M1 cabine vs ARs

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Like most of us, my wife wouldn't have a clue. These are my hobby joys, not her's. I have a gun inventory sheet for all my weapons. Shows purchased price, date bought, serial number, etc. I gave my wife a copy on a thumb drive. There are still great shops out there. I took her to the LGS and introduced her to the owners, two brothers. They charge a flat fee, $75 for a sale less than $750 and $100 for anything higher. I think that is very fair, a lot of shops hike up the consignment fee. And they pack and ship at a very reasonable rate as well, which usually is paid for by the buyer.

[Drill Sergeant]

My preference is the M1 Carbine with HP or SP ammunition. I prefer the .30 caliber to the 5.56mm.

[painter777]

Just had this discussion with my wife of 35 years as of August 7th........ (Jim, I purposely kept that quiet).
I've never revealed how many arms I own and don't plan to. But will say I also have my Fathers lifelong collection of lever actions, along with his colt pocket pistols and Sharps carbines.
Her first thought was most should be donated to a Museum.
Is it me? Or does that sound like she doesn't want to mess with this after I'm gone?
Problem is.... I'm not done buying, I gotta find a Stan Pro.
Then there are the other hobby collectibles, Pocket watches, Pocket knives, Fishing tackle, Coins, Fossils, and late 1800's to 1930's fountain pens.

She's an avid shooter with her own target and self defense guns.
This is a topic for further thought on our part (Wife and I), but needs to be acted on.
I also have a son, daughter and young grandson to keep in mind.

Charlie-Painter777

[rice 123]

I have a good friend that runs the gun department at a pawn shop. The original plan was she was to take everything to him and he told me he would give her good price for everything. That was the plan but now he is retiring. and that plan is out. So I took a original 41 Remington 03 with a RLB stamped grasping grove stock,( a NZ lend lease) to Cabelas I wanted to see what they would give me for it. I was told 600 I told him the stock was worth that! He told me it Remington did not make figure groove stocks I sold the gun on the CMP forum for 1700. Then a took a 1873 colt artillery in. People ask between 3 and 5K for them on gun broker. He told me Cabelas pay 600 for them. That is when I decided to get rid of the collectable expensive stuff that she could not sell locally I do not mind her getting wholesale prices but I do not want to see her robbed