Yes, old guns require some maintenance and yes this can cost money. If you buy a low mileage older gun that has not been monkeyed with and take care of it you move the odds in your favor dramatically. Do any of you have own or have friends who own either horses or sailboats? If so, ask them what they spend in a year supporting the hobby of thier choosing and be prepared to gag at the answer they give you. All hobbies cost money in my experience, some more than others. If you wish to shoot a vintage gun at sporting clays then choose wisely and take care of it. You will likely be pleased with your choice. I have been shooting a 20's vintage H&H in the field over my Springers for years, something I do not regret in the least.
Firearms, especially older ones, are rather cheap in reality as they can easily be sold when you wish to recoup most, all, or maybe even more than the money you paid for them. Try that with a set of golf clubs. Not happening.
Nitrah, I'm with you on the BSS and CZs. You could throw the Ithaca SKB's in that group too (of which I have 2). For me, they are just place holders until I find something better to replace them. They do shoot admirably however.
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