how many

Capt'n Mil Coll · 11-09-2009, 10:44 AM

Well I HAD 135 now....HEE HEEE HEEE

Capt'n Mil Coll · 11-09-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tack Driver

That's an impressive number. I wonder where Knightrider's at, I know he owns a bunch.

I think I have Knightrider beat on numbers. I truly LOVE his collection of black guns. I think nope I KNOW there are at least 2 others on here that make my collection look like nothing. But the whole reason I collect is the fun of shooting an Enfield against a K98. Or a Type 99 Arisaka against an 03A3. I do this a lot. Just to see how the different rifles do against each other. I dont know everything about a certain type of rifle like Jimb or Orlando knows the M1 Carbines. Or Alan De Enfield knows Enfields. But I know a little about a lot of rifles.

Everyone has their own reasons for owning a firearm. It may be a .22 cus they like to blast squirrels. Or a .600 Nitro for that Giraffe skin rug they want. Mine is WWII long rifles. Sure I have 20 or so handguns and 20 or so shotguns. But the old heavy duty battle rifles just hold a special place in my heart. My rifle were used to take a LOT of lives. My rifles were used to save a LOT of lives. My rifles were used for both good and evil purposes.

I think closest on collecting types me and brudder Mooseman are of the same philosopy. And close to the same number rifles. Although not close to the same amount of ammo.

As for how I got them. I bought Mausers for $30 back in 2000. I bought Enfields for $100. each. And yes I go to pawn shops, auctions, gunshows, big box stores, flea markets, garage sales and any other place I can think of to find more for less. I bought 4 H&R shotguns from a guy for $40 each. I see others on here buying the same way.
I paid $475 for one M1 Garand and $100 for the other.

Barkey42 · 11-09-2009, 12:21 PM

Since Capt'n Mil Cill brought up the cost of some of his guns, I'm curious to know what is most expensive/valuable gun folks have in their collections.

The most I've paid for a gun in my small "collection" of 15 guns is $1250 for a pre-WWII Marlin Model 90 O/U .410 bore. All of the others (new and used) were under $900.

deerhuntertyler · 11-15-2009, 10:55 AM

16.

scchokedaddy · 11-16-2009, 07:02 PM

Not enough yet oops here comes old lady

Dan K. Evans · 11-17-2009, 01:16 PM

My safe is full, three concealed around the house, two in the closet and two under the bed....I think 40 in all.

Kodiak32 · 11-17-2009, 07:09 PM

My collection is fairly modest in comparison to Capt'n and others on this site.

The great thing about this site is you can get a good review on almost any firearm before you buy it, from an actual owner.

By the way Capt'n, I was able to get the USGI mags to work in the Tommy Gun, thanks.

cooker300 · 11-17-2009, 07:24 PM

15guns

600$

k-80 · 12-12-2009, 08:22 PM

im only up to 9

but im ony 15 so cash is hard to get for a gun

k-80 · 12-12-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by redrider13

Well...you can only shoot one at a time....

I have 7 for myself and about 10 more that my dad owns in my house.

not true!!!

Mooseman684 · 12-12-2009, 08:28 PM

I lost count after 100...but I'm catching up to Capt Mil ! LOL (But I have More Ammo !)

turkn8r1 · 12-12-2009, 09:17 PM

beyween 105 and 110.
$1,800.00 plus $2,200.00 worth of optics and mounts.

Browning · 12-26-2009, 11:04 AM

Well in my collection I have:
1 pistol
1 ML
2 centerfire rifles
1 rimfire
2 shotguns
But my I also have my papaws gun collection that was passed down to me which has about 14-15 guns of all shapes and sizes.

wunhunglo · 12-26-2009, 11:10 AM

I thought at first it was just Shotguns the post was about and I've only got 6 & a half of those, counting a spare set of barrels as a half. 3 x 410, 3 1/2 x 12g. other guns only around the 20 mark but I reckon I'm doing all right for living in the UK where they don't like guns.

