I know that this subject has been covered to some extent in other threads, but I am curious to know how many fellow collectors actually launch bullets out of their collectible firearms, or just display them. I think it has a lot to do with how you see your collection. As for myself, I shoot ALL of my firearms at least once or twice, and a few are actually brought to the range frequently. As a matter of fact, I will not own a firearm that will not funtion as issued.
But I guess the point I am getting at is the type of collectors we are. For example, some guys will only collect near mint, matching rigs, and would pale at the thought of "risking" their prized possesions shooting them.
Others, like myself, do not seem to be as concerned by all matching numbers, as long as the firearm is complete with original parts, and in good shape, I'm happy. Most of my 26 guns are "shooters" From my point of view, many, if not most WW2 small arms(not limited to German) were repaired or rebuilt at least once. So as long as it is a correct piece, I'm happy. (I also get cheaper guns, LOL)
But I shoot my matched guns too. One example, I have a Japanese Type99, early, guaranteed vet bring back(bought it in 69 from the vet. Knew him), 99% blue, few dings in stock, all matching including dust cover, and with cleaning rod, and original sling (marked with writing) and monopod. I shoot it every couple years.
So guys, are you a "shooter" or a "wall hanger" or a combination of both? Probably should have made this a poll.
Tschuss,
Johnnie
But I guess the point I am getting at is the type of collectors we are. For example, some guys will only collect near mint, matching rigs, and would pale at the thought of "risking" their prized possesions shooting them.
Others, like myself, do not seem to be as concerned by all matching numbers, as long as the firearm is complete with original parts, and in good shape, I'm happy. Most of my 26 guns are "shooters" From my point of view, many, if not most WW2 small arms(not limited to German) were repaired or rebuilt at least once. So as long as it is a correct piece, I'm happy. (I also get cheaper guns, LOL)
But I shoot my matched guns too. One example, I have a Japanese Type99, early, guaranteed vet bring back(bought it in 69 from the vet. Knew him), 99% blue, few dings in stock, all matching including dust cover, and with cleaning rod, and original sling (marked with writing) and monopod. I shoot it every couple years.
So guys, are you a "shooter" or a "wall hanger" or a combination of both? Probably should have made this a poll.
Tschuss,
Johnnie
eek: . When I do this I gave the oportunity to someone to hold a real part of WWI or WWII. Their satisfied look is a good feeling.
). Not to mention guys like our boardmates Merdock and Stevezz, who live in UK, where the law (and the guns available) are much more harder. For guys like us, to fire a collectble gun is an unacceptable liability.
I also never shoot my G33/40, or my K43 sniper. (ok, I did shoot it once, but that was it!)
Used the bolt to eject the rest of the clip and put it back together. After checking the latch, tried one more time... the same thing! We slapped his action in my stock and it worked fine, so I told him the email the cmp and tell them. The danes cut out a little extra room around the trigger group latch so the stamped triggerguard unhooks after every shot. He looked so bummed out!! I also think a milled triggerguard would fix the problem, but the stock is no beauty either. Always be careful when shooting old guns!!
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