Antiques? Anyone?

[Emdawg]

I collect firearms from before the 1899 cut-off date (I do have some C&Rs), because they are easy to get a hold of and I think that they are full of history.

I currently have a 1884 Springfield Long Range Rifle in 45-70 gov't, a 1898 Springfield in 30-40 Krag and a 1895 7mm Chilean Mauser. I have been trying to get a Martini Henry, but they are a pain in the rear to get in good condition.


So does anyone else here collect some blasts from the past or am I a lone ranger here?

[ElvenSoul]

Just FYI Idaho used to may still have a special hunting season for those oldies. I used to have a Brown Bess and a Sharps that I would take hunting up there. Then one day a guy offered me a big wad of cash and like a idiot I said yes. Sold both rifles

[Emdawg]

I have an 1874 Sharps, but it is a clone by EMF/Pedersoli.

It is a beauty and it fires well. I just need to get the Berthier sights for it fixed or no bison for me!

[ElvenSoul]

I've fired a Krag and a Trap Door very nice rifles.

[Emdawg]

The Krag is smoother than water and the Trapdoor is very accurate for it's age. I am happy with my sweeties.

[ElvenSoul]

I would love to see a Krag vs Garand vs M24 vs M4 Battle!

[Emdawg]

Just the smoke screen from the 1873/1884 would end the battle

[ElvenSoul]

I used to own a black powder 10G SxS. I fired it both barrels once at Lyle Creek and silenced the place. So much smoke. My shoulder has never been the same since.

[ElvenSoul]

Then I allways wanted one of these!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nock_gun

[CC Gunsmithing]

I'd love to find an affordable 30/40 (krag) for my Dad...

[Emdawg]

I have one in awesome shape, but I don't think you would like what I would consider "affordable"

[CC Gunsmithing]

No, I'd consider that a collectable, to be hung on the wall in a very nice oak and glass case

[Williexcited]

I have a 1878 swiss rifle for sale if anyone is interested

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=523009