What Are GREAT RIFLES To COLLECT?

[@taratiwadi1532]

This man is the uncle that I always wanted.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I am humbled by your kind words. 🙏

[@maxkurland6413]

I saw an older video of yours about a Savage Model 1920, and it inspired me to go looking on gunbroker for one as my first firearm. Picked it up from my FFL today. Chambered in 250 savage with a weaver side mounted scope. Thanks for the inspiration :)

[@chrism4008]

That's awesome man! Welcome to a fantastic hobby!

[@DC632A]

I bought a pre 64 model 94 made in 1956 this summer for $295 from its original owner who put one round though it and put it in a leather Sears and Roebuck gun bag where it sat for for 64 years. It’s in incredible shape. The rifling and bluing as well as the wood are like new. I was offered $1800 for it. I am keeping it to hunt with and will give it to my grandson. It carries like a piece of luggage. One of my favorite firearms.

[@michaelbrett3749]

Heres another example of taking a superb example of a rifle virtually brand new and running into the woods with it. Why not take a well used rifle in there instead, and keep the beauty for beauties sake? By the way it sounds like you robbed the guy you bought it from and didnt give him a fair price.

[@Bmuenks31]

@@michaelbrett3749 The guy didn't use it but for one shot so it wouldn't really matter since he wouldn't have used it very much anyways, after 64 years and only one shot you might as well just give it away for free because at that point its just taking up space in your house

[@greatlakespowerstrokefx4]

Love the subject matter. Could you do a video specifically on “best guns to collect” african plains game, african big game and american western hunting

[@aksalaman4689]

I'm done selling guns, ammo and reloading stuff! I'm going to start treating all of it as collectables from now on. I cant even find 22lr ammo around here.

[@3ducs]

The time to buy ammo was years ago. I have no shortage of it, thousands of rounds of everything from .22 to 30-06.

[@tbjtbj4786]

I have always tryed to keep a supply of ammo on hand. But after the first run on ammo. I decided every time I bought a new or new to me gun even if it was in a cal. I already have. I would add the price of 200 to 500 rounds of ammo for it into the price before I made up my mind to buy it. I don't regret that at all.

[@peterlazzari3950]

Reloading gear is worth it's weight in gold. Especially if, like me, you have a love of these fantastic old rifles. Often in obsolete calibers but it's so satisfying to bring back to life an old rifle that may not have been fired for a hundred years.

[@tjo4087]

Keep looking .22 is out there. You will find it

[@Dwyer88]

Beautiful 22LR! I love that falling block action

[@stephensmith4480]

Another marvellous selection of fine Rifles Mike. Thank you.

[@jasonkoestner4630]

Glad that I bought the pedersoli 1886 sporting rifle in 45-70 with 26 inch barrel and Case color. Hardened premium American walnut high gloss

[@justinkeller9187]

I've been trying to find the "bag full of rook rifle parts" but no luck so far. Been fixing up some Stevens favorites but really love all of the ones you have shown.

[@swkohnle08]

Thanks Mike, interesting rifles to consider adding to a collection. Happy New Year.

[@mattedwards4533]

Your videos are like the aroma coming from my wife,s kitchen ,I am drawn in. I enjoy your videos one of the luxury,s I can afford.

[@johnparrish9215]

I'm a sucker for a pretty face, so when it comes to modern bolt actions I go after: Colt/Sauer rifles, I only have two but I'm looking for more. Steyr Mannicher models 1950 and 1956. That butter knife bolt and double set triggers just slay me.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi John - I'm the same. The Colt/Sauer and Sauer 80s and 90s are incredible and are fast becoming high level collector rifles - they are so well made and their design so unique.

[@calicojack556]

"Every opinion is valid in a way". Yes. Another enjoyable and informative video.

[@loganfritz9797]

Please make a video comparing the smoothness of actions in your classic hunting rifles with wood stock and maybe even a few synthetic models.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Mike, your observations about the smaller calibers in the same barrel weighing more are essentially what I heard Craig Boddington say about Winchester M-70 Safari guns in 375/458. He advised both were made from the same barrel but because less steel was removed from the 375H&H, it weighed more and that weight helped reduce the recoil. I've got one and the 270/300g rounds feel more like a good shove, not as sharp as a 300WinMag. I've also shot one in 458WinMag, argh... Not fun! Anyways, I was reminded of his remarks when you made your statement. Great minds, I guess! Take care!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Paul - I'm sure Craig was before me and there were probably many before him. A shotgun barrel in 12 gauge is pretty light and not hard to observe : ) have a Happy New Year!

[@paulsimmons5726]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns - And you also!

[@markvanhorn1437]

My dad trained me with a single shot rifle and shotgun. I could not wail to graduate to any repeater. Now a have a nice collection of single shot rifles. I take one of them to the range every time I go.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Happy New Year USOG 😀😊😀

[@jimdent351]

Q. What are great rifles to collect? A. All of them!

[@FingerAngle]

At least one of each.

[@jcmackenzie6387]

tha ks again fornyour time and thoughts always appreciated!!

