which will it be for this season's waterfowl opener? Does anyone know of a clothing maker/retailer still making the old style brown canvas hunting coats with a game pocket in back and velour collar? I really want to get one along with the old brown Jones style cap to really kick it old school. View attachment 796984
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I've got a coat like that from Orvis circa 1995. A gift from my ex wife.
 
This one is a candidate for to nice to hunt with but it will chasing upland opening day
 

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Mr Bill said:
When I open up my safe I hear voices, “PLEASE take ME out today”… All toys should be given the privileged of joining you in the field, the pretty ones, something given to you by a father/grandfather years ago, a gun that was owned by a dear friend who passed away too soon. It’s a sign of respect and a symbolic reuniting with someone from the past, to hunt with ‘their gun’. As for wet weather I was guilty of putting away temporarily a beautiful 28g Model 12 during a light drizzle. My buddies continued to shoot the pigeons coming into the decoys and I just took pictures. They still poke fun at me but appreciate the photos of the hunt. Memories retained for the future when dancing with dementia.
As for 870 Wingmasters, I have one showing the ‘character’ of being in and out of a layout boat a thousand times. And to me beauty is more than skin deep.
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When you open up your safe??? HAHA now thats frikin funny. Im not sure how you remember that many combos
 
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