mawkie
C&R Whisperer
Mawkie,
Very nice pistol. With all the historical arms that you have, do you have a room set up that is organized by time period and country? I would pay admission to walk through a room or hall with the history you have collected and look at the progression of firearms technology, with you as the guide.
Q
Wish I had room to do that! As a teen I devoured any and all books on history, esp. 20th Century. I nearly lived in the library. I was given an adult library card which allowed me access to the adult stacks when I was 10 yrs old as I had gone through everything in the children's stacks. That small act of kindness by our librarian, Ms Rose, was liberating. I can still remember my amazement at all the titles I had access to 50 yrs later. Yet I didn't start collecting historic fire arms until I was in my late 20's. Started out as a pure shooter. Got involved with IPSC in the early years, shortly after it's inception. Then moved to MD after college and discovered local shops and shows that showcased historic collectibles. Stuff that the shops back home in PA didn't bother with as everyone there was focused on hunting and sports shooting.