Have any of you good folks had to pass up buying a gun that later upon reflection just tore you up with remorse? It has happened to me. Some years ago when money was tight, I had to pass up a lovely German commercial '98 Mauser sporter in 8mm with double set triggers because I did not have $75.00. I also did not buy a mint U.S. Johnson Automatic Rifle in .30-06 from WWII since $50 was beyond me. Finally, I missed out on a broomhandle Mauser pistol when I could not come up with $24.95 plus shipping. What got away from you good folks? All the best...
Gil

Sometimes I have had them, but needed cash, they had to go. At those prices Gil it must have been a long time ago. A Johnson for $50.00? That is crazy. Me, A Lungman, MG42($850.00), 1897 shotgun, a Hakim, an Austrian 8mm semi auto, can't remember the model.
I still see rifles I would love to buy, and sometimes get in trouble w/ the wife for buying one. But, I guess I am very fortunate. I have my toys, my family, and I am here.
I am going to look at a Husqvarna .22lr tonight, I'll be in trouble, but life has a way of working out. Jim

The guy selling the Johnson for $50.00 also had a G-43 for $40.00 and an M1 Garand for $60.00. Those were the days and they were very big dollars. All the best...
Gil

At least as sad are the ones owned and let go. The "Oh,to have it back again ! " stories we all have would fill volumes. Alas.

I collect 22 Hornet rifles and pistols. Early when I first started collecting went to a gun show and there were two very rare and very good hornets for sale. A Savage/Stevens Walnut Hill single shot and a Griffin and Howe 1922 Springfield conversion were both for sale at the same show. Being poor as the perverbial church mouse I had to pass on them. What really hurt was the next several gun shows I attended they were both offered for sale--two different dealers. When I finally scrapped the money together they had both been sold. Another was a Walther KKJ in 22 Hornet that slipped through my fingers. Early on in my collecting life I made a promise to myself never to let a firearm go--something I adhere to today. When I'm six feet under they may get sold but not before.

A mint '98 Krag that i purchased with an unopened box of military ammo for $45 back in '70. Got in a marital "tight" and sold it. As they say, that was then, this is now.

Gil, To be honest I can't cry. I have done very well and paid for part of my house w/ some of what I had. If I need a new car, I could sell some and do it. If I had not sold them I would not be the position I am now. They would have tripled in value, bit so would have the house. I'm glad to have taken the hit and sold them. Jim