Do you have guns that are
damaged in appearance? You know scratch, nick in wood, finish wearing?
I sure do. None of my guns are safe queens. All are tools and are used. Some bought used, some bought new. I don't like when they get a beauty mark, and try to take care of them but they are tools.
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Yes.
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Some of my hunting firearms carry marks from being carried through the briers and woods etc. I call it character, most of my best hunting memories involve these beauties !
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Most of my collection is gone now. The ones I have left are the ones that got used a lot and they have a fair share of character marks
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Some of my hunting firearms carry marks from being carried through the briers and woods etc. I call it character, most of my best hunting memories involve these beauties !
Yes, exactly.
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A mixture of safe queens, military surplus & those with character.
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I treat them with respect. They are tools and get used as such.
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Im guessing my trap gun has 1,000,000 rounds through it. The fore-stock split 15 years ago & I have no idea if the top barrel even fires.
My Gen 3 Glock 34 is well over 200,000 rounds.
I don’t own a BBQ gun, but no heartburn with anyone who does.
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All mine are to be used or are used.
As far as Safe Queens 👑 I saw a #7 Remington Rolling Block.... And at the list price it would have to be locked up 😁🙄
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No safe queens but I have always treated my guns with great care .a few have some dings and scratches most were there when I bought the guns
most all mine were bought used over the years lack of funds kept me in the used sections at gun shows
but I would only buy the ones that were as close to new I could find
I know there just a tool and have helped a few co workers get ther guns back in working order from just neglect and not maintaing them Light rust or so dirty they would nt cycle
.one fellow I just had to ask its was just a 870 express but oh my gosh
He told me used it to beat the bushes and limbs out of the way When hunting
and I would swear as a boat paddle Several times
He was definitely used it as a tool lol
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The only ones that I have that are dinged up, are ones that I bought that way. And I think there are only 2 of them.
Joe
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Almost everything I own has wear and use marks on it . There are no safe queens in my house. They were all bought to use .
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My CC is scuffed pretty bad from rattling in the glovebox before I had the good sense to holster it and lash the holster down.
The rest have been handled with care. Very few dings or scratches.
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My tools get used, I don't live in a museum...
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Any firearm that is carried and hunted with very much will undoubtedly get a few marks. That being said I do carry and use mine but do not abuse them and am always trying my best to not damage them in anyway. It is senseless to pay money for a nice firearm and then just blatantly abuse it.
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I always buy wood. Many are banged up when I get them and I enjoy refinishing them. Get a lot of good deals too!!
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Most of my safe queens were bought as investments over the last 40 years. I have sold the majority of the and did very well.
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I try as hard as I can when I'm out hunting but I still bring home a new dent,ding,or scratch every time . I've sworn off buying guns with walnut stocks. As much as I like looking at them.
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Most of my guns were bought new. Some look like they were dragged down an asphalt street with rocks , and other are safe queens. My 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge, looks like hell, but it is a tool and used as such. Killed many a pine deer, ducks, geese and rabbits with that old girl. I have quite a few safe queens that are going to make me some great money, when I retire. My works guns, I love with a few dents and scratches. It shows its character, and reminds me of some awesome hunts, with my dad, cousins and son. One of my many Marlin 30-30's , is beat too all heck. My wife bought it for me on my 20th birthday. That gun has been on many trips to PA, Missouri , Nebraska and Maryland. That gun too, has harvested many whitetail deer, as well as a few coyotes. Oakie
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