That's why serious collectors have the disposal of their guns stipulated in their will. To preserve them.
I can see that we will never agree but I also believe that we are caretakers of history and have a responsibility to preserve as much of it in intact, original condition as possible. With so many shooters available the firing of an original, pristine example without at least swapping out the critical parts is nothing more than an exercise in ego. (because I can).
It feels exactly the same to fire a shooter versus a collector. What's the point?
In a similar vein, this is why car collectors hate Paul Allen so much. He has bought and wrecked several historic race cars....because he can.
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