[@paulhaines2209]

Beautiful Interesting Rifles Mike. Thank you for the reviews. Have a Happy New Year 👍

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Have a Happy New Year Paul!

[@frankwebster3656]

Whenever your videos come up I watch them thoroughly, sometimes twice. Thank you and cheers for the Holidays, Stay Healthy and Safe.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Frank - Have a Happy New Year and thanks for being on the channel.

[@baitammo4652]

I think you nailed it with the little Chiappa 22. Shortened and half turned. What could be more fun in the squirrel woods?!?!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Bait Ammo - gotta do it - I got a rat last evening and that long barrel is too much. I can't wait for the shorter, lighter custom version.

[@baitammo4652]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns let me/us know what length you decide on or give us a peek when it’s done!

[@timfarmer5439]

Sir you have exquisite taste in guns !

[@mjh1783]

Love your videos. It would be cool to see one on the Winchester model 1890 in .22 short with the octagon barrel, if you ever come across one.. happy new year

[@fedup3582]

You say that you can't keep them all. What rifle, rifles, type, do you keep? For instance, I have my favorites, which I intend to keep always. Others come and go. What do you keep?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Winchesters, old rifles, unique rifles - any rifle I can't find listed somewhere for 6 months is a keeper.

[@mdirtydogg]

That Hagn is a work of art!

[@slickdazzler7330]

Great bunch of rifles. I especially like the mini sharps. I may have to try to get one of those later on. I kind of look at each piece in my collection, as I am the caretaker right now, of each one, and I am enjoying them and taking the best care of them as I can, at this point in time. When time comes that I fade off into the sunset, then other people will become caretakers, of the pieces that I have enjoyed, collected, and tried to preserve.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Slick - Hope you buy a mini sharps - so much rifle in such a small package. As an aside : you'll never fade into the sunset. The way this place works - if you have a son or daughter or two : you're right there - it is a beautiful thing. God Bless and Happy New Year.

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

My bro just got a new unfired sks with bayonet and scope mount with a 300$ scope and 1100rounds with every 10 bullets on stripper clips. Good one.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Awesome dalan!

[@glenpick1]

From one falling block tragic to another - thanks for all the great content in 2020 - your channel was a wonderful distraction for me from all the Covit lockdowns here in Australia - have a great New Years & please continue your great work into 2021. All the best to you.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

The very best to you! Thank you for being here! I hope to be in your great country this year. Happy New Year!

[@richarddixon7276]

How have I missed this one until now ? , I've been playing catch up for a while now and Subscribed , with all notifications ! - no matter , I'm here now and all the happier for it . Your videos just enthral Me , if they lasted two hours and were filmed on VHS I'd still be watching . I really like them all , but the cartridge videos and those on the smaller calibres interest Me most , It would be nice if Chiappa (or any of those on the table really ) did one in a really modern cartridge like 5.7 x 28 , looking like the Sharps or as they do , maybe even the Little Badger version for those who need that sort of thing .That Baby Hagen is beautiful but I think it would look even prettier with a Schnabel stock and in something like 5.7 X 28 I could imagine it would be a really useful thing . I should imagine I could talk to You for days and months about everything firearm and I'd waffle on & on . Thank You to You & Your Team . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well .

[@tim8166]

Thank you for another fine video. It really makes me want to own a 22mag and/or 223 falling block rifle.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Tim - I find so many uses for the .22 Mag - a great rimfire. The .223 is excellent as well - but more noise, cost etc... Thanks for your kind words - they help me a lot.

[@davidgendron1953]

Great video again!! Beautiful selection of rifles!! Those Hagns and Dakota are sweet, maybe one day!! Hope all is well for you Mike! Happy new year!!

[@peterlazzari3950]

Love your work. I have mixed feelings about converting these old calibres to .22. There are only so many of these around in original condition. Maybe I'm just an old sentimentalist.

[@stevelemmen7048]

That sharps 22 would make a great open sight squirrel rifle.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Steve - I agree - I can't sell it : )

[@jeffnunes9780]

I enjoy your videos, opinions and demeanor.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Jeff - glad you are here.

[@R32R38]

In terms of percentage increases it's hard to beat Mosins. Ten years ago you could find them in the US for around $150, even before the recent shortages their prices had nearly tripled.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Very true - and my Remington Mosin seems to have gone up a lot as well. The usual problem though - selling means a gain and money in the pocket - but no gun. So why sell. : ) All the best to you.

[@LN997-i8x]

There's something about old single shot rifles. I recently found an old Husqvarna single shot in 25-20 for very little money. It's like a miniature Mauser 1871, and just a wonderful gun.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Every time I find one for sale I contact to buy and they are already sold! You're right - people know they are gems - so useful as well.

[@LN997-i8x]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I've been looking for one of the 45-70 variants for a long time. Husqvarna did make them, and they're out there, but it seems no one wants to let them go!

[@solarapacifica991]

Sir you have an impressive collection and an even more impressive knowledge about them! A small suggestion: Some information you provide are very, very valuable and equally hard to find online. If would be very helpful to put some key words in the description so your video can be found by searching more easily.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Solara - I'll do a better job with key words. Happy New Year!

