What any gun collection should have?

Depends - you collecting for function - or for collecting?

Landmark (rifle) firearms that a collector should have:

Springfield M1903 --- The original 30.06 rifle - developed for military use. Fought plenty of wars - now often found in sporterized version. Watch out for low serial numbers.

Mosin Nagant - cheap fun - with a firearm that should be every bit as legendary as the 1903. Helped Russia win a number of wars!

Winchester Model 94 --- The gun that won the west. Get a pre '64 if you can. NO SCOPE!

Winchester Model 70 in .270 --- Jack O'Connor's favorite. Most folks say a pre-64 is better (I have a 1964 model. It's plenty accurate).

Winchester 9422. A fantastic, accurate, and collectible lever action rimfire.
(Field & Stream ranks the 10/22 higher --- I don't agree)

Dakota Model 76 ---- these rifles doubled in value over the last decade, alone. They're beautiful pieces of workmanship.


Non-rifles:

Field & Stream notes The Winchester Model 12 as a landmark model (I own one). I think an Ithaca model 37 in 16 gauge is an even better gun.

Colt 1911 - a fantastic, timeless, pistol.
 
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22LR, bolt action or semi-auto, any brand.

30/06, any action, any brand.

Springfield 03A3, any caliber, sporterized or original which takes care of above requirement.
 
Collection meaning not necessarily a hunting/self defense battery.

Model 94 in .30-.30
or
Model 70 in 30.06
or
Browning Superposed
or
Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300 Wby Mag
 
Pre-war Model 70, Model 12, Model 62, pre-64 model 94, Colt SA, Smith 29, Smith 19, Colt 1911, Browning Citori, Remington 700, 870, Model 7, Ruger 77, Mark I, Mini-14, redhawk, super blackhawk Marlin 336, savage 99, Sako, Colt Sauer, Tikka Lite, Weatherby Mark 5, Savage 110, Dan wesson, Winchester 1895
milsurp. Garand, 1903 springfield, Mauser 98, Luger, M1, M15
These are just a few to get you started. Good luck in acquiring your basic collection!
 
Ruger 10/22
Browning Buckmark
Remington 870 pump shot gun
Saiga 12 (dno't konw if I seplled taht rghit?)
FN SCAR 17
FN SCAR 16 or Bushmaster ACR
AR 15 any brand
Glock what ever caliber series is best for you
1911 what ever brand you prefer
Lever action rifle any brand or caliber
Revolver any brand or caliber
Bolt gun any brand or caliber
I think that covers a well rounded safe:)
 
I'm a fan of a functioning collection, there are a few guns that I wouldn't mind just keeping up on the wall for looks, but I'd rather be able to shoot everything I own.

I've got so far:

Savage FCXP3 - .300WM
Mossberg 464 - 30-30
Savage Springfield 64e - 12ga
Glock 22 - .40
S&W 340PD - .357
Ruger 10/22

I guess I kinda started this thread just to figure out what I want next :D
 
At least a half dozen 22 rimfire rifles. I have a Marlin model 60, a Rem. 552, and a CZ. So I need a few more.
At least one lever action. I have a Glenfield model 30 in 30-30
At least two bolt action centerfire rifles. I have an old JC Higgins husqvarna actioned 30.06, looking for something in 221 fireball
At least one handgun for protection. I have 3, 2 for cc and a rock island 45 for fun and home defense.
At least one hand gun for plinking. Don't have one but have my eye on a nice ruger.
At least one single action revolver for fun and / or hunting. Preferably a Ruger single action in .357.
At least one shotgun, preferably a pump.
And throw in a couple of military type rifles for the hell of it. I have a recently acquired Mosin Nagant, and may buy another. That should be enough for starters.
 
My idea of the "standard" collection is:

Browning BAR (any caliber)

Remington 870 12ga.

Marlin 336 30-30

Remington 700 (any caliber)

Ruger 10/22

22 pistol
 
Early Win. 52, either sporter or match. I see no one has included any American classic single shots...Win. high & low walls, Ballards, Sharps, 74', or Borchardt, Rem. rolling blocks, Provedence Tool Co. Martini match rifles.
 
My collection

my collection has a AR 15/22, Henery 22lr, Henery 44 mag lever, Rock River AR 15 223/5.56, 2 M-1 Carbines, a very old 22lr semi auto of unknown name or fame and a 20 gauge single shot shotgun. a a whole basket full of pistols. I buy and shoot what I like.
 
Ruger 77 MKII Target 308, Cooper 22 22-250 Varmint Extreme, Sako 75 7mm Rem Mag, Custom Mauser action 358 Win, Custom Varmint Ar-15, Henry Big Boy 357, Henry Goldenboy 22, Winchester 9422 Magnum Laminate, Winchester 94 30-30, Marlin 60, Benelli Montefeltro 12ga, Ruger Red Label 28ga, Ruger Red Label All-Weather 12ga, Kimber Stainless Raptor II, S&W 629 Classic 44 Mag, Ruger MKII Target, Ruger Charger, and my 50 BMG is my collection
 
I don't collect, I accumulate and I shoot. No safe queens for me. I don't have a Remington 700 nor do I particularly want one. I had one once, sold it the next day. I don't care for Rugers or Ar's, Ak's, etc. I do have a sporterized 98 mauser and a sporterized 1903A3. Several lever guns including an original 1887 Winchester. Would like to have a Garand to go with my M1 carbine tho.
 
My list: only just begun...

I'm only 3 deep on my list. Things started shaping up in pairs, with a category example and a trainer edition in .22LR. But then there were some categories where I like multiple examples. *means I have it

1) semi-auto, mag-fed carbine
Marlin 795* / Ruger 10/22
M1 carbine, USGI

2) bolt action, scoped
CZ-455*
CZ-550 in .308 or Remington 700

3) AR-15/AK47 or similar civilian version of assault rifle
S&W M&P15 22
AR-15 (AK-47/SKS doesn't appeal)

4) Lever action
Marlin 39a Mountie - gotta be a straight stock, but would prefer non-checkered stock, too.
Winchester pre-1960 30-30 or Marlin 92c .357

5) Semi-auto full-sized pistol - could go nuts in this category
CZ-kadet*
CZ-75b / Beretta 92fs / 1911

6) historical interest
M1 Garand / M1 Carbine

7) Home defense shotgun
Mossberg 500 / Remington 870
 
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