Hi Tom , great video once again ! I was taught a simple little motto by my grand pa ......... something he used to say ...... “ Son, We work to live ......... we dont live to work ! Now that is not an excuse to spend what we earn foolishly but rather enjoy the most things in life we Can afford , best you could ask for is to enjoy it with loved ones if at all possible. I loved collecting things all my life but it is only recently that i started investigating the root cause of that feeling you get when the little voice in your head tells you ...... you have to get another one of whatever it is your collecting. That answer came pretty sudden ....... its all born from the desire to know what its like owning that little bit different, bigger , faster , more popular , sought after item of what you’re collecting ! So my motto is I have started collecting knowledge , life skill knowledge in particular. Doesn’t cost a thing for most part ! Can certainly help make money and or save it , is it sentimental? Yes for sure it is . Can it be passed on to to family even others ? Yes . Does it suffer the risk of becoming e legal ? Nope . Is it fun collecting / hunting for more ? Yes and yes ( thats why we love videos on youtube , specially yours ) the other fun thing is that one can share knowledge about life skills with any one wanting to learn , and we will be remembered for it ! That does not depreciate ! I hope this makes sense what i am saying here ? I would love to one day (hopefully before I get to join the great heard in Gods garden ) see what life skills could be shared and discussed by a bunch of like minded individuals who loves simply living . Thanks for you’re videos once again . Danie
Everything you said there made perfecr sense and I couldn't agree more.. And you grandpa was a smart man. I also like your thoughts about creating a community of like minded individuals, I just don't know how exactly to do it. RUclips promotes community but at the end of the day this is a one way conversation other than the comments section. But it's certainly something to think about.
There its very easy to share pictures videos etc. Then the content from that group will give you tons of content for your channel , i know people enjoy getting credit in the form of being mentioned in a you tube video , specially by you Tom . Give it some thought.
Danie, I'm definitely considering it along with other options. I'm doing some research now on different things and hopefully I'll be able to impliment some things around Christmas?
Hi Tom, I Really enjoyed your video on collecting. You can live simply and still enjoy the hunt for things you collect. For me, collecting hunting rifles and shot guns have become a passion. I may have mentioned that I collected and restored woodworking tools for years. And found the I don’t use half the tools I collected for woodworking so to fund my gun collecting, I would sell off the unused tools that I had restored and use the small amount of money from that to buy the guns I want for my collection. Put a little sweat equity in an old rusty tool, restore it and sell it for a little profit to put toward my gun collecting. I might find a Stanley plane in a barn that is all rusty and missing parts, I would wire brush all the rust off, replace or make new parts like the wooden totes, polish the steel, sharpen the blade and tune it up. And sell it for a small profit. My only real investment is my time spent restoring it, but since I love doing that, it’s not a real cost to consider. I found a Browning Auto-5, 12 gauge Belgium made from 1960 in pristine condition that I bought with the money from some tools and knives I restored. I found both pre-64 Winchester 94’ s this same way. This also keeps peace with my Wife as we are getting close to retirement and are saving as much of our income as possible. I travel for business and luckily my company lets me drive rather than fly when I travel from my home in CT to VA, TN,NC,SC GA and AL so I can poke around looking for woodworking tools and interesting gun shops when I travel for work. When we are passionate about some hobby, we can always find creative ways to do it. Stay well Tom and thank you again. God bless.
I just think that is great that you're restorung old hand planes and then making money from that to finance your collection! As far as I'm concerned you're providing an invaluable service just restoring those old tools because they're special as well and they don't make them like they used to. And then to be able to profit from what I consider a public service and be able to use that put into something you're even more passionate about well it doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for sharing that.
Amen, Great video. Thank you so much for sharing your life experiences with the younger folks like myself. Getting out of debt really was a life changer for us. Please continue making videos. You are like the Bob Ross of the Outdoorsmen.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I only recently discovered your channel and I agree with the original poster. Your simple living and philosophical approach to life and your homespun honesty are welcome respite from the very uncertain times we’re living in these days. Count me in as another subscriber.
