wondering how everyone stores their c&r collections

sxtsvnstang · 01-26-2010, 09:22 PM

Ok, so i got my C&R license a while back and ive noticed that my 30 gun safe may just be insufficient for 45 or so guns and the valuable matching accessories. so i was wondering how everyone stores their guns with the accessories that go with them. I mean, i was keeping the pistols in their boxes with the accessories that go with them, (original holsters, extra mags, cleaning rods, tool kits, oilers etc) but, i decided against that given much research has deemed guns in cardboard boxes a bad idea. even with plenty of desiccant in the safe. plus, this way they take up alot of space. i had the idea of putting all of the pistols all nice and lined up on a pistol rack and rifles on a rotating rack on the bottom of the safe and keeping the accessories in a separate cabinet. but i dont quite like the inconvenience when showing my collection to other collectors (ie: ya so heres my all matching original "xxx" and, i do have the original motorcycle scabbard and bayonet and cleaning kit that go with it but i cant find it right now, i think its under those holsters and slings somewhere.") anyways, how do you all store your collections? it would be nice to keep everything together, and possibly on display in a secure bunkerish room, but thats not in the cards yet for me. anyones input is always appreciated. and if you got pictures of your collections, im sure everyone and have the appreciation for that here.

FNorm · 01-26-2010, 09:30 PM

Yeah. I'm interested in this too! This addiction is getting larger. Why... I might have to sell some Garands or something...

FN

sxtsvnstang · 01-26-2010, 10:24 PM

tell me about it. it started with me building a colt 1911 from parts of an actually ww2 blown up gun, onto a new frame. and from there it turned into building a luger, buying a luger, then buying p38s, nagant m1985, cz52s, broom handles, k98s garands yadda yadda. the past year has gone from 8 guns, to 43 (a bit addicted i admit, but so many have fallen into my lap for literally pennies (or the occasional "i have this old pistol my dad got from a vietcong in nam and i hear you like that kinda thing, i also here your handy. i do need a deck built...) anyways, i cant get anymore unless i know a good way to keep them all. especially because i happen to find them with all the accoutrement that they were issued to soldiers with. so a good way to store it all, is definitely in order. one day i plan on having a nice room with a vault door, and everything can hang up on the walls and on lit up white shelves like in the movies or something

Jason L · 01-27-2010, 06:27 AM

More safes,bigger safes......soon you will be a collector of safes.
Ps ( always fireproof )

conehammer · 01-27-2010, 10:35 PM

4 safes. One just for my Broomhandles...

Jerry

Edward Tinker · 01-27-2010, 11:37 PM

all depends on how secure the area you live in is?

Me, personally I display a few, with most locked up in a safe.

Displaying is what I like to do, but difficult when you might get them stolen?

Ed

policeluger · 01-28-2010, 01:37 AM

6x8 walk in vault.......room for one more always.....like tonight I got a PPK 380 in stainless, won't take up much room...............

lew1 · 01-28-2010, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

all depends on how secure the area you live in is?

Me, personally I display a few, with most locked up in a safe.

Displaying is what I like to do, but difficult when you might get them stolen?

Ed

Always keep a few (cheap ones) out in the open, easy to get to, so they think they found what they heard rumors about.

alvin · 01-28-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conehammer

4 safes. One just for my Broomhandles...

Jerry

Whew! Please consider throwing some out so we can have a chance to add a few into the half empty safe.

MP38 · 01-28-2010, 12:13 PM

I also have a 6X8 foot walk in vault. I built it myself, and built in rifle racks and use book shelves for pistols. The only tough problem I have is keeping the temperature and humidity at the proper levels. This is a MUST if you have a vault. If it's not right, your guns could corrode, and your holsters can rot! VERY important!

Matt

suum cuique · 01-28-2010, 09:04 PM

I just use 6 old wooden boxes,

arranged:
1: Arties
2: Navy
3: DWM
4: Erfurt
5: Police
6: Mauser

tomaustin · 01-28-2010, 09:10 PM

i really do love that picture...tom

Norme · 01-28-2010, 09:13 PM

Hi Andy, Where are you hiding your Krieghoffs? Regards

conehammer · 01-29-2010, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvin

Whew! Please consider throwing some out so we can have a chance to add a few into the half empty safe.

Well The could be my vault......

but it isn't....

alvin · 01-29-2010, 04:22 PM

Link broken? I cannot see the pictures, only see "X"

====

BTW, read latest Gun Report feature article "Ed, you're a lucky man!!" Great gun.... how come I have never been lucky? well, I should say, not that lucky

FNorm · 01-29-2010, 05:05 PM

"Always keep a few (cheap ones) out in the open, easy to get to, so they think they found what they heard rumors about."

Agree. I keep a few handy for viewing and, yes, fondling. But the firing pins are somewhere else.

FN

Aaron · 01-29-2010, 05:28 PM

I too am getting tired of accumulating new safes and have considered building a walk-in vault. However, a good quality safe door costs thousands. Anybody know of a reasonable priced safe door?

