I will own this till I die .

The meaning I will own it till I die is sarcasm it means know one will likely pay $1,600.00 for a wingmaster . Other than a select few on this site not many will spend very many $’s for any shotgun . Shotguns to most is a tool for pest or varmit control . Some dedicated waterfowlers may spend a couple of grand on a semi but that is still because they want a quality hunting gun , usaually black synthetic or camo .
 
struff55 said:
The meaning I will own it till I die is sarcasm it means know one will likely pay $1,600.00 for a wingmaster . Other than a select few on this site not many will spend very many $’s for any shotgun . Shotguns to most is a tool for pest or varmit control . Some dedicated waterfowlers may spend a couple of grand on a semi but that is still because they want a quality hunting gun , usually black synthetic or camo .
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So what about the guys that spend $10,000+ for Trap and skeet guns? There are a lot of ways to enjoy sporting shotguns.
 
10,000 is still s select few i shot trap from 73ish to 1995 most people shot citori’s win 101 rem 3200 back in the 80’s I spent 2,500 on a mx8 that’s like 10k today .you are missing the point . Unless shotguns are s passion in your life you will make do with what ever . Works
 
Hey struff, I’m mainly a SxS guy but that’s a hell of a nice looking 870. And after getting used to SxS, $1600 sounds like a bargain. Haha. Enjoy it.
 
Remington did a nice job on them . I to like sxs’s I have a couple of Parker’s and a win 23 sold my 12 ga 21’s can’t seem to shoot them very well . I have a about 12 model 12’s I like them and shoot them very well
 
A fantastic wingmaster example. I can completely relate, have several shotguns myself that I will never part with. I do hunt them as part of the ownership experience.

I am finding as time advances, I have a deeper appreciation for Walnut stocks, excellent bluing, and "old fashioned" quality.
 
That is one nice gun, and I would be torn on shooting it, it will shoot just same as a 300.oo one.
I have had a few commemorative colts over the years , and it is a big problem, they want to be shot, BUT?
I do have a soft spot for hi end shot guns, thou not really pumps.
 
struff55 said:
Oh it will be shot asighned commeritves are not really collectables it’s still a wingmaster just a higher grade I like the 26” bbl .i have the box and goodies . It balances nice the light contour bbl’s are a nice configuration . I have collectables a1959 win model 12 20 ga they were called super field /grade solid rib exquisite wood high luster blue . That is a rare gun I hate the term rare to discribe scarcity but in this case it works
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Not true
Tell me this one wasn't worth saving as one example
Also those model 12 collectables have peaked a few years ago which is why I downsized mine. Next generation don't want them and as us old guys die off prices are dropping big time.
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i don't blame you at all for buying the once in a life time gun and never selling it! they are an absolute masterpiece. im not sure if i could go hunting with it bushwacking but a nice bird hunt in open land would be perfect. congratulations
 
CaptainPhillips said:
So what about the guys that spend $10,000+ for Trap and skeet guns? There are a lot of ways to enjoy sporting shotguns.
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I think it's more about what turns your crank than what it costs. Besides, $10k is nothing on a sport these days when golf memberships start at $3k/year and up, basic new motorcycles start at $10k and go up, etc, etc.
 
I have a 150th anniversary trap model. It has been shot quite a bit and the varnish finish removed and re-done with tru-oil. Used it for trap, ducks, geese pheasant etc. Think I paid about $250 at the time.
 
72mustang said:
You in NS? Same here. Wow... that's some nice gun.
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Yes from NS. That one is not mine, I do have the same gun but unfortunately not the case or picture :(
It is a winchester super x1 mississippi flyway
I just posted it as one example of some special runs that are worth not firing and saving
This wingmaster is one of them IMO but to each their own
Cheers
 
3macs1 said:
Yes from NS. That one is not mine, I do have the same gun but unfortunately not the case or picture :(
It is a winchester super x1 mississippi flyway
I just posted it as one example of some special runs that are worth not firing and saving
This wingmaster is one of them IMO but to each their own
Cheers
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I have guns that were acquired in unfired condition and will remain so while in my care. For any model that will be kept unfired, I have similar guns that are shooters, so no loss of the experience of shooting them.

Continuing with the example of the super model (with apologies to real women everywhere), if you have dozens of super models at your disposal, you don't feel at all disadvantaged by keeping a few in the condition which preserves their highest possible value.
 
straightshooter said:
I have guns that were acquired in unfired condition and will remain so while in my care. For any model that will be kept unfired, I have similar guns that are shooters, so no loss of the experience of shooting them.

Continuing with the example of the super model (with apologies to real women everywhere), if you have dozens of super models at your disposal, you don't feel at all disadvantaged by keeping a few in the condition which preserves their highest possible value.
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I am the same and agree 100%. The ones I really like and I feel are worth saving I have bought doubles most times
Cheers
 
1966 20 ga mag. My dad bought it new before I was born. He is gone now and this is my most prized possession. There is not enough money in the world for me to sell this gun. I take it out once in awhile on nice days.

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