Dad was a WW2 marksman and really had a deep knowledge of firearms and wasn't interested in owning anything he didn't have a need for. The odd thing was when a couple years before he died he wanted an MI Garand. He went looking at one ,but when the salesman put the gun in his hands he couldn't hold it. He didn't buy it. He was in bad health and that the only reason I think he wanted it is that the M1 saved his life so many times , maybe he thought it could do it again. 😎
I used to buy all kinds of firearms. I had tons of them. Then, my life took a turn, and I had to sell all of them to pay lawyer fees, mortgage, then rent, schooling for my children, and lastly, even the electric bill. Honestly, I was happy to have them. They were like a savings account, and they got me through an incredibly challenging time. Now, I am on the other side. And, as I saved money, I wanted to get back some of the things I lost. I remembered that the cheap, or common guns, were very easy for me to let go of. But, the special firearms were like losing a friend. They also paid most of my bills. I realized that I had been an acquirer of firearms, not a collector. So, when I started buying firearms again, I wanted to use a different approach. I would only buy a few, but very high quality firearms, or very special firearms. Oh, I did buy a Hi point 380 ACP carbine, ha! But, it is fun for everyone to shoot, and I certainly can’t lose much money on it. In my opinion, there will always be a buyer for quality firearms and classic firearms. I think high quality, unique, or no longer manufactured classics, are better than money in the bank. I believe it, because unfortunately, I lived it. And, sometimes, on a rainy day, it’s nice to just take one out and admire its craftsmanship and beauty. Perhaps, on a sunny, crisp, fall morning, take it out for a walk in the woods. Or, if you don’t like, or are no longer able to hunt, just bask in the smell of powder at the range. There is something out there for everyone. Take your time. Buy only what is special to you. After all, it is really for you to use and enjoy. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your comment. One thing I really want to do with this channel is encourage things that are really going to help people and being debt free is just such a thing. And I agree completely with your opinion debt = financial slavery.
You're totally right that firearms (at least quality ones) maintain their value. I've bought and sold a fair number of firearms over the years, and I've only sold one at a loss so far. All others have gone for as much or more than I bought them for. In most cases, it's not much more, just enough to feel good about it.
I love collecting but being able to shoot them all, even obsolete roll your own types. But truly investing in precious metals like lead and brass is where it's at!
I am kinda like your uncle in a way. I have collected things for no reason, except that at the time I ran across them, I liked them, and could afford it at the time. I am a firm believer, that you come into this world with nothing, and you will leave it with nothing. Every thing I collect, I look at myself as the caretaker and preservationist of that particular thing and I am enjoying it, at this point in time, and in time, someone else will become the caretaker, and enjoy it after I am gone, and hopefully, they, in turn, will preserve it for someone else as well.
I've come to have a very similar philosophy as I've gotten older and realized my stuff will be here long after I'm gone and it will become someone else's stuff at some point.
Me i normally dont sell a rifle but recently sold a family member a ishapore 2a in 7.62x51 from 1965. He loves enfields has himself 303 i knew he wanted it so makes him happy. His first kid gets that rifle.. btw that fn rifle is beautiful 7x57 is a perfect cartridge
Great video. I view it 'bout the same as you, firearms have a value and a worth, and some do gain value, Colt's, and WInchesters, are examples. My brother used to say, but the high grade, high quality items, because in 20 years they'd increase more in value percentage wise, than say a plain Jane Savage, or 788 Rem., he also collected railroad watches with the same mentality.
I have to agree with him. The higher end ones are more sought after and rarer. And the cartridge a firearm is chambered in can make a big difference as well.
The FN49 was expensive as a surplus gun even way back in my high school days. A good 1917 Enfield could be had for $39, but the FN sold for four times that! Even so, I still regret not buying one in 30-06 back then.
I do love my FN but sadly it's never going to be a great hunting rifle. You can sporterize a 1917 and turn it into a great hunting rifle but there's not much you can do with an FN49 and as is the FN is just too heavy. I could carry it all day as a teenager but it gets heavy going up and down hills with it these days. But it's still a great gun and fun to shoot.
