In, my opinion, collectors have a focus. Accumulators do not. Most people who consider themselves "collectors" are not. They are merely accumulators who want to see what it's like to own, shoot, and show off shotguns, rifles, or handguns that have some appeal for them. They have no focus on gauge, caliber, grade, condition, uniqueness, or rarity. They may buy a certain model or brand, but no real hard specifics are used otherwise.

Bob Cash's Model 21's are perfect examples of an accumulation. No real criteria were used other than a desire to acquire a certain gun because it was neat, it looked good, he like it, and would be a good version for "x" usage. Not judging, just saying.
JR

Last edited by John Roberts; 01/24/18 04:21 PM.
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