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In reply to the discussion: I have an arrangement with a former Marine. Big burly dude. [View all]flamin lib
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I own 5 pre WWI rifles. Designed in 1898. I bought one for each of my grand children if they are interested when they reach majority. They are not so much weapons as historical artifacts.
I own one pistol. It was designed in 1893 for the Russian Army and is truly a one off design. Ammunition for it is only made in Russia and only every few years. It was designed specifically to develop enough muzzle velocity to penetrate Russian army winter coats (2 inches of felt which when wet make an effective body armor). It wasn't successful.
I own one modern shot gun that I rarely use for bird hunting.
Except for storing the weapons I borrowed I haven't opened the gun safe in two years.