Deaf Smith
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No I don't have any 'safe queens'. I have 'investments'. BIG difference.
Deaf
Deaf
Do you have Safe Queens?
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I cant afford to have two of each gun that I own, which is what would have to happen in order for me to have safe queens. I only have one gun that I have not fired yet a NIB Colt Series C 1851 Navy and I'm thinking of sending it out for a true Richard and Mason 38 Colt conversion. I will shoot it for sure then.
A few safe queens
Most of my handguns are for shooting, but I have a few safe queens that I have never shot. These were acquired in new, unfired condition and I have kept them that way. They tend to be Colt Gold Cups and S&W revolvers which have a chance of appreciating in value.
Most of my handguns are for shooting, but I have a few safe queens that I have never shot. These were acquired in new, unfired condition and I have kept them that way. They tend to be Colt Gold Cups and S&W revolvers which have a chance of appreciating in value.
spacecoast
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pogo2 -
Those are some beauties, thanks for the pics.
Those are some beauties, thanks for the pics.
Coltman 77
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That is a very nice way to describe it. Well put.
I have a real problem with safe queens. I buy older pistols that I really like, and try to get nice clean examples. Then I look them over and think they're just too nice to mess up.
I really want to use hese things, but it seems a shame to do so. I've taken to buying a few beaters just to have something to shoot.
I'm not sure if it's a sickness, or if I'm just being practical about preserving value, and passing something on in the same condition I found it.
I really want to use hese things, but it seems a shame to do so. I've taken to buying a few beaters just to have something to shoot.
I'm not sure if it's a sickness, or if I'm just being practical about preserving value, and passing something on in the same condition I found it.
Deaf Smith
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Bob,
You are not alone! Trust me, you are not alone and it isn't a sickness. It's an appreciation of good workmanship and history.
Deaf
You are not alone! Trust me, you are not alone and it isn't a sickness. It's an appreciation of good workmanship and history.
Deaf
Up until recently, I didn't believe in having "safe queens" either... that was until I stumbled upon a couple of "survivors" - I found a 1925 Colt M1911A1 commercial that was in near perfect shape ... and I was going to shoot it until a number of authorities told me what an unusually rare piece it was - that it was in such great shape. Appraised at $12K+
I may still shoot it but that fact gave me pause for thought. I'm almost ashamed to admit it.
The other gun is my grandfather's S&W Model 10 (above).
But I also have many other guns I do shoot ...
I may still shoot it but that fact gave me pause for thought. I'm almost ashamed to admit it.
The other gun is my grandfather's S&W Model 10 (above).
But I also have many other guns I do shoot ...
Remington 51
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Hard question to answer respectfully, but I'll try.
The majority of my guns were bought to be used and used they are.
But I also have several so-called safe queens. They have all been fired and will be fired again from time to time. But not in the same way or in the same spirit as I would the working stock.
These special guns are not kept as "tools" for the sake of their ability to be used merely as tools. They are kept out of an appreciation of their fine design, their unusual character, their exceptional condition, their history, their connection with my family, their rarity and so on.
I feel fortunate that I own them and I am committed to treating them gently and respectfully as special things should be. Some might call it reverence, others might call it foolishness. But I think their purpose in my life constitutes justifiable "use" and purpose.
The majority of my guns were bought to be used and used they are.
But I also have several so-called safe queens. They have all been fired and will be fired again from time to time. But not in the same way or in the same spirit as I would the working stock.
These special guns are not kept as "tools" for the sake of their ability to be used merely as tools. They are kept out of an appreciation of their fine design, their unusual character, their exceptional condition, their history, their connection with my family, their rarity and so on.
I feel fortunate that I own them and I am committed to treating them gently and respectfully as special things should be. Some might call it reverence, others might call it foolishness. But I think their purpose in my life constitutes justifiable "use" and purpose.
I never had any "Queens" until recently. I lost my Dad on Christmas last year. He wanted me to have his Anaconda, Python and Diamondback (That matches the Diamondback he and Mom gave me for graduation). That and his 70 series .45 are in the safe. I'll fire them all, as they were intended and I remember, but not yet. They will go to my son someday, but not soon, I hope.
coolbreezy
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Ive fired every handgun I own, not one safe queen in the bunch.
Not safe queens in the sense that I won't shoot them, but I have several in the sense that I haven't gotten around to shooting them...yet!
I fully intend to, you understand, I just haven't gotten to them yet. Some other, more used "old friend" usually takes up my shooting time.
I've actually got well over a dozen guns I've never shot, not with the intention of them being safe queens, just that they haven't gotten their turn yet. And I have a lot of guns that I shoot very seldom.
My Grandfather's shotgun, which he bought new (and made to his order) in 1909, gets fired a few times, every couple years. And every year on Father's day I take at least one of my Dad's guns out and relive some old memories.
And when I clean them, I get a bit choked up (got to find a better solvent
), from memories of another age. Grampa has been gone 28 years, and Dad only 7, but they are with me again, when I use those guns. Someday, my son will have them, and some of mine, and we'll be with him then, the same way.
I fully intend to, you understand, I just haven't gotten to them yet. Some other, more used "old friend" usually takes up my shooting time.
I've actually got well over a dozen guns I've never shot, not with the intention of them being safe queens, just that they haven't gotten their turn yet. And I have a lot of guns that I shoot very seldom.
My Grandfather's shotgun, which he bought new (and made to his order) in 1909, gets fired a few times, every couple years. And every year on Father's day I take at least one of my Dad's guns out and relive some old memories.
And when I clean them, I get a bit choked up (got to find a better solvent
), from memories of another age. Grampa has been gone 28 years, and Dad only 7, but they are with me again, when I use those guns. Someday, my son will have them, and some of mine, and we'll be with him then, the same way.