YES.This may sound like heresy, but to everyone keeping every gun (and especially accessories): it is possible to inherit too much of a good thing. I was fortunate enough to inherit a very large collection from my wife’s grandmother. (Everybody’s dream, right?)
Also doesn't hurt to treat some as an investment. My Colt 100 Anniversary 1911, I'd like to think, will become more valuable over time. But maybe not... who knows.
I did get an idiot scratch on it, so that probably hurts the value.
I haven't owned guns for very long, so at this time I only see myself getting two or four more and probably stopping at that. I already have two rifles, one was my dads, the other I bought. I have three handguns, bought for various reasons. I still plan on getting a .22LR pistol, a 9mm carbine. After that I can only see myself getting a shotgun and a revolver sport/fun. I can only see one of the current guns that I might get rid of eventually.
How many of us have said something similar in the beginning
Barring sentimental value they're tools. If a gun I own sits for a year without being productive in one form or another I usually sell them off and buy something different.
They're so cute when they're new.I haven't owned guns for very long, so at this time I only see myself getting two or four more and probably stopping at that. I already have two rifles, one was my dads, the other I bought. I have three handguns, bought for various reasons. I still plan on getting a .22LR pistol, a 9mm carbine. After that I can only see myself getting a shotgun and a revolver sport/fun. I can only see one of the current guns that I might get rid of eventually.
This is something older folks like me need to keep in mind. Yes, historically certain things like guns, and in some cases cars appreciated over time. Even stuff like stamps, coins, porcelain figurines, Beanie Babies, etc. had a run up.
Fast forward to when baby boomers are effectively done buying stuff(and that date is coming soon!), ask yourself; will the millennial's be interested in my "collections".
Personally, I'm not going to bank on it. I will enjoy the few firearms I have, then if my kids want them, they can have them. If not, I'll sell them knowing that I enjoyed them for a lot of years.
As for the other "stuff" I'm not a collector so it doesn't matter to me whether they hold a value or depreciate to Goodwill status.
This is something older folks like me need to keep in mind. Yes, historically certain things like guns, and in some cases cars appreciated over time. Even stuff like stamps, coins, porcelain figurines, Beanie Babies, etc. had a run up.
Fast forward to when baby boomers are effectively done buying stuff(and that date is coming soon!), ask yourself; will the millennial's be interested in my "collections".
Personally, I'm not going to bank on it. I will enjoy the few firearms I have, then if my kids want them, they can have them. If not, I'll sell them knowing that I enjoyed them for a lot of years.
As for the other "stuff" I'm not a collector so it doesn't matter to me whether they hold a value or depreciate to Goodwill status.
Dad? How did you get on INGO? You just talked to me Sunday to undermine my rationalization of a silly large collection as a 3-D SEP. Geez, let me build my irrational empire would ya.
Kirk, you get a pass since you own S&W revolvers.
So THAT's what it takes to get a pass...I guess I bought one too.
I have tools my grandfather used, unfortunately none of them are guns, leftovers from 50yrs as a carpenter. I guess if the lights ever go out I can still build things. I always find it interesting how many of those I see in antique shops now.
Carpentry tools virtually never lose there usefulness. I have many tools due to my lifestyle of home renovation as a hobby/personal necessity.
However, when I am finished with my current reno, I will be having a "sale" to rid myself of several specialty tools I have purchased over the years since this is my last major home reno.