Zaydok Allen
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Hello friends and neighbors.
I may be inheriting a sum of money here in the next few weeks, at least that is what I've been told. My grandfather passed away 2.5 years ago and my dad fiinally managed to get his house sold. I and my siblings helped a lot so he wants to give us a bit of an inheritance. I'm not sure how much it will be be but.....
My grandfather was a firearms enthusiast, and it was something he and I shared and enjoyed talking about in the last few years of his life. I only got into shooting about six years ago. None the less, I'm glad we got to share it for the time we did. As a result, I think I would like to invest a small sum of money into an heirloom that is bought with that money. Sort of a "One more gift from grandpa" sort of thing, and then pass it down when I die. The vast majority of the money will be saved for a down payment on a house. So I'd like to keep it around 1K, and maybe up to 2K at the absolute maximum. I've narrowed it down to two guns. I'd really like one of those new Winchester 1873's with the case hardened finish in .357 magnum. However, I may decide to wait a little bit to make sure the bugs are worked out since they were just released, and they are quite overpriced right now. The reviews I'm seeing are good though.
I'm more interested in a .45 Schofield top break replica from Cimarron or Uberti. I've read about some quality and durability issues with them though. So, I thought I'd ask any owners to chime in and share there experiences, good or bad, and pictures are of course welcome.
My gramps used to talk about a Colt pistol he had too that he traded away to settle a debt. He wished so much he had it back. Unfortunately he died at the age of 95, so when I asked him about it, he couldn't remember what model or caliber it was in. Heck, I'm not even sure if it was a revolver or semiauto. He was born in 1917, so guessing is a bit hard as there were many models made between then and now. I think it may have been a Woodsman or some kind of .22. He really regreted giving it away.
So ladies and gents, what is the running opinion on Cimmaron and Uberti tob break replicas? A fun shooter to keep forever, or a fun shooter for a little while and then they go to a smith or the factory for work?
He gave me a black Remington Nylon 66, and a Sheridan Pellet gun that was given to him by his coworkers as a retirement gift in 1979. I treasure those two guns even though they are probably the least valuable of my collection.
Thanks for any input all. Suggestions of other guns are welcomed too.
I may be inheriting a sum of money here in the next few weeks, at least that is what I've been told. My grandfather passed away 2.5 years ago and my dad fiinally managed to get his house sold. I and my siblings helped a lot so he wants to give us a bit of an inheritance. I'm not sure how much it will be be but.....
My grandfather was a firearms enthusiast, and it was something he and I shared and enjoyed talking about in the last few years of his life. I only got into shooting about six years ago. None the less, I'm glad we got to share it for the time we did. As a result, I think I would like to invest a small sum of money into an heirloom that is bought with that money. Sort of a "One more gift from grandpa" sort of thing, and then pass it down when I die. The vast majority of the money will be saved for a down payment on a house. So I'd like to keep it around 1K, and maybe up to 2K at the absolute maximum. I've narrowed it down to two guns. I'd really like one of those new Winchester 1873's with the case hardened finish in .357 magnum. However, I may decide to wait a little bit to make sure the bugs are worked out since they were just released, and they are quite overpriced right now. The reviews I'm seeing are good though.
I'm more interested in a .45 Schofield top break replica from Cimarron or Uberti. I've read about some quality and durability issues with them though. So, I thought I'd ask any owners to chime in and share there experiences, good or bad, and pictures are of course welcome.
My gramps used to talk about a Colt pistol he had too that he traded away to settle a debt. He wished so much he had it back. Unfortunately he died at the age of 95, so when I asked him about it, he couldn't remember what model or caliber it was in. Heck, I'm not even sure if it was a revolver or semiauto. He was born in 1917, so guessing is a bit hard as there were many models made between then and now. I think it may have been a Woodsman or some kind of .22. He really regreted giving it away.
So ladies and gents, what is the running opinion on Cimmaron and Uberti tob break replicas? A fun shooter to keep forever, or a fun shooter for a little while and then they go to a smith or the factory for work?
He gave me a black Remington Nylon 66, and a Sheridan Pellet gun that was given to him by his coworkers as a retirement gift in 1979. I treasure those two guns even though they are probably the least valuable of my collection.
Thanks for any input all. Suggestions of other guns are welcomed too.