My brother in law recently lost his father. He told me he had a collection of over 300 guns when he passed, and now his son is selling most of them. He called me today and said I could get a first stab before they go on the market. He does not know what he has exactly...and there is not an inventory list. He just said he collected a lot of everything.
I don't really need anything, but some bucket list items I have had the itch for are a Tikka, a Remington 700, a lever action, and a 1911.
The budget is tight on this, especially if I am buying up a ton of ammo. I like owning guns but I wouldn't consider myself knowledgeable on guns...
What model Tikka would be around $750 or lower that is a solid and accurate gun?
Same question but for Remington 700?
What lever action do you recommend? Marlin or Henry were two that came to mind. And what caliber? I always figured 30-30... but I really don't know that much about lever actions.
Finally, I know 1911 is very customizable. Do I go for the cheapest and rebuild? I know nothing about them... just always wanted to own what I consider a true piece of history in the tradition and design...
Such a long post that is vague and open ended. If you could please share any guidance I would be most grateful. I do not know calibers, conditions, etc. Oh, and its in Phoenix so is shipping an issue for ammo, rifles, hand guns or shotguns an issue?
I thought about just renting a car and driving back... depends on what he has. He is going to look for me to see if there is anything I want...
Thanks again GS.
I don't really need anything, but some bucket list items I have had the itch for are a Tikka, a Remington 700, a lever action, and a 1911.
The budget is tight on this, especially if I am buying up a ton of ammo. I like owning guns but I wouldn't consider myself knowledgeable on guns...
What model Tikka would be around $750 or lower that is a solid and accurate gun?
Same question but for Remington 700?
What lever action do you recommend? Marlin or Henry were two that came to mind. And what caliber? I always figured 30-30... but I really don't know that much about lever actions.
Finally, I know 1911 is very customizable. Do I go for the cheapest and rebuild? I know nothing about them... just always wanted to own what I consider a true piece of history in the tradition and design...
Such a long post that is vague and open ended. If you could please share any guidance I would be most grateful. I do not know calibers, conditions, etc. Oh, and its in Phoenix so is shipping an issue for ammo, rifles, hand guns or shotguns an issue?
I thought about just renting a car and driving back... depends on what he has. He is going to look for me to see if there is anything I want...
Thanks again GS.
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