Quote Originally Posted by andrewM View Post
A well deserved compliment, which I thoroughly applaud.

As another new member, many thanks to all those who have so kindly assisted me over the past month. I have entered a steep learning curve about the technical aspects of air weaponry.

Moreover, the site and its enthusiasts have caused me to begin a rather worrying collection habit: two Webley Mk3s so far and - I hope - a 1922 Standard BSA next week, to be added to my existing 1939 Standard, now being serviced.

I have further purchases in mind but I also intend to use my newly acquired rifles.

Moreover, my enthusiasm has brought a friend into the collection habit: he too has bought a Mk3 and is looking to purchase a 1920s Standard BSA.

We need collectors, so as to keep this magnificent heritage alive for future generations.

I have also found there to be rather a lot of closet collectors on the main site - one has merely to mention an FWB Sport or Original 45 and they all appear out from the ether.

I hope there are some collectors' events; I would be keen to attend and meet fellow enthusiasts.

Rgds to all
Andrew.
Andrew just one teeny point of collectables (BBS) etiquette - we don't use the word 'weaponry' in relation to airguns, which are many things, but definitely not weapons (except perhaps from a squirrel's POV!).

You are so right about the importance of new collectors joining the fold, and for this reason you and your friend are especially welcome.