Three things. I have a sporter fn49 too, and I’m hunting for that mount too! Do you have a line on any sellers for that mount? Second thing, you have a better understanding of Bitcoin than you think (I’m an early adopter) ..value and utility is in the mathematics. Third thing is that you are a fantastic presenter and speaker. Keep it up!
Thank you very much for that Jacob. As for the mount, I found mine on ebay but I looked for a lot of years before finding it at a price I could afford. They pop up from time to time you just have to keep checking. And as you can imagine with such a rare mount the prices are usually up there when you do find one, but that's supply and demand.
What is your take on collecting different calibers? If you were planning on “collecting” 4-5 firearms would you have different calibers for each gun or would you have a few of the same calibers to compare them to each other? I’d love to hear what you think about this. I truly enjoy your channel and God Bless you as well. I’m new to guns/hunting. I was raised in a “guns are the devil” house and am hoping to go on my first hunt this year. I currently have a Bergara in 6.5 creedmoor and am thinking of getting a 30-06 and 7 mag or 300 mag also. Thank you for your insight and positive outlook on life.
Hi Blake and I'm glad you've enjoyed my videos. I appreciate that. As for the guns I would get different calibers. The great thing about having different rifles chambered in different cartridges is you can set them up to really specialize in different things. For example you already have a 6.5 and that's a great intermediate range hunting cartridge. I would also say that's is a perfect choice for anyone's first rifle as well. Now if you add the 06 or one of the mags that you mentioned you could set them up for long rang or extreme long range. You would then have a couple of great setups that would let you comfortably hunt a lot of different situations. And it's funny you mentioned this because I'm going to get a lot more indepth on this very topic soon. Good luck and God bless you as well.
That FN 49 is considered better than the M1 Grand from everything I read about it. Never own or fired one. All guns have value. I like the cheap ones like an old Savage 340 to the finest Sako and everything in-between. Lever actions and pumps . They all good.
Yes they are all good and all interesting with their own strengths and weaknesses. As for this FN in 7x57 it is a pure pleasure to shoot. Of course it should be as much as it weights and being a semi auto.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving The thing I like about FN automatic firearms is a little John Moses Brown in there designs. Even the Russian AK 47 stole the safety lever from the recoil operated Browning designed Remington model 8.
Hi Tom and viewers. Well I primarily enjoy old military service rifles. Well this was what I believe may be my last rifle purchase. I always find good books to assist me. And I’m patient. What bothered me was that I wanted an easy cartridge to find and to be able to reload for it. So what I decided on was to find an FN bolt action rifle chambered in 30.06. They made a small quantity of these rifles after WW2. I’m looking forward to receiving this numbers matching rifle. Have a great day. Regards, Charles I wanted a Mauser. And I was
Thanks for sharing that Charles. You touched on some really good points that a lot of people can learn from. You're collecting service rifles and those will always be collectable because of their historical value. You find good books so you aren't just going out and buying stuff. You are making informed decisions. Plus you're patient which is an important trait for any collector. You're also buying quality examples with matching numbers. Those are all great points that everyone interested in collecting firearms should keep in mind. Again, thanks for sharing. And I need purchase a book on FN's myself. I was looking at one recently that covered the military rifles but also had some content on the commercial Mauser actions, and I still need to learn more about those. I hope you enjoy that new rifle!
My thing is 1957 Winchesters, my birth year. Found 4 so far and if I can ever find ammo to feed em it should be a rather noisy birthday in Nov. lol Also like the Glenfield "Critter" guns. Have 2 Squirrels (Mod 60) and I still need the Buck (Mod 30) and Beaver (Mod 20) to round it out.
