I'm going to begin building a collection that I can pass down to my kids, and I'm looking for advice.
I'm not looking for rare pieces or outrageously expensive collectors' items (these won't be "investments"). Just solid, dependable, widely-acknowledged-as-being-good firearms.
I need suggestions for the following:
1) .30-06 rifle
2) .22lr rifle
3) Pump-action 12ga shotgun
4) Side-by-side 12ga shotgun
5) SAA-type revolver .45lc (preferably with ability to accept .45ACP cylinders)
All of them will see some range time and possible field use, but not much. Their main purpose will be as heirlooms, ones which can be used if need be, for generations. They should be easy to come by, and built to last. Basically I'm looking for the standard by which all other guns are judged in each category.
As an example, for #2 I was thinking either a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin 39A. For #3 I was thinking Remington 870.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm not looking for rare pieces or outrageously expensive collectors' items (these won't be "investments"). Just solid, dependable, widely-acknowledged-as-being-good firearms.
I need suggestions for the following:
1) .30-06 rifle
2) .22lr rifle
3) Pump-action 12ga shotgun
4) Side-by-side 12ga shotgun
5) SAA-type revolver .45lc (preferably with ability to accept .45ACP cylinders)
All of them will see some range time and possible field use, but not much. Their main purpose will be as heirlooms, ones which can be used if need be, for generations. They should be easy to come by, and built to last. Basically I'm looking for the standard by which all other guns are judged in each category.
As an example, for #2 I was thinking either a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin 39A. For #3 I was thinking Remington 870.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.