Douglas Jr. · 02-02-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomaustin

i really do love that picture...tom

I bet this guy said to someone in a gun show: "I thook these Luger from the body of a SS officer that was inside a Tiger Tank".

01-26-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
sxtsvnstang User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wondering how everyone stores their c&r collections Ok, so i got my C&R license a while back and ive noticed that my 30 gun safe may just be insufficient for 45 or so guns and the valuable matching accessories. so i was wondering how everyone stores their guns with the accessories that go with them. I mean, i was keeping the pistols in their boxes with the accessories that go with them, (original holsters, extra mags, cleaning rods, tool kits, oilers etc) but, i decided against that given much research has deemed guns in cardboard boxes a bad idea. even with plenty of desiccant in the safe. plus, this way they take up alot of space. i had the idea of putting all of the pistols all nice and lined up on a pistol rack and rifles on a rotating rack on the bottom of the safe and keeping the accessories in a separate cabinet. but i dont quite like the inconvenience when showing my collection to other collectors (ie: ya so heres my all matching original "xxx" and, i do have the original motorcycle scabbard and bayonet and cleaning kit that go with it but i cant find it right now, i think its under those holsters and slings somewhere.") anyways, how do you all store your collections? it would be nice to keep everything together, and possibly on display in a secure bunkerish room, but thats not in the cards yet for me. anyones input is always appreciated. and if you got pictures of your collections, im sure everyone and have the appreciation for that here.

01-27-2010, 11:37 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	all depends on how secure the area you live in is? Me, personally I display a few, with most locked up in a safe. Displaying is what I like to do, but difficult when you might get them stolen? Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-28-2010, 09:04 PM	#11
suum cuique User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD / Currently about 9000 klicks east of the Potomac Posts: 497 Thanks: 108 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts	I use just 6 wooden boxes in my basement I just use 6 old wooden boxes, arranged: 1: Arties 2: Navy 3: DWM 4: Erfurt 5: Police 6: Mauser Attached Images __________________ Regards, Andy There's No Place Like Home (Wizard Of Oz)

01-28-2010, 09:10 PM	#12
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	suum, it took me a minute but finally got it....... i really do love that picture...tom

01-26-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Yeah. I'm interested in this too! This addiction is getting larger. Why... I might have to sell some Garands or something... FN

01-26-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
sxtsvnstang User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tell me about it. it started with me building a colt 1911 from parts of an actually ww2 blown up gun, onto a new frame. and from there it turned into building a luger, buying a luger, then buying p38s, nagant m1985, cz52s, broom handles, k98s garands yadda yadda. the past year has gone from 8 guns, to 43 (a bit addicted i admit, but so many have fallen into my lap for literally pennies (or the occasional "i have this old pistol my dad got from a vietcong in nam and i hear you like that kinda thing, i also here your handy. i do need a deck built...) anyways, i cant get anymore unless i know a good way to keep them all. especially because i happen to find them with all the accoutrement that they were issued to soldiers with. so a good way to store it all, is definitely in order. one day i plan on having a nice room with a vault door, and everything can hang up on the walls and on lit up white shelves like in the movies or something

01-27-2010, 06:27 AM	#4
Jason L User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CT. USA Posts: 66 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	More safes,bigger safes......soon you will be a collector of safes. Ps ( always fireproof )

01-27-2010, 10:35 PM	#5
conehammer User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 21 Posts	4 safes. One just for my Broomhandles... Jerry

01-28-2010, 01:37 AM	#7
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	6x8 walk in vault.......room for one more always.....like tonight I got a PPK 380 in stainless, won't take up much room...............

01-28-2010, 12:13 PM	#10
MP38 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 464 Thanks: 36 Thanked 113 Times in 60 Posts	I also have a 6X8 foot walk in vault. I built it myself, and built in rifle racks and use book shelves for pistols. The only tough problem I have is keeping the temperature and humidity at the proper levels. This is a MUST if you have a vault. If it's not right, your guns could corrode, and your holsters can rot! VERY important! Matt

01-28-2010, 09:13 PM	#13
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Andy, Where are you hiding your Krieghoffs? Regards

01-29-2010, 04:22 PM	#15
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Link broken? I cannot see the pictures, only see "X" ==== BTW, read latest Gun Report feature article "Ed, you're a lucky man!!" Great gun.... how come I have never been lucky? well, I should say, not that lucky

01-29-2010, 05:05 PM	#16
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	"Always keep a few (cheap ones) out in the open, easy to get to, so they think they found what they heard rumors about." Agree. I keep a few handy for viewing and, yes, fondling. But the firing pins are somewhere else. FN

01-29-2010, 05:28 PM	#17
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I too am getting tired of accumulating new safes and have considered building a walk-in vault. However, a good quality safe door costs thousands. Anybody know of a reasonable priced safe door?