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[swiftone]

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[81turbota]

I'm sorry to hear about your breakage, indeed these pistols are old and have an unknown round count.

I shoot everything I own, but some more than others. My Lahti has been flawless with 500+ rounds, my Tokarev 750+ rounds and my 1916 Colt 300+. I have owned these pistols less than a year, so I cannot comment as to long term use. The only issue I have ran in to is weak recoil springs on my VIS35.

[saki302]

IMO, any owned guns should be functional guns. I would definitely repair both.

It's unusual for old (but not abused) pistols to break, I think you just got unlucky. Fix them, and enjoy them at the range!

-Dave

[Irrelavant]

I shoot all of mine as well. My CZ27 (Nazi), Beretta 1935 (4UT Nazi), 38 Webley, Tokarev, all get shot. I have had minor issues, such as weak springs, or worn out pieces, but IMHO it is normal maintenance that should be performed at least every 70 years or so If you repair your 2 pistols, make sure to do a total inspection. That way if you need parts, you can save on shipping. Good luck, and keep us posted on the progress.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Fix and shoot.

[gun toting monkeyboy]

I shoot a Bodeo revolver from 1894 every so often. And one of the guns I am likely going to put on my CCW if Peruta ever finishes is a 1917 vintage Colt revolver. I have quite a few pistols that are past the century mark and still work just fine. No point in owning guns that don't work.

-Mb

[sukagescks]

a few pistols that are past the century mark and still work just fine. No point in owning guns that don't work.

[Mark49]

What fun is to own them and not show off on occasion. C&R parts are plentiful and usually reasonable

[Lucky Scott]

Next weekend I will be bringing a 1915 Mosin out to shoot. I like to shoot them once in a while, no matter how old. I understand collecting guns and not shooting them, but it is so much more fun even if it is just every so often.

[Barbarosa]

I shoot my WW II era Mauser HSc all the time. I also shoot several revolvers I have from the late 1800's and very early 1900's. I figure if they break I'll get them fixed. For me a big part of enjoying guns is getting to use them.

[Irrelavant]

OP, are you using the same ammo as last time you shot them? if you changed ammo, it might explain why they both broke. Just a thought.

[jonny13sb]

All guns in my collection get tested at least once, some more than others. My only problem is I've been buying them faster than I can shoot them. I research each piece to identify any inherent weaknesses and work around them. Knowing that dry firing(never a good practice) certain pistols/rifles will result in a broken firing pin that may be hard to find or in the case of my Star model B hard to install or using ammo that's too hot that will result in damage to one of my cherished pieces is to be avoided.
All that said I agree with the other posters that guns that don't shoot aren't worth owning.

[Pyrite]

Well, the parts are on the way and the two guns will be fixed (not doing so was never an option)

It was just a bummer that two of my Walthers broke on the same day, same range trip, when it was the first time either had been out for over a year!

I do inspect my collectable weapons...it is just kind of hard to figure out what piece of 70/80 year old metal was going to give up, and when!

When you get them fixed, you might want to separate them in the safe so they don't conspire to "mess with your mind" again.
Guns just like to have fun.

[zinfull]

I would never shoot a RZM PPK as it would be cheaper to buy 4 PPK for the price of the RZM. There are plenty of shooter grade WWII guns that will not be hurt by parts breaking.

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Dry firing depends on the pistol. It isn't a bad habit unless it can damage the firearm. A Cz-52? You'll likely break the firing pin. A S&W revolver? Dry fire away. You won't hurt a thing. Don't make blanket statements about things like that. They tend to be more based on Internet myths than reality.

-Mb