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Offline Krylandalian

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« on: November 02, 2016, 05:06:55 PM »
I never thought of myself as a collector.  However,  Seems I am!  I have many various gen Colts and want more!  I   u s e   them though!  They all have been fired except the one  'Brownboxer'  I have (3rd Dragoon).  I have accessories for them, holsters, belts and and and.    I have many replicas but am currently  'culling'  them.  Replacing all with  'Reproductions'.

Also,  I want the accessories for them.  I mean the Colt Gen series accessories.   V e r y   difficult to find though.  I have, as of   y e t! ,  not found any.  I m  not busting my back doing so, however I am actively searching.

So far, I have no driving urge to have a '51 Navy or Pocket Navy.  Never did want them.  for whatever reason,  never liked them.  Nor the Paterson.  Every day is a new day though.  We ll  see what we ll  see! , won t  we?

So,  reckon I am a collector.
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2016, 09:08:01 PM »
It kinda sneaks up on you.
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2016, 08:53:01 AM »
Quote from: Captainkirk on November 02, 2016, 09:08:01 PM
It kinda sneaks up on you.
*6'  +1 on this!!!
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2016, 12:44:41 PM »
Quote from: Krylandalian on November 02, 2016, 05:06:55 PM
So far, I have no driving urge to have a '51 Navy ...

I’m curious – why don’t you care for 51’s?  The looks?  Shooting characteristics? Other? Inquiring minds want to know.
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2017, 06:45:50 PM »
I did get a Pocket Navy.  It is a favorite.  It is the only Colt I have with an oiled grip.  I love it!
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2017, 07:41:49 AM »
You will find, through time, that sooner or later each one becomes your "favorite" in it's own special way...
« Last Edit: January 03, 2017, 11:01:34 AM by Captainkirk »
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2017, 10:59:05 AM »
Hi, I'm not a collector of original firearms. The way I rationalize my collection is to compare the cost of revolvers compared to a $1000.00+ green fee of a golfer. That lets me buy ~5 BP revolvers a year. My wife has even resigned herself to that argument. And Kirk, the new one is always the favorite.

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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2017, 11:04:12 AM »
Quote from: ssb73q on January 03, 2017, 10:59:05 AM
Hi, I'm not a collector of original firearms. The way I rationalize my collection is to compare the cost of revolvers compared to a $1000.00+ green fee of a golfer. That lets me buy ~5 BP revolvers a year. My wife has even resigned herself to that argument. And Kirk, the new one is always the favorite.

Regards,
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Not always! I spent most of my New Year's Day time-off in front of the TV playing with my 1851 Navy and deciding it was my favorite of the moment! Of course, this usually happens with all of them at some time throughout the course of the year! L@.
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2017, 11:08:53 AM »
Also, I don't believe you have to own original firearms to be a collector. ALL my BP guns are Italian imports and I do consider myself a collector...I collect Italian imports. A BP revolver does not have to be an original, an antique, or even expensive to be worthy of collecting.
When I first got involved with these forums I owned three BP revolvers; I have managed to "collect" a bunch more since then! L@.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2017, 09:47:13 PM »
And as we collect, I find tastes in the models change as one either expands or shrinks
the numbers acquired. At least for me. Remingtons are nice, however I know lean more
to Colts, I quess because there is more variation in designs over the its long history.
So I have a wider selection to tempt me......... ::)
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2017, 05:30:26 PM »
Wow!  Cap n,  your so right on with that bit about-  overtime,, all are the favorite.

Each time I select one for my date, it is my favorite!!!
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2017, 09:02:42 PM »
"Also, I don't believe you have to own original firearms to be a collector. ALL my BP guns are Italian imports and I do consider myself a collector...I collect Italian imports. A BP revolver does not have to be an original, an antique, or even expensive to be worthy of collecting."

I agree. I find it funny when somebody says "those aren't collectible" yet there are people who collect them.
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2017, 12:02:44 AM »
I think you re  right on with this.
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2017, 05:49:31 AM »
The 51 is my favorite and I'm more of an accumulator than a collector.
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2017, 08:06:23 AM »
There are odder things to collect than Italian revolvers

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And no I don't collect staplers
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