25 "Must Have" Guns in a "Proper" Collection

[threefeathers]

I love discussions like this on this board. As a young man with little money I used to spend a lot of time dreaming about what I would get in every catagory I would think of. Now I'm old with money I have been buying what I couldn't purchase.
1. 22 rifle Winchester Model 67 single shot that replaced exactly what I had as a kid.
2. Ruger Single Six.
3. Ruger 10/22
4. Savage .22 bolt action
5. Mossberg 500
6. Mossberg 930.
7. Remington 870
8. Norinco Coach Gun.
9. Colt SAA. 45 Colt
10. Colt SAA 38/40 1st Gen.
11 Browning High Power
12. Colt 1911A1 Series 70.
13. Glock 12
14 Glock 17.
15. M1- Carbine National Postal Meter.
16. M1- Garand CMP
17. Colt AR15 A2.
18 Colt 6920.
19. Jap 25 with Chrys.
20. Swede M 96 all matching.
21. Savage Tactical built by Morrison Percision.
22. M1A NM built by Thunder Mountain Custom Rifles.
23. SOCOM 16
24. Arms Tech USR prototype gas trap
25. SMLE #4
26 SMLE #5.

I have others but these are the ones I would not want to give up.

 

[Lord Teapot]

i just bought an assortment of modern firearms with various action types/manufacturers, ie lever, bolt, semi, remington, marlin, century, saiga, s&w and called it a collection. what constitutes proper?

 

[Lord Teapot]

i just bought an assortment of modern firearms with various action types/manufacturers, ie lever, bolt, semi, remington, marlin, century, saiga, s&w and called it a collection. what constitutes proper?

 

[THe Dove]

Dang it Smaug, IncEd don't like all those pics!!!!!!!

The Dove

 

[jeepguy]

1. semi auto 9mm handgun
2. 1911 .45 auto
3. .40 cal handgun
4. .357 mag revolver
5. .44 mag revolver
6. .22 handgun
7. .22 rifle
8. m1a/m14
9. 5.56/.223 semi auto rifle
10. m1 garand
11. ak47
12. ak 74
13. 30/30 lever action
14. 30 carbine
15. pc carbine
16. 12 gauge
17. 20 gauge
18. 410
19. 10mm pistol
20. coonan .357 mag
21. .357 lever action
22. .44 mag lever action
23. .50 cal rifle
24. bolt action .308/30-06
25. semi auto 7.62 nato
only 25 this must be your short list. lol

 

[Magnuumpwr]

1) .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver--------------------S&W Mod 60
2) Pump Shotgun------------------------------------Rem 870 16 & 12
3) Old West Style Gun------------------------------Marlin 1894, Ruger NM Blackhawk 44
4) Polymer Service Pistol................................Glock Mod 22
5) Large Bore Revolver...................................S&W 500
6) Defensive Carbine......................................AR-15's 16" & 20" ; L1A1
7) .22lr Pistol................................................RR 22 LR & Mag ; Browning Buckmarks
8) European Milsurp........................................M/N 91/30 ; Ak-47 ; PSL
9) .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver...............S&W Mod 15 ; DW Mod 15
10) .45 ACP 1911 ...........................................Thompson A/O ; Llama Mini-Max
11) American Milsurp.......................................M-1 Carbine
12) Something for Wife/GF...............................Hi-Point 45
13) .22lr rifle..................................................Buckmark ; 10/22
14) Wonder nine pistol.....................................Beretta 92FS's ; Beretta M-9
15) Pocket Pistol - Mouse gun ..........................Charter Arms 32 Mag
16) SXS or OU.................................................NONE
17) <20ozCCW "Revolver".................................SEE # 15
18) NFA Class III..............................................1919A4
19) Firearm you forgot you own..........................There are several I am sure
20) Something "Evil Looking".............................Rem 870 12 with 10 shot ext. and pistol grip butt stock
21) "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun...........................Beretta 92FS
22) Curio and Relic...........................................NONE
23) Inhereted/Gifted Firearm.............................Win Mod 67A
24) Bolt Action Hunting Rifle............................Several B/A rifles, Don't hunt
25) Something that made your wife GF angry.......
26) Firearms you wanted from childhood and have aquired.......M3HB (really just wanted a belt fed 50 BMG)

