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mrerick · 12-02-2016, 10:51 PM

So, Robert, after years of answering this question (I am in the "don't shoot collectible guns / get a non-collectible shooter camp) I'm starting to come around to a more cynical view.

You've seen the statistics. You may have seen the "after action" photographs. You understand that breakage of numbered parts in 100 year old guns happens. You appear to have reacted to the earlier advice with good judgement. That's good.

To the others that just have to shoot collectible guns anyway, go ahead.

The quantity of collectible firearms is never going to increase because they are not making them anymore. If you break yours, mine will increase in value because of supply and demand. The downside is that we lose just a little bit more history in the process.

BTW, I have Dwight's broken parts survey info in the FAQ.

Marc

12-02-2016, 10:51 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	So, Robert, after years of answering this question (I am in the "don't shoot collectible guns / get a non-collectible shooter camp) I'm starting to come around to a more cynical view. You've seen the statistics. You may have seen the "after action" photographs. You understand that breakage of numbered parts in 100 year old guns happens. You appear to have reacted to the earlier advice with good judgement. That's good. To the others that just have to shoot collectible guns anyway, go ahead. The quantity of collectible firearms is never going to increase because they are not making them anymore. If you break yours, mine will increase in value because of supply and demand. The downside is that we lose just a little bit more history in the process. BTW, I have Dwight's broken parts survey info in the FAQ. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.