Not what top 5 are a must in a collection.
Not what are your top 5 dream items.
Not items that are so uncommon, that realistically, you would probably never see in person. And even if you did, you probably really couldn't purchase them. (Even though we do have some here with deep pockets)
I want to know, with the budget you have now, looking realistically at the next year or so, what you plan, or would like to have, on a Top 5 purchase list.
Here is my list. This is what I am currently saving money up for.
1) M39 Mosin Nagant, most likely a SAKO.
2) M1 Carbine
3) Swiss Vetterli infantry rifle, any version before the 1878 model
4) Remington Model 8, or Model 81, in a caliber that is reloadable.
5) Any Swiss infantry rifle, after the Vetterli, and before the K31.
Does this mean I will not buy something else if I spot a good deal. Of course not. I just recently bought a Russian IJ70-18A Makarov for $180.00. But these items are my primary top 5 items I am always saving up for, in that order.
It was not easy for me to limit the list to just 5. But I think it works for this thread.
Thanks for sharing.
Cat
PS. This may be a good thread to refer to if you decide to sell something in the future.
)