 

[glockman19]

1. .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - S&W 442
2. Pump Shotgun- Remington 870
3. An Old West Style Gun-
4. Polymer Service Pistol- Glock 19
5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+)- S&W 629 Classic 5" .44mag
6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- Stag Model 2 & 4
7. .22lr Pistol- Ruger MkIII Hunter
8. European Mil Surp-
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver- S&W 686+ 4"
10. .45acp 1911- Kimber, Ultra/Pro and fullsize Raptor II's and a Pro Carry II
11. American Mil Surp- M1A
12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend"- Bersa Thunder .380
13. .22lr Rifle- Ruger 10/22 and Marlin 981t
14. Wonder Nine Pistol- Glock 26
15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun- S&W 442 & 642
16. SxS or O/U Shotgun-
17. <20oz CCW Pistol- S&W 442 & 642
18. NFA/Class III-
19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned- Beretta 92FS INOX
20. Something "Evil Looking"- Stag AR's
21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun- 442 & 642, 5 1911's,
22. Curio and Relic-
23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm-
24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle- Remington 700 CDL .30-06
25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry-Pick One

FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY CATEGORIES I FORGOT and list your collection's representives for the various categories.
24. Lever Action Rifles- Marlin 1894 in .357mag & .44mag Stainless Steel
25.

 

[DammitBoy]

What makes the top fifty list?

 

[ironheadcr]

All good answers. The original question makes me want to puke. Girls gun? My wife carries a custon made 5 shot revolver in 45 colt. Think S&W model 36 size. No fun to shoot but it'll darn sure get the job done.

 

[MikeNice]

Let's try this again (original version was lost in forum glitch earlier today).....

I don't think that there are 25 must have guns. Really "must have" can be limitted to maybe three or four.

1. Carry Gun / House Gun - CZ P-01 or P-07 or Ruger SR9 /SR9c or Stoeger Cougar / Cougar Compact or Para Ordnance Companion

2. Small Carry Cun - CZ 2075 Rami or Bersa Thunder .380 or S&W Model 60 (2.125" barrel) or CZ 82

3. Pocket Gun - Kel Tec P-32 or P-3AT (LCP) or Bersa Thunder .380cc or Kahr P380 or Beretta Tomcat

4. Rifle (hunting) - Marlin 336 or CZ 550 or Remington 770 (Personally want a .303 British)

5. Rifle (defense) - AR 15 in 5.56 or AK 47 in 7.62 x 39

6. 1911 - Colt Government Model Series 70 or 1991A1 Government

You can take number 2 off since number 3 will cover the same ground. Number 6 really isn't a "must have" in the strictest sense. For me though every American should own a model 1911 at some point.

 

[hq]

1. .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - NONE
2. Pump Shotgun- M1897 trench gun
3. An Old West Style Gun- Marlin 1894
4. Polymer Service Pistol- NONE
5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+)- Colt Anaconda & S&W 29
6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- Several
7. .22lr Pistol- Several, vintage & modern
8. European Mil Surp- NONE
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver- Colt Python, S&W 686
10. .45acp 1911- Several
11. American Mil Surp- Winchester 1895
12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend"- Jericho?
13. .22lr Rifle- Several
14. Wonder Nine Pistol- Several
15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun- Walther P22
16. SxS or O/U Shotgun- Several, sidelocks too
17. <20oz CCW Pistol- NONE
18. NFA/Class III- Several
19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned- Micro UZI
20. Something "Evil Looking"- Most of mine are
21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun- Colt Woodsman Match Target, AR15:s, M16:s
22. Curio and Relic- 17th century flintlock pistol
23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm- Several
24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle- Several, .22lr-.460Wby
25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry- Beretta 92F

 

[AlexanderA]

These proposed lists are not "collections" but rather "accumulations." As Churchill said, "This pudding has no theme." A "proper" collection, to my mind, would be something like U.S military weapons, guns of the Old West, Winchesters, Colts, WWII infantry rifles of every country, etc. The categories mentioned in the proposed lists would be relevant only within a given theme.

