I am an accumulator and not a collector. I've broken in a lot of formerly NIB / collector grade guns by carrying and shooting them. It just seems wrong to let them sit. But, I broke that rule tonight.
Just bought a NIB Smith & Wesson 3914 that was once part of S&W Historian Roy Jinks's personal collection. It has a very low serial number, as was typical of guns specially built for VIPs. Comes with the paperwork showing that he picked it up at work (the factory) and some other documents. Original box, docs, unopened cleaning kit, etc.
I've only recently developed my interest in these 3rd Generation Smiths but I've been a longtime admirer of Roy Jinks and his work on behalf of Smith & Wesson collectors. You might recognize his name from the bottom of most any S&W factory letter. Gun won't be here for a week or so. Pics to follow.
Just bought a NIB Smith & Wesson 3914 that was once part of S&W Historian Roy Jinks's personal collection. It has a very low serial number, as was typical of guns specially built for VIPs. Comes with the paperwork showing that he picked it up at work (the factory) and some other documents. Original box, docs, unopened cleaning kit, etc.
I've only recently developed my interest in these 3rd Generation Smiths but I've been a longtime admirer of Roy Jinks and his work on behalf of Smith & Wesson collectors. You might recognize his name from the bottom of most any S&W factory letter. Gun won't be here for a week or so. Pics to follow.