What kind of Collector are You?

Ron Smith · 02-28-2005, 10:28 AM

I collect Lugers due to their finely machined design and construction. And prefer unit marks for their traceable history. I like German made pistols in general , for much the same reason that I stated for Lugers. Their unique and finely machined design.

I like old single shot rifles. I have a Shilo Sharps in 45-70 and a Collathe German stalking rifle in 9.3 X 72R, for long range target shooting. I also like big bore bolt action hunting rifles. I have a custom Ruger short action flat bolt in .458 X 2" American that I love.

I really like and have collected 1903 Springfields, Krags, M-1s and M-1 carbines. Partly for the history and partly the design.

Also "accumulate" old lever guns. Winchester 1895 and Marlins.

If I could afford to, I would have a room full of Drillings.

I guess I like them all.

Ron

02-28-2005, 10:28 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I collect Lugers due to their finely machined design and construction. And prefer unit marks for their traceable history. I like German made pistols in general , for much the same reason that I stated for Lugers. Their unique and finely machined design. I like old single shot rifles. I have a Shilo Sharps in 45-70 and a Collathe German stalking rifle in 9.3 X 72R, for long range target shooting. I also like big bore bolt action hunting rifles. I have a custom Ruger short action flat bolt in .458 X 2" American that I love. I really like and have collected 1903 Springfields, Krags, M-1s and M-1 carbines. Partly for the history and partly the design. Also "accumulate" old lever guns. Winchester 1895 and Marlins. If I could afford to, I would have a room full of Drillings. I guess I like them all. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...