 

[montanaoffroader]

Jeez, Now I'm going to have to go out and buy some more guns..........


1) .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver.....None
2) Pump Shotgun.....Winchester Model 97
3) Old West Style Gun.....Colt SAA
4) Polymer Service Pistol.....None
5) Large Bore Revolver.....None
6) Defensive Carbine.....None
7) .22lr Pistol.....Ruger Single Six, Ruger MkII 22/45
8) European Milsurp.....Moisin Nagant 91/30
9) .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver.....Colt King Cobra
10) .45 ACP 1911......None
11) American Milsurp.....None
12) Something for Wife/GF.....None, she doesn't care for shooting.
13) .22lr rifle......FIC Bronco, Winchester 67, Rem 597, Rem 513T, Stevens 887
14) Wonder nine pistol....None
15) Pocket Pistol - Mouse gun .....Makarov
16) SXS or OU.....None
17) <20ozCCW.....None
18) NFA Class III.....None
19) Firearm you forgot you own.....Leinad DD .45/410
20) Something "Evil Looking".....None of my guns are "evil looking", but the wife claims that I am.........
21) "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun.....None
22) Curio and Relic.....Once again, 91/30
23) Inhereted/Gifted Firearm.....Several
24) Bolt Action Hunting Rifle.....Marlin XL7, Savage Axis
25) Something that made your wife GF angry......Long gone

 

[Axel Larson]

1. 38/357 snub nose revolver--Smith 638
2. pump shotgun--Benelli Super Nova Tactical
3. Old West Style gun-- none
4. polymer service pistol--none
5. large bore revolver--none
6. Defensive carbine--none
7. 22 Long Pistol--Walther p22
8. European Milsurp--none
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver--none
10. 45ACP 1911--Para GI Expert
11. American Milsurp--none
12. Something for Wife/GF-- Walther p22
13. 22lr rifle-- none yet
14. Wonder nine pistol-- none
15. Pocket Pistol - Mouse gun-- none
16. SXS or OU-- none yet
17. <20ozCCW--none
18. NFA classIII-- none and will probably never get any
19. Firearm you forgot you own-- none
20. something "evil looking" THe Benelli could fill this spot
21. pair of or duplicate of-- none
22. Curio and Relic--none
23. inherited/ gifted firearms--none
24. Bolt action hunting rifle--none
25. Something that made your wife/GF angry-- none and not likely to happen she likes guns.

 

[CZguy]

Jeez, Now I'm going to have to go out and buy some more guns..........

Oh right...........like you weren't going to anyway.

 

[InkEd]

You can have a specialized collection featuring a single theme. I think those are some the nicest kinds of collections.

In the original post/title, the use of "proper" was meant to describe a well-rounded collection with examples representative of significant "key types" of firearms. For example, a "proper" zoo park would have bears, monkeys, big cats and little bit of everything. This is opposed to other zoo parks that cater to a specific breed or single type of animal, like a big cat sanctuary or alligator park.

Sorry, if that was misunderstood or taken out of context by anyone.

-InkEd

P.S. As others suggested, rather than being upset, use it as an excuse to buy more guns and broaden your horizons. Conversely, if you are only interested in a very specific niche of the firearms world; then you REALLY NEED to be certain to own as many variants of a specific type to have the best representation of firearms from said niche. That way you still have a reason to buy more guns. (wink)

 

[22-rimfire]

I don't know if I can limit my choices to only "25".

I just had to say it. You know, most firearm owners will own nowhere near 25 guns at one time in their lifetime. Priorities....

 

[ball3006]

You are a slacker if all you have is 25............................chris3

 

[bannockburn]

InkEd

I think you should add a category along the lines of black powder or flintlock/percussion guns as well.

