Sell which PCC - IMI Timberwolf or Henry SB lever
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Are you primarily a collector or a shooter?
If you are a collector...obviously keep the Timberwolf.
If you are a shooter...then keep the one that you enjoy shooting more.
I fully understand the idea of being "bogged down by possessions"...although it's apparent that many here don't get it...yet. Once you overcome the hurdle and decide you are going to downsize...the rest is really simple. The sense of relief you feel when you divest yourself of some goofy rifle that takes up space in your safe, but is somehow too "valuable" or "collectable" to use as you would like to use it, is impossible to describe.
It's almost as intense as the amount of BS complaining and wailing you hear from collectors if/when you decide to shoot the crap out of that gun. They're upset because you deprived them of the chance to stand the thing up in their safes rather than yours...never to see the light of day again.
I have a friend who visited here a year or so ago, and we were out back making some noise and burning some powder. I brought out my older JM Marlin 1895SBL and proceeded to load it up; it's one of my favourite hunting rifles, and that is starting to show in its condition as it's not pristine out-of-the-box anymore. He just about crapped himself, wailing "Do you know what you lost by shooting this rifle?"
I replied "Yep! Nowhere near as much as I would have never gained if I hadn't shot it!"
To each his own.
If you are a collector...obviously keep the Timberwolf.
If you are a shooter...then keep the one that you enjoy shooting more.
I fully understand the idea of being "bogged down by possessions"...although it's apparent that many here don't get it...yet. Once you overcome the hurdle and decide you are going to downsize...the rest is really simple. The sense of relief you feel when you divest yourself of some goofy rifle that takes up space in your safe, but is somehow too "valuable" or "collectable" to use as you would like to use it, is impossible to describe.
It's almost as intense as the amount of BS complaining and wailing you hear from collectors if/when you decide to shoot the crap out of that gun. They're upset because you deprived them of the chance to stand the thing up in their safes rather than yours...never to see the light of day again.
I have a friend who visited here a year or so ago, and we were out back making some noise and burning some powder. I brought out my older JM Marlin 1895SBL and proceeded to load it up; it's one of my favourite hunting rifles, and that is starting to show in its condition as it's not pristine out-of-the-box anymore. He just about crapped himself, wailing "Do you know what you lost by shooting this rifle?"
I replied "Yep! Nowhere near as much as I would have never gained if I hadn't shot it!"
To each his own.
My last one I bought about a year ago cost me $1800.00. It’s in pristine condition but I had a hard time paying that much for it. I knew I would nit find another. If I was to sell mine I would ask $2500 because I know you just can’t get them anymore. No I do not want to sell mine.
Are you primarily a collector or a shooter?
If you are a collector...obviously keep the Timberwolf.
If you are a shooter...then keep the one that you enjoy shooting more.
I fully understand the idea of being "bogged down by possessions"...although it's apparent that many here don't get it...yet. Once you overcome the hurdle and decide you are going to downsize...the rest is really simple. The sense of relief you feel when you divest yourself of some goofy rifle that takes up space in your safe, but is somehow too "valuable" or "collectable" to use as you would like to use it, is impossible to describe.
It's almost as intense as the amount of BS complaining and wailing you hear from collectors if/when you decide to shoot the crap out of that gun. They're upset because you deprived them of the chance to stand the thing up in their safes rather than yours...never to see the light of day again.
I have a friend who visited here a year or so ago, and we were out back making some noise and burning some powder. I brought out my older JM Marlin 1895SBL and proceeded to load it up; it's one of my favourite hunting rifles, and that is starting to show in its condition as it's not pristine out-of-the-box anymore. He just about crapped himself, wailing "Do you know what you lost by shooting this rifle?" Just my opinion though.
I replied "Yep! Nowhere near as much as I would have never gained if I hadn't shot it!"
To each his own.
I second this. I only buy/keep firearms that I shoot, and don't fear scraping up in the bush. Most of the fun of firearms is the experience of using them and the adventures you take them on. If you're hesitant to use it because of it's perceived value, wouldn't that value be better turned into cash instead of sitting in the safe?
New production Lever actions that used to sell for under $1000 are now approaching $2000..... inflation alone would make a timberwolf that maybe sold for $600 25 years ago worth $2000.00.
The fact there are less then a hundred in .44mag in Canada, and not much more in .357..... I wouldn't sell for less then $2500 either.
Maybe one day a manufacturer will start making them again and if people are lucky sell them for less then $1500 and that will lower the attraction for the older ones at around $2000...... They are cool rifles and rather unique.
According to the Bank of Canada inflation calculator, $600 in 1999 money would be equivalent to $1038 in today money. So no, inflation alone would not make it worth $2000, scarcity sure will though.
Like many have said, I'd get rid of the Henry. Seems the only thing the Henry has going to for it is that you're more likely to use it because you're less likely to worry about scratching it. You only live once, might as well make the most of it and actually get some use out of your nice guns, its not like you can take 'em with you when you go.
Inflation/deflation, according to the people in charge( that cause it) are not accurate in my opinion..... $600 to $1038 over the last 25 years is ridiculous in my opinion.
Scarcity adds value for sure, but given people are selling modern used marlin lever actions(recent production) for twice what they sold for new 6 years ago..... prices have gone way up.
I'm pretty sure Geo likes posting about his IMI Timberwolf more then he would appreciate a few more dollars in his bank account.....
You can always get another Henry...but you already have one now that you use and enjoy.
You might not ever find another Timberwolf...but so what? You already know that you won't use the dang thing anyway, so why worry about getting another?
You might not ever find another Timberwolf...but so what? You already know that you won't use the dang thing anyway, so why worry about getting another?
Ardent
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It’s a thing. I’m trying to get down to seven good long guns, myself. And the silly thing is I could do it all with three.
In my cabinet, the Henry would be flogged much quicker than the IMI. But this is your cabinet, get rid of what you don’t use.
Fair enough, but I was more meaning that he could put the value towards other wants or needs such as ammo, optics, goldfish crackers, etc. I wasn't clear about that.
I've found a use for my Henry so I'm keeping both.
In Mares Leg configuration it easily fits in my boats dry bag so on remote lakes, shore lunches or camping (where legal of course) I have the little Henry for company. It's a very small boat so it needs a small rifle.
In Mares Leg configuration it easily fits in my boats dry bag so on remote lakes, shore lunches or camping (where legal of course) I have the little Henry for company. It's a very small boat so it needs a small rifle.