I showed my Dad a 1958 model 94 Winchester I picked up and mentioned what good of shape it was in to be so old. He looked at me and said "what do mean old?" LOL It's all about perspective. And those Glenfield's and Marlins were some great 22's. I setup my Remington 581 22 and I love it but I would have been just as happy with an old Glenfield. I just happened to stumble across the Remington first.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I found some 12 ga 7.5 shot today so I think I can take the (57) Model 12 out for my first shots soon. I just GOTTA do a little slam fire with her too. Might tickle the steel with the (57) Model 77 while I'm at it.
I had my dads old m1 garrand but I sold it to another military man. Who would value it. Like my dad did he served with a m1. And it was just collecting dust. So I'm glad he's got it. In more of a hunter. So I have hunting guns. I got a small collection of shotguns. And a few deer rifles. But I hunt so. You know ,,,
If certain politicians get there way, we will have to take our life collections to our graves, not to trying to get you political or nothing, a cruise isn't nessarly a waste, you got memories, like comeing back with the butt ich or something, if President potato head gets his way ammo will turn to gold, I woke up one day and thought, I need them all, my wife said WHAT? I was on the hunt one day ran across this little 22, it was so dark I couldn't even see what it was, it loaded from the back of the stock, 50 bucks, that's my kind of money, got it into the light Winchester model 74, no big deal I thought, it was prewar 74, the wonderful goverment put a scope and surpresers on them and sent them to the war efforts as sniper rifles, just a old 22 and a one story
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Tom, you are pure gold. Keep going. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Hi Tom , great video once again !
I was taught a simple little motto by my grand pa ......... something he used to say ...... “ Son, We work to live ......... we dont live to work !
Now that is not an excuse to spend what we earn foolishly but rather enjoy the most things in life we Can afford , best you could ask for is to enjoy it with loved ones if at all possible.
I loved collecting things all my life but it is only recently that i started investigating the root cause of that feeling you get when the little voice in your head tells you ...... you have to get another one of whatever it is your collecting. That answer came pretty sudden ....... its all born from the desire to know what its like owning that little bit different, bigger , faster , more popular , sought after item of what you’re collecting ! So my motto is I have started collecting knowledge , life skill knowledge in particular. Doesn’t cost a thing for most part ! Can certainly help make money and or save it , is it sentimental? Yes for sure it is . Can it be passed on to to family even others ? Yes . Does it suffer the risk of becoming e legal ? Nope . Is it fun collecting / hunting for more ? Yes and yes ( thats why we love videos on youtube , specially yours ) the other fun thing is that one can share knowledge about life skills with any one wanting to learn , and we will be remembered for it ! That does not depreciate ! I hope this makes sense what i am saying here ? I would love to one day (hopefully before I get to join the great heard in Gods garden ) see what life skills could be shared and discussed by a bunch of like minded individuals who loves simply living . Thanks for you’re videos once again . Danie
Everything you said there made perfecr sense and I couldn't agree more.. And you grandpa was a smart man.
I also like your thoughts about creating a community of like minded individuals, I just don't know how exactly to do it. RUclips promotes community but at the end of the day this is a one way conversation other than the comments section. But it's certainly something to think about.
Start a watsapp group
Could help you if you want
There its very easy to share pictures videos etc. Then the content from that group will give you tons of content for your channel , i know people enjoy getting credit in the form of being mentioned in a you tube video , specially by you Tom . Give it some thought.
Danie, I'm definitely considering it along with other options. I'm doing some research now on different things and hopefully I'll be able to impliment some things around Christmas?
Hi Tom, I Really enjoyed your video on collecting. You can live simply and still enjoy the hunt for things you collect. For me, collecting hunting rifles and shot guns have become a passion. I may have mentioned that I collected and restored woodworking tools for years. And found the I don’t use half the tools I collected for woodworking so to fund my gun collecting, I would sell off the unused tools that I had restored and use the small amount of money from that to buy the guns I want for my collection. Put a little sweat equity in an old rusty tool, restore it and sell it for a little profit to put toward my gun collecting. I might find a Stanley plane in a barn that is all rusty and missing parts, I would wire brush all the rust off, replace or make new parts like the wooden totes, polish the steel, sharpen the blade and tune it up. And sell it for a small profit. My only real investment is my time spent restoring it, but since I love doing that, it’s not a real cost to consider. I found a Browning Auto-5, 12 gauge Belgium made from 1960 in pristine condition that I bought with the money from some tools and knives I restored. I found both pre-64 Winchester 94’ s this same way. This also keeps peace with my Wife as we are getting close to retirement and are saving as much of our income as possible. I travel for business and luckily my company lets me drive rather than fly when I travel from my home in CT to VA, TN,NC,SC GA and AL so I can poke around looking for woodworking tools and interesting gun shops when I travel for work. When we are passionate about some hobby, we can always find creative ways to do it. Stay well Tom and thank you again. God bless.