 

[mdauben]

Just for fun, I'll take your 25 and fill in my own blanks. This is about 80% wishlist, as a certainly don't own all these guns!

1. .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - .38 +P S&W 638
2. Pump Shotgun- 12 ga Remington 870
3. An Old West Style Gun - .45LC Colt Peacemaker
4. Polymer Service Pistol- 9mm Glock 17
5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+)- .44 mg Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter
6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- 5.56mm S&W M&P 15
7. .22lr Pistol- .22LR Ruger Mark III
8. European Mil Surp .303 SMLE
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver- .357 mag S&W 686
10. .45acp 1911- .45ACP Glock 21
11. American Mil Surp- .30-06 Garand
12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend"- .357 mag (loaded w/ .38 +P) S&W 60LS
13.22lr Rifle- .22LR Browning T-Bolt Sporter
14. Wonder Nine Pistol- .9mm Glock 17
15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun- .380ACP Kahr P380
16. SxS or O/U Shotgun- 20 ga Stroeger Uplander
17. <20oz CCW Pistol- .380ACP Kahr P380
18. NFA/Class III- 7.92mm Maschinengewehr MG42
19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned- Dad’s old .38 S&W M&P Revolver
20. Something "Evil Looking"- 12ga Kel-Tec KSG shotgun
21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun- .36 Uberti 1851 Navy Black Powered Revolvers
22. Curio and Relic- 20x20 Pedersoli Howdah Pistol
23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm- Dad’s old WWII 9mm P-08 Lugar
24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle- .257Wby Mag Weatherby Mk V Deluxe
25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry-Pick One – 9mm Glock 17

 

[possom813]

Ideally, or at least before the boat sank


1.38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - Charter Arms Off Duty .38

2. Pump Shotgun- J.C. Higgins Model 20

3. An Old West Style Gun- Ruger Blackhawk

4. Polymer Service Pistol- Walther P99

5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+)- Ruger SuperBlackhawk .44mag

6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- LR308

7. .22lr Pistol- Taurus PT22

8. European Mil Surp- K31(It's European, right?)

9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver- GP100

10. .45acp 1911- Colt Gold Cup

11. American Mil Surp- Garand

12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend"- HiPoint 995

13. .22lr Rifle- Savage Mark II(I like it better than the others)

14. Wonder Nine Pistol- P89

15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun- NAA .22 Revolver

16. SxS or O/U Shotgun- J.C. Higgins Model 101.7 .410

17. <20oz CCW Pistol- Keltec PF9

18. NFA/Class III- Ruger 10/22, can't beat the cheap/fun factor

19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned- I forgot

20. Something "Evil Looking"- 1919A4

21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun- Browning A Bolt .30-06

22. Curio and Relic- Stevens Model 16 'Crackshot'

23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm- J.C. Higgins Model 101.7 .410, 14th Birthday Present from my parents.

24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle- Browning A Bolt .30-06 w/Leupold VariX II

25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry- HandiRifle in 7.62x39

 

[drcook]

You need to add in a single shot rifle from the pre-1903 era. I expanded it to that year so include the Stevens 44 1/2. However, as it was originally developed the Stevens couldn't handle a cartridge much larger (if at all) than a 38-55. Modern reproductions have a frame size increase and allow the chambering in such cartridges as to include 45-100 or 45-110.

Now of course the following is my opinion.

Basically THE single shot rifle to have a is a quality reproduction of an 1874 Sharps. Now I will be a bigot and specify one from the Shiloh Rifle Co in Big Timber Montana. The fit and finish of these rifles are exemplary and they just have that certain "feel" to them.

If the caliber is chosen correctly, then smokeless rounds are available, but the majority of folks usually create black powder rounds, ie: Black Powder Cartridge Rifle (or BPCR for short).

While they are not exactly the least expensive firearm by any means, they carry a wealth of history and just are a blast to shoot. (pun intended)

The movie Quigley Down Under featured a Sharps percussion rifle that was converted to be a BPCR rifle. Tom Selleck starred in this film. In the film the rifle was shown to have extreme accuracy even with the iron sights of the day. They actually were as accurate as portrayed. The chambering of the Quigley rifle was 45-110.

