Campfire Question on Gun Collections

[curtintex]

I've got a decent collection of guns. Nothing that would probably catch a collector's eye. Nothing too expensive or overly special, besides some family heirlooms, just practical guns that I use from time to time. I mostly bow hunt deer, so I don't use my hunting rifles much, unless I'm hunting with kids, but I sure keep buying them when I see a deal and I like nice glass on them. I have a few ARs, a lot of O/U shotguns, a few autoloaders, a couple dozen pistols in both revolver and autoloader.

I also now have 6 grandkids (4 girls and two boys) from my two oldest girls and no reason to think the two younger girls won't give me the same someday. I'd like to start a nice little collection for each grandkid. I plan to buy a small gun safe for each one and put them in my shop. I'll add a few to each safe from my collection and add to them every now and then. I'm gonna build them a nice collection.

The question is: What are the guns that every collection must have? My thoughts:

AR-15 (5.56) *may not be able to buy them in the future
1911 (.45)
O/U Shotgun (Browning or Beretta)
Autoloader shotgun (Benelli M2)
Remington Nylon 66 (.22) *mainly because I already bought 13 of these
.357 Revolver
Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70 (cal of choice)
Marlin lever gun (30-30)


What doesn't belong or what needs to be added. What's on your list that's not on mine? Thanks for the feedback.

[FireNguns]

Must haves to me are:
Ruger skeleton stock rifles
Winchester model 94 (22, 22mag, 30-30)
Colt Pistols
Lots of AR’s and threaded barrel guns and many suppressors.

Don’t need cheap stuff like Taurus, savage, etc…

[Canoe1]

I'd have a:
Browning Buckmark 22.
Rugar 10/22
Marlin model 60
Remington 870



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[bowhuntntxn]

I would replace the 357 with a gender appropriate carry gun. Meaning something like a P365 or G42.

You could probably sell off a few of Nylon 66s to fund all of your gun purchases for a while!

[Shane]

Gotta add a nice old side by side and a Weatherby Mark V to the list.

[TX03RUBI]

Full size pistols
Compact carry pistols
Bolt guns ranging from 223 to a large magnum.
A handful of ARs from short barrel red dots to a 18-20” variant with magnified optic
A shotgun for every occasion. Waterfowl, upland game, clays, etc
Enough rimfires to keep the kids and grandkids entertained

And absolutely most importantly a suppressor for each!

[SmTx]

Every kid needs a single action .22

Coming from Grandpa skip the Rough Rider and go single 6

[Chew]

Henry 22s, ruger 10/22, 22 pistol.

Compact 9mm with mags/holsters

Ammo may be the hardest thing to get in the future. Stock up.

[Artos]

Long term guns that will appreciate in value:


Pre-64 Winchester 22lr
52
61
62
63
75

Pre-64 model 70's
Pre-64 levers of your liking

Colt Snake series wheel guns (pre current models) Diamondbacks / King Cobra & Pythons being most abundant. Law Enforcement series wheel guns are a lower price point option as well. Detective / Trooper / Officers Model Match

Kimber of Oregon 22lr (model 82 with several variants / options available) Made nice centerfires as well.

The minty Remington guns (pre bankruptcy) are becoming quite collectable be them centerfire, rimfire & shotguns...tons of options here.

Older Sako guns are doing well.

Smith & Wesson Pinned / Recessed wheel guns.

I'll post more as they pop in my noggin.

[fish4food]

They’ve got the guns lined out,

How about 10K rounds of each caliber.

[hogslayer78]

Curt I have marlin 1987 I believe or 88 jm stamp 30/30 I may part with. Been thinking about about it.

[curtintex]

Originally Posted by fish4food

They’ve got the guns lined out,

How about 10K rounds of each caliber.

Good point.

[TD2000]

I find my Savage 24 in 223/20ga my go to when riding the ranch

Also good safe gun being a single shot hammer gun

[Texas Grown]

Stainless Ruger Mk II 22LR pistol, preferably with the bull barrel.

[doright]

I agree with Artos. At least one of something that is a collectable.

[M16]

A machine gun for each would be nice. Even if they don’t shoot them from an investment standpoint they have been awesome.

[Gumbo Man]

Single shot .410

[okrattler]

Pump shotgun. Mossberg 500,Remington 870 or Benelli Supernova. I'll add an H&R single shot .410 in there as well.

Ruger 10/22 or Marlin model 60.

1911 .45, Beretta model 92 or Glock.

Ruger Mk2 or Browning Buckmark .22 pistol.

Ruger M77 or Hawkeye,Remington 700 or Winchester model 70.

A good AR or AK-47 or two. All of these guns will go and go. Which is what I look for in a gun. As long as you take decent care of them they'll still be working long after we're all gone.

[PYBUCK]

I would like to find a Savage pump 410 with vent rib. I had 1 as a kid and traded it for a 12 guage.

I have a Remington Model 12 in 22 rem special with an octagon barrel that was my grandfathers. Does anyone else have one of these?

[duckhunter175]

A collection for each grandkid is quite the endeavor, love it!!

For collections I love wood/blued guns-- take some upkeep and effort for maintenance and look great anywhere you have them!