I just think that is great that you're restorung old hand planes and then making money from that to finance your collection! As far as I'm concerned you're providing an invaluable service just restoring those old tools because they're special as well and they don't make them like they used to. And then to be able to profit from what I consider a public service and be able to use that put into something you're even more passionate about well it doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for sharing that.
Amen, Great video. Thank you so much for sharing your life experiences with the younger folks like myself. Getting out of debt really was a life changer for us. Please continue making videos. You are like the Bob Ross of the Outdoorsmen.
I have been called a lot of things, but never the Bob Ross of the Outdoorsmen! Thank you very much for that.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I only recently discovered your channel and I agree with the original poster. Your simple living and philosophical approach to life and your homespun honesty are welcome respite from the very uncertain times we’re living in these days. Count me in as another subscriber.
@@Aduhwan Thank you very much.
Dad was a WW2 marksman and really had a deep knowledge of firearms and wasn't interested in owning anything he didn't have a need for. The odd thing was when a couple years before he died he wanted an MI Garand. He went looking at one ,but when the salesman put the gun in his hands he couldn't hold it. He didn't buy it. He was in bad health and that the only reason I think he wanted it is that the M1 saved his life so many times , maybe he thought it could do it again. 😎
I used to buy all kinds of firearms. I had tons of them. Then, my life took a turn, and I had to sell all of them to pay lawyer fees, mortgage, then rent, schooling for my children, and lastly, even the electric bill. Honestly, I was happy to have them. They were like a savings account, and they got me through an incredibly challenging time. Now, I am on the other side. And, as I saved money, I wanted to get back some of the things I lost. I remembered that the cheap, or common guns, were very easy for me to let go of. But, the special firearms were like losing a friend. They also paid most of my bills. I realized that I had been an acquirer of firearms, not a collector. So, when I started buying firearms again, I wanted to use a different approach. I would only buy a few, but very high quality firearms, or very special firearms. Oh, I did buy a Hi point 380 ACP carbine, ha! But, it is fun for everyone to shoot, and I certainly can’t lose much money on it. In my opinion, there will always be a buyer for quality firearms and classic firearms. I think high quality, unique, or no longer manufactured classics, are better than money in the bank. I believe it, because unfortunately, I lived it. And, sometimes, on a rainy day, it’s nice to just take one out and admire its craftsmanship and beauty. Perhaps, on a sunny, crisp, fall morning, take it out for a walk in the woods. Or, if you don’t like, or are no longer able to hunt, just bask in the smell of powder at the range. There is something out there for everyone. Take your time. Buy only what is special to you. After all, it is really for you to use and enjoy. Thanks for the video.
Well said!
Great video. I especially like the fact that you emphasize financial security and discipline first. debt = financial slavery in my opinion
Thanks for your comment. One thing I really want to do with this channel is encourage things that are really going to help people and being debt free is just such a thing. And I agree completely with your opinion debt = financial slavery.
I agree gents. Nice to find others with common values
Tom I enjoyed your video. Now you have helped me not feel so bad about wanting to add another gun to my collection.
I'm always happy to help! LOL
You're totally right that firearms (at least quality ones) maintain their value. I've bought and sold a fair number of firearms over the years, and I've only sold one at a loss so far. All others have gone for as much or more than I bought them for. In most cases, it's not much more, just enough to feel good about it.