 

[forindooruseonly]

"Proper" to you isn't "proper" to me, collecting is different for everyone. That's what makes it interesting. Some of these categories I don't have, nor intend to. Others I'm drowning in! Lets see how I pan out - Just one from each category right?

1. .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - S&W Model 60
2. Pump Shotgun - Winchester Model 12. My favorite pump shotgun.
3. An Old West Style Gun - Colt SAA
4. Polymer Service Pistol - A Glock 17 I'm currently trying to peddle. No more polymer after this one foray into it.
5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+) - Smith and Wesson Model 29-2
6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- Colt SP1
7. .22lr Pistol - Hammerli 208
8. European Mil Surp - Don't have one, but I might eventually get an Enfield
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver - S&W K-38
10. .45acp 1911 - Colt Commercial
11. American Mil Surp - 1903a3
12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend" - Ruger MK II
13. .22lr Rifle- Winchester 52
14. Wonder Nine Pistol - Browning Hi Power
15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun - Colt 1908 Vest Pocket .25
16. SxS or O/U Shotgun - AyA and Browning Superposed
17. <20oz CCW Pistol - Don't have one. Maybe a LCR in the future.
18. NFA/Class III - Reising
19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned - A pair of old Kimmel AP-9s that sat in a closet for a decade.
20. Something "Evil Looking"- I don't have any "evil" looking guns. I do have guns that say " I mean business" however, so we'll go with a Powder Springs M10 with the Sionics can. In a small space like a hallway, its pretty ugly.
21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun - Colt 1903s
22. Curio and Relic - Not into milsurps really. I do have lots of old guns though.
23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm - Colt Camp Perry
24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle - Winchester Model 70
25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry - None of them has.

 

[hq]

You are a slacker if all you have is 25............................chris3

I think 25 categories might just suffice, that's why I typed "several" in many of them on my list...

 

[HOOfan_1]

I know I already answered this, but some forum glitch back in May took that dupe thread into oblivion

1. .38/.357 Snubnose Revolver - none and see no reason to have one
2. Pump Shotgun- Remington 870, Mossberg 500 x2, Mossberg 835
3. An Old West Style Gun- Ruger Blackhawk and Single 6 x2 and J.P. Sauer/Hawes .357, Colt Frontier Scout
4. Polymer Service Pistol- FNP-40
5. Large Bore Revolver (.41+)- Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt
6. Defensive Carbine (aka Assualt/Black Rifle)- none
7. .22lr Pistol- Ruger Standard Auto, Single 6 x2, Colt Frontier Scout, snub nose Saturday Night Special
8. European Mil Surp k98 Mauser sporterized
9. .38/.357 Target or Service Revolver- Ruger Security 6
10. .45acp 1911- Llama
11. American Mil Surp- none
12. "Something for your Wife/Girlfriend"- don't have a wife or gf
13. .22lr Rifle- too many to name
14. Wonder Nine Pistol- none yet, plan to get several, only a Walther P38 now
15. Pocket Pistol/Mouse Gun- Saturday Night Special Snubby .22LR
16. SxS or O/U Shotgun- too many to name
17. <20oz CCW Pistol- probably same as the pocket pistol, don't cc though
18. NFA/Class III- none and not likely to get one
19. Firearm You Forgot You Owned- no
20. Something "Evil Looking"- antis would say all of them
21. "Pair of" or Duplicate Gun- Stevens SXS shotguns, Savage 24s
22. Curio and Relic- Several that would apply, but don't have a C&R license
23. Inherited/Gifted Firearm- all but 2 of them fall into this category
24. Bolt Action Hunting Rifle- too many to name, including centerfires and rimfires
25. Something that made your wife/girlfriend angry-see question 12

Also I would add lever guns...I have 1 Winchester 94, a Marlin 39A and a Mossberg Palamino
Maybe add single shot rifle as well, also have several of those