A couple of acquisitions
May 7, 2020 09:23:44 #
Covet. Covet! Covet!!!!!
Do you realize how much those vintage blue cardboard boxes are worth?$!$!$!$!$
Do you realize how much those vintage blue cardboard boxes are worth?$!$!$!$!$
May 7, 2020 09:59:49 #
RoswellNM wrote:
Covet. Covet! Covet!!!!!
Do you realize how much those vintage blue cardboard boxes are worth?$!$!$!$!$
Do you realize how much those vintage blue cardboard boxes are worth?$!$!$!$!$
I didn't know the value of the old boxes. My like new Model 19 box, 1970 vintage, can fetch $100 - 150.
May 7, 2020 10:04:57 #
Oil them and set them aside for another 100 years and someone's great grandchild will be able to go on Antiques Road Show and drop their jaw when they find out the value of them then!
May 7, 2020 10:23:33 #
OldBobD
Loc: Ohio
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
May 7, 2020 10:59:22 #
OldBobD wrote:
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
Guns were made to be shot. I shoot all of mine, just like my cameras, not frequently enough.
May 7, 2020 11:10:09 #
OldBobD wrote:
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
Similar to the difference between true historians, who want to preserve the “original frabric”, and those who want to actually use old steam locomotives.
May 7, 2020 11:10:15 #
OldBobD wrote:
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
I've spoiled a few 'collectible' firearms over the years. That particular set of economic transgressions is not among the things that keep me awake at night. One Browning-branded 1886 (.45-70) did exact a price: The curved 'rifle'-style butt-plate left a memorable bruise which lingered on my shoulder for a couple of weeks.
May 7, 2020 11:47:17 #
OldBobD wrote:
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
I won't fire them, They hurt my hand due to the light weight, small grip, big hands and arthritis .
May 7, 2020 12:07:50 #
I had a Smith & Wesson 360PD AIRLITE SC 357 1.875" HV (Scandium) from the S&W custom shop and it barely weighted more than a breath and the trigger was as crisp as breaking glass. It was quite a joy to carry.
HOWEVER....shooting it was like taking a baseball bat hitting a big tree at full swing. My hand felt like it was bruised and thumped all day from just a few rounds. I had it for less than a week and traded it in.
At the time I shot several hundred rounds at a session (was also on a shooting bowling league too) and I reloaded all my rounds as well so I know how to handle a pistol and a revolver however this thing was something else all together with a 357-magnum in it.
HOWEVER....shooting it was like taking a baseball bat hitting a big tree at full swing. My hand felt like it was bruised and thumped all day from just a few rounds. I had it for less than a week and traded it in.
At the time I shot several hundred rounds at a session (was also on a shooting bowling league too) and I reloaded all my rounds as well so I know how to handle a pistol and a revolver however this thing was something else all together with a 357-magnum in it.
May 7, 2020 12:08:51 #
tramsey wrote:
When I was a cop I carried a similar S&W very accurate to about twenty feet. Nice
LOL "very accurate to about twenty feet".
Sorry mate, I guess I put too many rounds through these things... made in Australia
100 rounds out of a 100 rounds in the middle of a target the
size of a mans chest at 330 feet.
That was a requirement to get through Australian Army basic training in the 70s
May 7, 2020 12:16:20 #
Abo wrote:
LOL "very accurate to about twenty feet".
Sorry mate, I guess I put too many rounds through these things... made in Australia
100 rounds out of a 100 rounds in the middle of a target the
size of a mans chest at 330 feet.
That was a requirement to get through Australian Army basic training in the 70s
Sorry mate, I guess I put too many rounds through these things... made in Australia
100 rounds out of a 100 rounds in the middle of a target the
size of a mans chest at 330 feet.
That was a requirement to get through Australian Army basic training in the 70s
We shot out to 600 yards back then. Used the M1 Garand. A very much in demand antique now.
May 7, 2020 12:24:43 #
Oh, a "New in box" S&W Model 36 Chief Special. Discontinued in favor of the more powerful .357 Mag cartridge. Reissued as part of the Classic Collection. IMHO best concealed carry weapon of its time. 
May 7, 2020 12:27:02 #
May 7, 2020 12:54:58 #
OldBobD wrote:
Now the dilemma: (1) Keep them unfired to increase their collector value, or (2) Shoot them for the fun of it.
Your user name says you are old.
Enjoy whatever you can now!
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May 7, 2020 13:39:17 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Can you believe these have never even been loaded since purchase in 1968 or a bit earlier?
Wow.
Sorry though, I shoot all my firearms including my old Springfield Trap Door.
Firearms are only interesting to me if I shoot them.
But those look nice and congratulations.
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