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Thread: I Think I'll Stop Collecting Air Rifles .

  1. 21-02-2013, 08:06 PM #46
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    Cool collection of guns

    I started off with a cheap springer,now i have 3pcp rifles,2co2 pistols ,one co2 winchester 3 pcp pistol, and 2 not so cheap springers

    Must stop,must stop
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  2. 21-02-2013, 09:26 PM #47
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    I stopped 'collecting' air guns a few years ago. Now I only accumulate!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Herpquest View Post
    I stopped 'collecting' air guns a few years ago. Now I only accumulate!
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    Interesting distinction, Eric!

    Actually, I do think that once you get past a certain number of collectables you are in danger of moving into a sort of 'accumulation zone'. I've seen a few collectors who have so many guns they appear to have lost 'feeling' for them and are thinking more about acquisition for its own sake than the sort of fascination for every model and example that you have when you start collecting. Whereas others who have enormous wealth, in collecting terms, still seem to retain affection for every item.

    I think it comes down to personality - are you the kind of person who eats just to fill your belly or do you savour each mouthful - its taste, its texture, how it compares to the previous dish etc...?
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  4. 21-02-2013, 11:40 PM #49
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    Thanks Danny!!
    What I meant to say was "According to my wife, I stopped collecting air guns some years ago. Now I only accumulate rubbish"
    ...and, despite the size of my stomach, I am very careful about what goes into it. I can't stand garlic or curry and don't eat fried food!
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    Just came across this old thread I started and thought I'd update.

    Collection downsized from 29 to 11 but recently an "up-surge" occurred by me acquiring a lefty 77 and a Mk. 5 Meteor in .177 which is a joy to shoot (thanx "HarryMac" )
    So its Unlucky 13 to date !

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    Got down from 30-odd to 7 but just bought another one....

    I'm only supposed to have three, that being the number I have time to shoot.
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    Sad thing is, I dont shoot any apart from the little Meteor in the garden only recently !

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  8. 22-07-2013, 11:08 PM #53
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    Ive been very good as I havent 'fostered' another rifle for weeks. [The last one was a BSA Superstar Magnum .177]

    But pistols. Well that another thing.

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    Never really got it on with pistols.
    Had a few Webbo's over the years but sold them all now.
    Just got the Father-in-Laws old Acvoke which I'll hang on to. Can hit "Jack S**t" with it but its so lovely !

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  10. 22-07-2013, 11:57 PM #55
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    I wouldn't touch a Wobbly Webley with a barge pole.

    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...ml?sort=6&o=96 This is my latest addition to my foster home and which I did by P.B. of 278 ex 300. A classic, a collectors item and accurate.

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    How long have you been spray painting cars Ian?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackrider View Post
    Never really got it on with pistols.
    Had a few Webbo's over the years but sold them all now.
    Just got the Father-in-Laws old Acvoke which I'll hang on to. Can hit "Jack S**t" with it but its so lovely !

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    Have to agree with you John, Your Acvoke is a beauty



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    Quote Originally Posted by Amac View Post
    How long have you been spray painting cars Ian?
    Youve got me there.

    Is it because of the photo background - 'underpant yellow'?

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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Youve got me there.

    Is it because of the photo background - 'underpant yellow'?

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  15. 23-07-2013, 08:18 AM #60
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    This thread has me a little worried. I certainly don't think of myself as a collector, but currently have 5 rifles and 2 pistols, but only 2 of these are no longer made. I would like to think you must have more than 10 before you can be called a collector as that gives me a little room for expansion.

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