Old Guns: Where Are They Now? - The Firearms Forum

Rhuga · 01-10-2012, 01:51 PM

I was thinking, a lot of firearms have been manufactured over the years including Military Weapons from all over the world. Just where have they gone? Some have been confiscated and destroyed. Bur the great majority are still out there.

I do not see very many weapons in Estate Sales. Are guns the next precious thing to have? Just imagine all the various weapons that have been produced since 1900. It is mind boggling. I don't see anyone wanting to give them away, unless it is to give them from one generation to the next in a Right Of Passage..

Juker · 01-10-2012, 05:59 PM

I've got 'em.

Clipper · 01-10-2012, 10:11 PM

While in college, I worked at the local museum restoring exhibits, articulating various animal skeletons and cleaning firearms for display. All the guns on display had to be in firing condition and I got to fire lots of BP muskets from WAY back when. I also had to unload a lot of these old guns that had been loaded in battle (some had 5 rounds stacked in the bore) that was a real thrill, specially when it didn't go off!

There must be a several thousand old muskets, pistols and rifles that are not on display back in the storage part of the museum. I would wager that lots of old guns are donated to museums and gather rust and dust.

jack404 · 01-10-2012, 10:42 PM

i'm just sellin off a hundred or so , probably buy more with the fund's

lot's about .. even here ..

CampingJosh · 01-10-2012, 11:05 PM

I see guns in estate sales frequently in this part of the country.

I've heard that barreled rolling block actions were used in place of rebar. Apparently the world didn't have a need for millions of surplus single shot military rifles in bizarre calibers.

Wish I had some of them though...

savage170 · 01-11-2012, 12:30 AM

quite a few residing in my safes if my family wants them they will be passed down

joncutt87 · 01-11-2012, 02:12 AM

I got a few

fleetwood1976 · 01-11-2012, 12:18 PM

you would be suprised how many individuals have hundreds of firearms in their collection. not many want to admit it for security and government reasons. I know of one guy that had a secret vault accessed threw a hinged bathtub in a spare bathroom. pretty cool stuff. it was found by the investigaters when they found a missing person he had an argument with under his new concrete basketball court in the back yard.

woody53pa · 01-12-2012, 07:07 PM

Hi new here would like some help if anyone is out there I have no clue about this gun. Was given to me from a friend his father and he nichel plated it. Very nice job by them. It is a S&W top break 92057 the other # 716 can anyone give me any ifo about this gun??
Thank You

01-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#1
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 645	Old Guns: Where Are They Now? I was thinking, a lot of firearms have been manufactured over the years including Military Weapons from all over the world. Just where have they gone? Some have been confiscated and destroyed. Bur the great majority are still out there. I do not see very many weapons in Estate Sales. Are guns the next precious thing to have? Just imagine all the various weapons that have been produced since 1900. It is mind boggling. I don't see anyone wanting to give them away, unless it is to give them from one generation to the next in a Right Of Passage.. --> Last edited by Rhuga; 01-10-2012 at 02:37 PM..

01-10-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? I've got 'em. __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

01-10-2012, 10:11 PM	#3
Clipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 383	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? While in college, I worked at the local museum restoring exhibits, articulating various animal skeletons and cleaning firearms for display. All the guns on display had to be in firing condition and I got to fire lots of BP muskets from WAY back when. I also had to unload a lot of these old guns that had been loaded in battle (some had 5 rounds stacked in the bore) that was a real thrill, specially when it didn't go off! There must be a several thousand old muskets, pistols and rifles that are not on display back in the storage part of the museum. I would wager that lots of old guns are donated to museums and gather rust and dust.

01-10-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? i'm just sellin off a hundred or so , probably buy more with the fund's lot's about .. even here ..

01-10-2012, 11:05 PM	#5
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? I see guns in estate sales frequently in this part of the country. I've heard that barreled rolling block actions were used in place of rebar. Apparently the world didn't have a need for millions of surplus single shot military rifles in bizarre calibers. Wish I had some of them though... __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

01-11-2012, 12:30 AM	#6
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? quite a few residing in my safes if my family wants them they will be passed down

01-11-2012, 02:12 AM	#7
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? I got a few __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

01-11-2012, 12:18 PM	#8
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,333	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? you would be suprised how many individuals have hundreds of firearms in their collection. not many want to admit it for security and government reasons. I know of one guy that had a secret vault accessed threw a hinged bathtub in a spare bathroom. pretty cool stuff. it was found by the investigaters when they found a missing person he had an argument with under his new concrete basketball court in the back yard.

01-12-2012, 07:07 PM	#9
woody53pa Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Re: Old Guns: Where Are They Now? Hi new here would like some help if anyone is out there I have no clue about this gun. Was given to me from a friend his father and he nichel plated it. Very nice job by them. It is a S&W top break 92057 the other # 716 can anyone give me any ifo about this gun?? Thank You