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Seriously, take us through the museum on this one... that's an awesome find!
I wish my grandfather had been a shooter. Only thing he left was a crappy break action 12-gauge that probably cost $100 at joe's in the early 90's... I've kept it, but I'm not sure why... |
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More pics will come but some of the highlights are: 1894 SAA, 1851 Navy, 1863 Sharps Carbine, Sharps Rifle marked .40 Caliber, 2 Springfield Trap Doors, 1917 Enfield (Remington), Whitney Revolver, 1858 Remington New Army...
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Nice work.
Hopefully all that time in an attic did not harm them too much. Looks like a couple Colt 1861 Navy revolvers towards the front |
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Tagged for future pics! Congrats on a nice addition to your collection.
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Remington 550 in the box in foreground?
Remington 141 w/scope in background? |
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Nice. Would love to see more of the fourth handgun from the right.
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Remington 550 in the box in foreground? Remington 141 w/scope in background? Yes and yes. The 141 is in .35 Rem and that is a Unertl scope. Not sure what scope is on the 550 |
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Coolness...........Tagged for better pics! Yep, this! |
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Coolness...........Tagged for better pics! Yep, this! |
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MOAR MOAR MOAR
Great stuff it looks like he had one hell of a collection... |
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Ok here are 2 Colts for you tonight the S/N on the SAA indicates that it was made in 1894 http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220029.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220101.jpg The 1851 Navy appears to be from 1857. http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220157.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/2012-10-31220446.jpg I really don't know very much about old guns except what I have found in quick internet searches. Any help or comments are appreciated. It moved ( George Costanza ) |
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That is a a valuable as fuck collection.
The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so? |
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Damn
I know my pic skills are lacking, and to be honest non-existant lately, but your first pic is just a major tease. Kind of like being a kid out in front of a strip club when the ladies are getting off work Then you go and post those two Colts, now that is what I am talking about. And that box of FA shells, is it complete? More, more, more oh please |
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Only thing I ever find in attics are dead birds and squirrel's nests.
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Damn I know my pic skills are lacking, and to be honest non-existant lately, but your first pic is just a major tease. Kind of like being a kid out in front of a strip club when the ladies are getting off work Then you go and post those two Colts, now that is what I am talking about. And that box of FA shells, is it complete? More, more, more oh please Yes the FA boxes are full and intact. There are a few that are opened so I have a few loose shells. |
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You need to log onto Amazon.com and buy this book right now: http://www.amazon.com/Flaydermans-Antique-American-Firearms-Values/dp/089689455X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351788564&sr=1-1&keywords=flayderman%27s+guide+to+antique+american+firearms+and+their+values.
Flayderman's Guide is an indispensable tool for someone in your situation–– it will help to positively identify the oddballs and help you separate the valuable from the spectacularly valuable. You can thank me later. ETA: It won't help much for the modern firearms–– a Blue Book will do that–– and I have no idea how to evaluate the ammo. |
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That is a a valuable as fuck collection. The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so? You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?. |
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That is a a valuable as fuck collection. The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so? You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?. This is my question, you have potentially just discovered your retirement. |
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On the Colts, here is a link that sends you to their archival services, you pay a fee and they'll check on the history of it. I'd think it would be worth it.
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That is a a valuable as fuck collection. The SAA is what 15 grand by itself or so? You really do have one hell of a collection there did she in herit this or something?? does the rest of her family know what is there?. This is my question, you have potentially just discovered your retirement. I sent her dad the first pic in the thread. Her mom is the only surviving child of her grandparents. My wife is the oldest (but she does have a brother). I am the only one in the family that will actually appreciate them and I am sure that her folks have no idea the value. I will be honest with them, but push hard for us to keep them. It is not my retirement though, I don't sell guns, especially family guns. I might sell some of the ammo so that I gan get a big enough safe for them all. |
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You need to log onto Amazon.com and buy this book right now: http://www.amazon.com/Flaydermans-Antique-American-Firearms-Values/dp/089689455X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351788564&sr=1-1&keywords=flayderman%27s+guide+to+antique+american+firearms+and+their+values. Flayderman's Guide is an indispensable tool for someone in your situation–– it will help to positively identify the oddballs and help you separate the valuable from the spectacularly valuable. You can thank me later. ETA: It won't help much for the modern firearms–– a Blue Book will do that–– and I have no idea how to evaluate the ammo. Thanks for the link. I will be downloading the kindle version soon. |
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Quoted: <snip>just discovered your retirement. I sent her dad the first pic in the thread. Her mom is the only surviving child of her grandparents. My wife is the oldest (but she does have a brother). I am the only one in the family that will actually appreciate them and I am sure that her folks have no idea the value. I will be honest with them, but push hard for us to keep them. It is not my retirement though, I don't sell guns, especially family guns. I might sell some of the ammo so that I gan get a big enough safe for them all. Very noble. You could start a small museum. |
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Wow, there's a lot of fun just in the discovery and detailed inspection. Ownership would be great for you as well. Thankfully they lasted this long without being stolen, considering the location and being essentially a vacation home now..
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I'll take it !!! If you can make it past the claymores |
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