I love collecting but being able to shoot them all, even obsolete roll your own types. But truly investing in precious metals like lead and brass is where it's at!
I am kinda like your uncle in a way. I have collected things for no reason, except that at the time I ran across them, I liked them, and could afford it at the time. I am a firm believer, that you come into this world with nothing, and you will leave it with nothing. Every thing I collect, I look at myself as the caretaker and preservationist of that particular thing and I am enjoying it, at this point in time, and in time, someone else will become the caretaker, and enjoy it after I am gone, and hopefully, they, in turn, will preserve it for someone else as well.
I've come to have a very similar philosophy as I've gotten older and realized my stuff will be here long after I'm gone and it will become someone else's stuff at some point.
Enjoyed that Tom, keep up the good work. Greetings from Ireland. That FN49 is a lovely rifle. Lucky to have it 👍
Thanks John, i do appreciate that.
Me i normally dont sell a rifle but recently sold a family member a ishapore 2a in 7.62x51 from 1965. He loves enfields has himself 303 i knew he wanted it so makes him happy. His first kid gets that rifle.. btw that fn rifle is beautiful 7x57 is a perfect cartridge
Great video. I view it 'bout the same as you, firearms have a value and a worth, and some do gain value, Colt's, and WInchesters, are examples. My brother used to say, but the high grade, high quality items, because in 20 years they'd increase more in value percentage wise, than say a plain Jane Savage, or 788 Rem., he also collected railroad watches with the same mentality.
I have to agree with him. The higher end ones are more sought after and rarer. And the cartridge a firearm is chambered in can make a big difference as well.
The FN49 was expensive as a surplus gun even way back in my high school days. A good 1917 Enfield could be had for $39, but the FN sold for four times that! Even so, I still regret not buying one in 30-06 back then.
I do love my FN but sadly it's never going to be a great hunting rifle. You can sporterize a 1917 and turn it into a great hunting rifle but there's not much you can do with an FN49 and as is the FN is just too heavy. I could carry it all day as a teenager but it gets heavy going up and down hills with it these days. But it's still a great gun and fun to shoot.
I’m a Lee Enfield collector. I only have 3 but they are my pride and joy
It on;y takes one to be a collector and I'm envious that you have three! And I agree they are special.
VERY WISE INFORMATION THANK YOU SIR
Three things. I have a sporter fn49 too, and I’m hunting for that mount too! Do you have a line on any sellers for that mount? Second thing, you have a better understanding of Bitcoin than you think (I’m an early adopter) ..value and utility is in the mathematics. Third thing is that you are a fantastic presenter and speaker. Keep it up!
Thank you very much for that Jacob. As for the mount, I found mine on ebay but I looked for a lot of years before finding it at a price I could afford. They pop up from time to time you just have to keep checking. And as you can imagine with such a rare mount the prices are usually up there when you do find one, but that's supply and demand.
What is your take on collecting different calibers? If you were planning on “collecting” 4-5 firearms would you have different calibers for each gun or would you have a few of the same calibers to compare them to each other? I’d love to hear what you think about this. I truly enjoy your channel and God Bless you as well. I’m new to guns/hunting. I was raised in a “guns are the devil” house and am hoping to go on my first hunt this year. I currently have a Bergara in 6.5 creedmoor and am thinking of getting a 30-06 and 7 mag or 300 mag also. Thank you for your insight and positive outlook on life.
Hi Blake and I'm glad you've enjoyed my videos. I appreciate that. As for the guns I would get different calibers. The great thing about having different rifles chambered in different cartridges is you can set them up to really specialize in different things. For example you already have a 6.5 and that's a great intermediate range hunting cartridge. I would also say that's is a perfect choice for anyone's first rifle as well. Now if you add the 06 or one of the mags that you mentioned you could set them up for long rang or extreme long range. You would then have a couple of great setups that would let you comfortably hunt a lot of different situations. And it's funny you mentioned this because I'm going to get a lot more indepth on this very topic soon. Good luck and God bless you as well.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving Thank you Tom! Looking forward to hearing more about it!
