[Cosmoline]

So far, I've bought, sold, traded and generally aquired this collection:


Magnum rifle: Ruger No. 1 in .375 H&H
Standard rifle: K-31 Swiss in 7.5 Swiss (functions like an improved .308)
Rimfire rifle: CZ 452 Lux in .22LR

Intermediate rifle: AK-47 (Romanian semi)
Shotgun: Mossberg 500

Large handgun: Ruger Security Six in .357 Mag.
CCW: S&W Model 36 in .38 Special

Axe: Granfors Bruks double bladed

All were purchased used, and most were very affordable. Even the No. 1 was a bargain, but I got REAL lucky on that one! The No. 1 aside, the most expensive firearm was the AK-47 at $325.

Eventually I want to get a short Marlin carbine levergun in .357 to bolster the collection, but otherwise it's looking pretty complete.

[HBK]

Very nice.

So far I've aquired:

1 Winchester Teddy Roosevelt Commemorative (30-30)
1 Winchester .410 shotgun
2 Walther P-99s (9mm)
1 Walther PPK/S (.380)
1 Glock 29 (10mm)

I want to get some rifles, maybe a Swiss one like you have and maybe a Romanian AK. A Swedish Mauser would be good. I had an AR, but I sold it because I just didn't like it.

[Cosmoline]

K-31's are great, but the down side is they're one ammo guns. They're finely engineered to shoot the excellent GP-11 ball or handloads just like GP-11. On the plus side, this makes them the most accurate military surplus firearms on the market. Most are MOA or better. On the down side, they don't offer very much versitility. I like mine because I really like the straight pull action and I love the cartridge.

A Swede would be a great choice as well, since it's accurate AND will eat a wide range of ammo. The 6.5 ammo is easier to find, too. On paper the cartridge looks pretty lame, but in reality it will take everything from squirrel to big game.

[HBK]

I had a chance to buy an AK (Romanian) for 275. A lady took over a tile shop which also sold guns and she was phasing the gun sales out, just getting rid of the inventory. I chose not to buy it. Stupid choice on my part. I definately want a rifle that is easy to feed. The Swiss sounds like it would be hard to find ammo for at times. The Swede I want is the sniper version, but it's like $1200. The others are from 2-300.

[gun-fucious]

a 22lr revolver is a great teaching handgun

[Mark Tyson]

Good, versatile arsenal. I'd like to know more about the K-31. You probably don't really need anything more, you can concentrate on collecting whatever you fancy.

Oh, and post some pics if you can.