"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Fausto,

I agree with Cate. I think that is a great heirloom.

I would not even fire it if it has gone this long without being fired. I would preserve it just as it is and how you received it.
 
Brett,
add my (late) thoughts and prayers for you and your family for your loss.
The gun is pristine, in its box and oiled from the factory.
I will take a picture of it when I get the chance :)

Fausto
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Fausto,

I think you should fire the gun at least once. You and your grandfather should take it out shooting. That will be an experience you'll cherish.
 
Christian,
I wish I could. My grandfather is 102 though, and there's no chance going out shooting with him.
Yet, the whole story of the gun (which I summarized) is something he already shared with me. More than once :)

Fausto
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KBA said:
Fausto,

I agree with Cate. I think that is a great heirloom.

I would not even fire it if it has gone this long without being fired. I would preserve it just as it is and how you received it.
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Very very few guns should not be fired. If they are so rare (but I'm speaking of rare as in the million dollar Luger and even it is fired very occasionally); if they are collectable and are LNIB and never fired after leaving the factory; or if they are unsafe and can't be made safe economically (those are parts guns or wall hangers only).

I recently traded an original all proper U.S. Property marked Colts M1911 delivered to the U.S. Army in 1913. Put in a drop-in barrel and fired it often with light loads. I have my grandfather's Colts M1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless he bought new in 1919 when he got out of the Army, and I fire it often. About to give that M1908 to my son.

Guns need to be fired. Cars need to be driven. Knives need to be carried and used. They are purpose designed and built tools.
 
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Made a careless mistake at my shop on Tuesday, I had a rag in my hand as I was wiping some coolant of the timing cover of a Honda 3.5 L and my hand got sucked into the harmonic balancer. It compound fractured my ring finger on my right hand and severe lacerations on my 3 other fingers. I had to go in for surgery Tues. night. The surgeon said I was VERY lucky not to have damaged any tendons or nerves. As many of you know, I own and operate a busy 5 bay shop with just one entry level employee, it is going to be a challenge to get back going, but I have great customers and I think they will understand. My hands are my lively hood so I am hoping for a smooth recovery. The x ray dosent look as bad as it really was. Lots of pain.

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Kris, best wishes for quick healing of your hand! Lucky you had no nerve or tendon damage, I hope the pain passes quickly for you.
 
Sorry to hear about your mishap, Kris. I'm hoping it heals up quickly and is as good as new.
 
Wow, That looks really painful!!!

I'm glad it's not worse, Kris, and I hope for a fast recovery for you!:thumbup:
 
Sorry to hear of your mishap Mt. Damascus.
I pray for your speedy recovery as well as wisdom, favor and provision as that recovery takes place.

James
 
Ouch Kris, these things happen fast! :eek: Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery my friend, and as little pain as possible :thumbup:
 
Thanks for the kind words folks, I am just trying to take it easy. Doc says infection is my biggest concern now. Gives me some time to spend with my daughter(and knives of course).
 
Ouch! I hate hearing of your accident. I am hoping your recovery time is short and complete. I have seen that very thing happen in a shop I worked in 8 years ago. The owners finger still bears the damage. As a mechanic myself I feel for you.

Chris
 
Wish you a fast and fully recovery, Kris. That looks bad - but be glad that it is not as bad as it could be.

.You got a great hierloom from your grandfather, Fausto. Those 7.62 pistols are great to fire. But I don´t know if I would do it. But as for knives you should keep it oiled well. Rust is a pitty on those old gems. One of my dad´s old shotguns are not well maintained and I will have to fix that in near future.
I agree with leghog that most of the guns out there should be fired as they don´t get better when not used/fired. That´s what they are made for.
As Fausto almost mentioned, Europe is a strange place for owning firearms. At least inside the EU. Other counties might have their own laws for this. I know that in the US is another point of view on guns in general.
 
Kris, sorry to hear about your accident; I grew up on a farm and was aware of a lot of quite horrific accidents involving loose clothes and machinery, so I'm glad it wasn't much worse. I'll be praying that you have a fast, complete, and relatively painless recovery.

- GT
 
Kris,
sorry for your accident. Anyway, speaking as a doctor now, if you had no loss of substance nor nerve/tendon lesions, things will get back to what they were before, and you will be fine. You just need patience and care. And a bunch of fellow forumites who send you their best wishes and thoughts :)

Fausto
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Sorry to hear of your accident, Kris!! I wish you a full recovery as well. Hope things work out for you in the shop under the circumstances
 
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