MontyEllis · 12-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I have about 30, maybe a few more. Certainly not less. My next purchase will be a second gunsafe.

lazyman06 · 12-26-2009, 11:28 AM

I've got a SA .45 XD,
S&W 357.
Beretta Tomkat,
Nylon 66 22.,
1927 Super Dreadnaught 12 gauge,
Marlin 30-30
Yugo SKS
My most expensive one was my XD 45. $600
I'm about to get a Maverick Security 88

11-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#21
Capt'n Mil Coll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 4,132	Well I HAD 135 now....HEE HEEE HEEE __________________ Its going to take more than a zombie vampire lezibian biker whore to ruin my day.

11-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#24
deerhuntertyler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Medford MN Posts: 427	16. __________________ I'm a farm boy who definitely isn't afraid of hard work! If its worth doing, its worth doing right!

11-17-2009, 01:16 PM	#26
Dan K. Evans Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 86	My safe is full, three concealed around the house, two in the closet and two under the bed....I think 40 in all. Last edited by Dan K. Evans; 11-17-2009 at 01:18 PM.

11-17-2009, 07:24 PM	#28
cooker300 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hershey PA Posts: 355 Blog Entries: 3	15guns 600$ __________________ one shot one kill " I've always been crazy but it keeps me from going insane " Waylon Jennings

12-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#31
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 12,788	I lost count after 100...but I'm catching up to Capt Mil ! LOL (But I have More Ammo !) __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#23
Barkey42 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 41	Since Capt'n Mil Cill brought up the cost of some of his guns, I'm curious to know what is most expensive/valuable gun folks have in their collections. The most I've paid for a gun in my small "collection" of 15 guns is $1250 for a pre-WWII Marlin Model 90 O/U .410 bore. All of the others (new and used) were under $900.

11-16-2009, 07:02 PM	#25
scchokedaddy Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sc Posts: 31	Not enough yet oops here comes old lady

11-17-2009, 07:09 PM	#27
Kodiak32 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 527	My collection is fairly modest in comparison to Capt'n and others on this site. The great thing about this site is you can get a good review on almost any firearm before you buy it, from an actual owner. By the way Capt'n, I was able to get the USGI mags to work in the Tommy Gun, thanks.

12-12-2009, 08:22 PM	#29
k-80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 501	im only up to 9 but im ony 15 so cash is hard to get for a gun

12-12-2009, 09:17 PM	#32
turkn8r1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 395	beyween 105 and 110. $1,800.00 plus $2,200.00 worth of optics and mounts. __________________ "Go Ahead. Skin That Smoke Wagon and See What Happens Next".

12-26-2009, 11:04 AM	#33
Browning Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pattyville Posts: 253	Well in my collection I have: 1 pistol 1 ML 2 centerfire rifles 1 rimfire 2 shotguns But my I also have my papaws gun collection that was passed down to me which has about 14-15 guns of all shapes and sizes.

12-26-2009, 11:10 AM	#34
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 4,842	I thought at first it was just Shotguns the post was about and I've only got 6 & a half of those, counting a spare set of barrels as a half. 3 x 410, 3 1/2 x 12g. other guns only around the 20 mark but I reckon I'm doing all right for living in the UK where they don't like guns. __________________ How can I 'Soar with the Eagles' when I'm working with such 'Turkeys'!

12-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#35
MontyEllis Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: El Dorado County, Ca. Posts: 79	I have about 30, maybe a few more. Certainly not less. My next purchase will be a second gunsafe. __________________ The five boxes of FREEDOM - Soap, Ballot, Jury, Witness and Cartridge.

12-26-2009, 11:28 AM	#36
lazyman06 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 12	I've got a SA .45 XD, S&W 357. Beretta Tomkat, Nylon 66 22., 1927 Super Dreadnaught 12 gauge, Marlin 30-30 Yugo SKS My most expensive one was my XD 45. $600 I'm about to get a Maverick Security 88