The term "Collection" suggests a focus or purpose;

i.e. pre-WWI american 20 gauge SxS's...or....

Like many others here, I have an "Accumulation," not a collection. If I see a shotgun that is interesting and affordable, I often buy it. Sometimes I mentally justify the purchase - a good rainy day bird gun (if it isn't in showroom condition). After shooting it for a month, year, etc. I sell/trade it when something else becomes MORE INTERESTING.

On the other hand, some of my shotguns have stayed with me for 20+ years.

Now that the kids are gone and I'm semi-retired, there are more PLAY$$$.

JERRY

Last edited by jerry6stl; 07/21/07 08:22 AM.