A collection should have:

-Bolt Action 22 (77/22 or something nice wood/blued)
-Semi-Auto 22 (10/22 of any flavor)
-Small bore O/U 28/.410
-Semi-Auto 20ga (wood/blued)- good for skeet, dove, etc
-Duck Gun- black or camo 12ga, 3.5"

Centerfire Rifles--
-Ruger No1 in a smaller bore cartridge
-A good wood/blued bolt gun of sporter variety in a cartridge that will forever be available-- older Ruger 77, Pre-64 M70, etc
-Precision bolt gun-- lots to learn on a range about ballistics and wind when you are lobbing 308 @ 800 yards- an old classic VS, VSSF, LTR or Police would be cool

Pistols
-small .22 of some variety
-a good daily carry 9mm
-a classic 1911
-a big bore revolver 'BBQ' gun

I think this list could go on forever with 'one off's if you get into ARs and other types of centerfire rifles that would be cool to have but not necessarily a requirement of a collection!

[Brute Killer]

You have grandkids!?

[Daddy D]

Pre 64 lever actions and factory engraved colt single actions

[Fishndude]

Some Kimbers that are too pretty to shoot

[Artos]

Originally Posted by Fishndude

Some Kimbers that are too pretty to shoot

[curtintex]

Originally Posted by Brute Killer

You have grandkids!?

Six of them.

Ages 5,4,4,3,2 & 8mo. People ask me who I love the most and I tell them "my son-in-laws". I don't want them girls coming back home with all those dang kids.

[100%TtId]

A BAR and/or an Auto 5 to teach them the brilliance and historical significance of one John Moses Browning.

[Draco]

Every collection should have a nice side x side in it. Maybe you could get one for each grand kid like this Merkle, a great buy at about $16,000.

[Adgerc15]

.22 long rifle
20g pump shotgun & o/u
12g semiauto & o/u
5.56 AR
270
30-06
45 1911
9mm semi auto
357 revolver
great gun cleaning kit
ammo for each caliber
sand bag bench rests
noise cancelling ear protection

I would say brand agnostic but stick with reputable stuff. For me I know where I would lean to get them affordable quality. This would also mimic the type of collection I would keep for myself.
I also like a BBL 223 or 22-250 for plinking and maybe a fancy saddle rifle like an old pre64 in 30cal

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[jdg13]

Hi point in $100 bill finish

[lanceodom]

Win pre 64. Merkel, Ruger #1. Lots others mentioned previously.

[db@100]

Weatherby Mark 5 German made.
Original Kleinguenther made in Seguin.

[PhotonSlinger]

How about a Remington 870 wing master, Remington 1100, and a Remington LT 20. Nothing fancy but everybody has a love for these!

[curtintex]

Great advice all. Except for Draco.

[BUCKSTAR]

Colt Single Action Army

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[Dale Moser]

Life is too short to shoot pump shotguns, over/unders bigger than 16ga, or any mossberg.

I love the Nylon 66 idea, 22 rifle is covered. Agree on a single six rather than rough rider.

AR is solid, but trash the mil spec triggers, they're all dog ****.

Aside from the classics, Glock 23s for the boys, and 19s for the girls. Everyone should own a couple Glocks.

A short action deer killer (22-250, 243, 257 Rob, 260, or 7mm-08), and a magnum for magnum sized critters. At least one should be a Model 70, 700, 77, or A-bolt.....with a walnut stock.

I agree with a lever gun, I need to quit assin around and buy a Mod 94.

Everyone should have a Pre-64 Win, a Belgian Browning, or a German Weatherby.


As the kids personalities and interests begin to show, your decisions will become clearer. They'll fight over the thermals and suppressors.

[stickman]

Older guns:
Match target colt woodsman
Remington 513T junior special
Model 60
Remington 1100 LT20
Savage 99
Remington 700
Pre64 lever guns
New guns:
Ruger 22/45 lite
Volquartsen .22 rifle
Benelli M2
Tikka CTR
Browning hells canyon
Quality Ar-15 wyldie with plenty of ammo and mags

[az2tx]

Originally Posted by stickman

Older guns:
Match target colt woodsman
Remington 513T junior special
Model 60
Remington 1100 LT20
Savage 99
Remington 700
Pre64 lever guns
New guns:
Ruger 22/45 lite
Volquartsen .22 rifle
Benelli M2
Tikka CTR
Browning hells canyon
Quality Ar-15 wyldie with plenty of ammo and mags

You liked Dustin's Hells Canyon didn't you

[Roy D Mercer]

every one of them needs a AR15 short barrel pistol. Extremely light weight and fun to shoot.
I have a safe full of AR's and the pistol is far away my favorite.

[AlaskaFlyerFan]

Red Rider BB gun

[Huntindad]

I think your gun choices have been covered as well as ammo ideas. Get guns/cans while you can. .22 subsonic with can is a blast to shoot.

AR 15 with adjustable stock is a great kid gun...but you know that already.

the kids will REALLY appreciate what your doing 10-20 years from now. You're a good grand pa.

[stickman]

Originally Posted by az2tx

You liked Dustin's Hells Canyon didn't you

It will likely be my next rifle.

[sotol]

Rifle
Shotgun

Whatever flavor you like.

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[SwampRanger]

Thompson Sub Machine Gun (s)