Look at the difference in price on Gunbroker for the different calibers of model 88 Winchesters. Caliber DOES make a difference.
Awesome video and very informative 👍
Thanks
Good perspective.
Thanks Billy
That FN 49 is considered better than the M1 Grand from everything I read about it. Never own or fired one. All guns have value. I like the cheap ones like an old Savage 340 to the finest Sako and everything in-between. Lever actions and pumps . They all good.
Yes they are all good and all interesting with their own strengths and weaknesses. As for this FN in 7x57 it is a pure pleasure to shoot. Of course it should be as much as it weights and being a semi auto.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving The thing I like about FN automatic firearms is a little John Moses Brown in there designs. Even the Russian AK 47 stole the safety lever from the recoil operated Browning designed Remington model 8.
Hi Tom and viewers.
Well I primarily enjoy old military service rifles.
Well this was what I believe may be my last rifle purchase. I always find good books to assist me. And I’m patient. What bothered me was that I wanted an easy cartridge to find and to be able to reload for it.
So what I decided on was to find an FN bolt action rifle chambered in 30.06. They made a small quantity of these rifles after WW2.
I’m looking forward to receiving this numbers matching rifle.
Have a great day. Regards, Charles
I wanted a Mauser. And I was
Thanks for sharing that Charles. You touched on some really good points that a lot of people can learn from. You're collecting service rifles and those will always be collectable because of their historical value. You find good books so you aren't just going out and buying stuff. You are making informed decisions. Plus you're patient which is an important trait for any collector. You're also buying quality examples with matching numbers. Those are all great points that everyone interested in collecting firearms should keep in mind. Again, thanks for sharing.
And I need purchase a book on FN's myself. I was looking at one recently that covered the military rifles but also had some content on the commercial Mauser actions, and I still need to learn more about those. I hope you enjoy that new rifle!
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving
Hi Tom. I found a fantastic book on FN rifles. Not many printed
You have my email address too
My thing is 1957 Winchesters, my birth year. Found 4 so far and if I can ever find ammo to feed em it should be a rather noisy birthday in Nov. lol
Also like the Glenfield "Critter" guns. Have 2 Squirrels (Mod 60) and I still need the Buck (Mod 30) and Beaver (Mod 20) to round it out.
I showed my Dad a 1958 model 94 Winchester I picked up and mentioned what good of shape it was in to be so old. He looked at me and said "what do mean old?" LOL It's all about perspective.
And those Glenfield's and Marlins were some great 22's. I setup my Remington 581 22 and I love it but I would have been just as happy with an old Glenfield. I just happened to stumble across the Remington first.
@@TomRiverSimpleLiving I found some 12 ga 7.5 shot today so I think I can take the (57) Model 12 out for my first shots soon. I just GOTTA do a little slam fire with her too.
Might tickle the steel with the (57) Model 77 while I'm at it.
Talking about collecting cheap firearms while having how many SMLE videos?
Touché!
I had my dads old m1 garrand but I sold it to another military man. Who would value it. Like my dad did he served with a m1. And it was just collecting dust. So I'm glad he's got it. In more of a hunter. So I have hunting guns. I got a small collection of shotguns. And a few deer rifles. But I hunt so. You know ,,,
If you go on a cruise you're out the money and you've got the Rona.
Yes you certainly do this year!
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Nice Rifle.
My dude that is not 900 Dollars.
If certain politicians get there way, we will have to take our life collections to our graves, not to trying to get you political or nothing, a cruise isn't nessarly a waste, you got memories, like comeing back with the butt ich or something, if President potato head gets his way ammo will turn to gold, I woke up one day and thought, I need them all, my wife said WHAT? I was on the hunt one day ran across this little 22, it was so dark I couldn't even see what it was, it loaded from the back of the stock, 50 bucks, that's my kind of money, got it into the light Winchester model 74, no big deal I thought, it was prewar 74, the wonderful goverment put a scope and surpresers on them and sent them to the war efforts as sniper rifles, just a old 22 and a one story
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