My gun taste is all over the place .If it says Colt, I want it. I realize to all the purists , since I don't have a " theme " ( SAA , 1911 , Python ) ....I'm not . I have 26 Colts in 12 calibers, and no other maker in my collection . Which is why I'm a Colt collector, not an accumulator. I have a Winchester 101 from my grandfather- and the only other firearm is a Remington 11/87 supermag - because I grew up shooting clays & wings with an 1100. At the time of purchase I 'd never seen or heard of a Colt shotgun. Since then ,I've purchased three. Funny thing is ,I don't own the most iconic Colts - The hogleg & slabside. For me, they're not practical carry guns. I'm not a 19th century gunslinger,20th century soldier or 21st century operator. I am a Colt collector. My Remington and Winchester aren't even allowed in my Liberty safe. All my Colts are shooters except my Z40 since its NIB, and my 6" B STS has been retired-since it's worth 3 to 4 thousand and will keep increasing . I paid $ 585 for it in '98, and it will never be holstered again - under my leather trench eagerly awaiting a Winchester silvertip reload (my modern day cowboy Lone Ranger rig). Some day I might sell/trade it - only to have 2 Colts for one. The only other I would sell/trade would be any of my .22's- Colteer,Stagecoach, Scout and Trooper. Again, only to replace with Colts I'd rather have. To me, .22's biggest attributes are the inexpensive cost of shooting 100's and 1000's of rounds , and easier marksmanship proficiency . I purchased the .22's because they were available and affordable. I would rather shoot centerfire.My collection is my son's inheritance, I have no savings or retirement. I also buy Colt memorabilia when I see , like and can afford. My last purchase was an NIB blue necktie w/ Rampant Colt. It was from gunbroker ,along with my last ten or so firearm purchases- you all know Colts are really not common in gunshops.When it arrived , I told my wife I wanted to be buried in it ..... If I don't wear it to church or a wedding first. As far as a " themed " collection , I would personally have a Colt Sauer, Colt Thompson and a Boa - rather than 3 SAA's . I don't see myself owning any of these- except a Sauer. However, I will attain a Peacemaker - probably dual cylinder..... and she will end up sleeping in a velvet lined case. And I will acquire a 1911 - probably .38 super , since I don't have that caliber . My dream guns are a 4" blue Python with real ivory and a blue New Agent .45 DA also wearing ivory....... I WILL PUT THEM TOGETHER SOME DAY! The one Colt that slipped through my fingers ,that I missed by a week - a Colt Cowboy in solid blue . I saw it at a PawnShop NIB ........no case color(anyone ever see? )and no sale on payday !
