[mainmech48]

About a year ago I bought an NIB PC Schofield from an acquaintance who was in dire need of fast cash. The cylinder's been turned, but it's unfired. Price was about half of what they averaged on Gun Broker, Auction Arms, etc. at the time.

Ever since, I've been fighting the urge to take it out and shoot it. Now that production has been discontinued, the dilemma is worse than ever.

What would you guys do, and why?

[Preacherman]

Normally I'd say shoot it: but the value of the gun is already very high, and set to go higher over time. For this gun, I'd say keep it as a "safe queen" until it's worth (say) $5K, then sell it.

[J Miller]

I voted; Shoot it.

I realize that it is a discontinued gun, but like you said, it's been turned. I take it to mean there are drag marks on the cylinder.
OK, it's no longer mint, so SHOOT IT!

Or give it to me and I'll shoot it for you.:D
I've never fired a Schofield. Or held one. Or seen one for that matter.

All kidding aside, it was made to shoot. If it were mine, I would have shot it within a couple days of getting it. If not the same day.

[tex_n_cal]

Shoot it!

"Manufactured collectables", commemoratives, etc., never appreciate as much as genuine rarities. A replica Schofield will never attain the value of the new ones...even if the new ones are made from unobtainium with extreme precision.:D

[Mannlicher]

I would not own a gun that was not a shooter. My views are differrent from a lot of others, of course, but for me, if I want collectables, I will get wall art or something, not a gun.

[seeker_two]

Guns are made for shooting.

If you wanted something pretty to look at, go find a wife...

[dairycreek]

Both represent different orientations to gun ownership and, for most of us, represent two really different financial approaches. I have met few who did both and they were fairly wealthy. As to your particular gun - your choice. Good shooting;)

[Lone_Gunman]

I would shoot it.

If you are just going to look at it, it would be cheaper to just buy museum tickets.