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03-01-2008 08:19 PM
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I used to collect nothing but LEE ENFIELDS, but as my collection grew, I began to wonder why I ever bought 30+ rifles, that to the untrained eye, all looked the same! Oh, sure, I knew that this one had two groove rifling, that one four, and the other six! I sold most of my ENFIELDS, only keeping a representative example of each model. I began buying rifles and pistols from many countries, and each new weapon inspired me to learn about a new country, and what wars it may have been used in. I now have firearms from 32 countries at last count, and I'm having WAY more fun than I had collecting only one type. I think that the cost works out to be less, too. It also has the advantage that more people will have something in common with you, than if you joined, for example, the MAUSER CULT. I have made friends with a few old veterans, who were quite surprised that I had a rifle just like the one that they carried. I also got to learn all about reloading, when I wanted to shoot my new treasures. All old military rifles are interesting, and I often think about the great deals that I passed by when I was younger. Because I only knew about LEE ENFIELDS, I had no idea at the time that I was being offered such great deals. Now, I own and shoot almost all of the 20th century bolt guns, plus some of the semi autos, and many of the 19th century repeaters. All of them are going up in value, some I wouldn't even be able to afford now, three years after buying them!