[@farmerdude3578]

Another great video. Thanks

[@regsparkes6507]

On correct pronunciations of names from countries other than ours, I maintain that we should say the word as it is said in the country of origin. Further to this, I feel that there is no need to reply to those who insist on trying to 'teach' us what they think is correct. Unless of course one asks how to pronounce a certain word/name. Thanks for showing these rifles, none of these I have seen before; most interesting video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Reg! Have a Happy New Year!

[@regsparkes6507]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'd like to wish all of you, the very best of good Health and Happiness in 2021

[@claidemore]

There is a possibility of shearing the firing pin on a Sharps rifle if it is not put on half-cock before opening the action. I believe that is mentioned in the instruction booklet. I have a couple acquaintances with the 45-70 versions of the Chiappa Sharps and they are shooting steel out to 1000 yards no problem.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for pointing out - wish there was a firing pin retraction mechanism; on the other hand a classic operating feature. Amazing long range accuracy in the right hands.

[@robertpage4123]

Amazing, a sharps and in 22. Beautiful piece as always. Thanks for keeping us entertained it's been a crazy year!! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family. Stay safe from 🍀🇮🇪

[@ronsindric4241]

Always Great Posts that I enjoy watching. EUROPE. Would like to see more on the WALTHER ( KK-500M ), ANSCHUTZ ( 1918/54.30 ), FEINWERKBAU ( 2800 ALU ), KORTH, VALMET ( M62 / 82 and ,22 CHAMPION ), JUKAR, CHIAPPA, UBERTI, and PEDERSOLI. Just a few other musings, am curious about the development of STOCKS, and SIGHTS ( both optical and non-optical ). Do you have a BENELLI MP-95e ATLANTA in your collection ?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Will do Ron - those are excellent. I'll find them and make videos. All the best.

[@pystykorva7114]

Have you ever heard about Valmet Orava? It's a lovely little 22LR single shot gun... Orava means squirrel in Finnish ;)

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Pysty - I had to look those up - I had no idea they existed. Nice, simple action - I hope I can find one. Have a Happy New Year and thanks for writing.

[@timvest8141]

Beautiful rifles.

[@bmeerfeld]

I saw a beautiful Uberti 30-30. Should have bought it!

[@dphillips4351]

Bought that Uberti rifle in 38-55 and it’s in my opinion the funniest gun to shoot and reload for.

[@FingerAngle]

The little 410 looks like a Spanish double barrel I have El Faisan Elgoibar. It was my first real gun. I got it for Christmas when I was 6 years old in 1970.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's a fine .410 - the El Faisan

[@FingerAngle]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks! You don't see them around much.

[@tbjtbj4786]

If I had the money to do it. Dubble rifles and funny multiple caliber barred guns of Europe. One thin my dad gotvin to me any colt in good shape is work keeping or collecting. But a house fire got my first colt collection and my kids collage got the second one. But it was worth it to me anyway. Now one that I might could do. And there interesting rifles. Are ruger 77 and 77 mark 2 and cz rifles. I have both as hunting rifles. But the older cz on the 98 action are interesting and right now really good value for the money. You could get them $200-300 before the big rush on guns came on. And it was the same for the ruger 77 but there getting close two 500-600$ now. Oh the blr especially the Belgian made ones but that could be said for all browings. Ps happy new year.

[@Romin.777]

Rifles that shoot well and where is enough ammo for. ;) Just kidding Mike. Happy New Year! Stay safe and healthy. :))

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Happy New Year Romin!

[@Romin.777]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you my friend! I hope all is well. :))

[@RH-xr8ms]

I have a Taylors 1885 45/70, that I have gladly 'collected'. 30" octagon barrel.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

Beautiful rifles along with a plethora of good information for people to keep in mind when looking for their firearms area of interest. When it comes to collecting firearms or buying guns I think it is important for a person to consider what their firearms collecting philosophy is. Once a person has identified their philosophy they can then target guns that pique their interest. So if a person likes "best" guns then they can target those types of guns. Same with black powder rifles, lever actions, etc. But of course finances play a role as well. A person who doesn't have a lot of money, but likes "best" rifles may end up with only 1 or 2 guns. Another person with the same means, but has the philosophy of as many guns as they can get may end up with 14 guns for the same amount of spending. Neither philosophy is wrong, and both guns owners are happy with the guns they acquired. My other big piece of advice is for a person to keep a list of guns that they would like to get. I find that this helps to keep one focused on acquiring guns that they like, and not what ads, salesman, and gun magazines say they should be liking or buying. Thank you for the videos and have a Happy New Year!!!

[@MFitz717]

Great video as always. You should do a book on domestically produced single shot rifles with your impressive collection. I got an itch recently to start looking into getting a tc contender and they are more than I thought they were, they must be worth it because I seldom see them but they are a very neat concept. I hope you had a good Christmas and have a good New Years

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you ! Somewhere in my channel is a video on the excellent Encore - I have one in 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Creedmoore and .460 Ruger and maybe one other caliber. The 6.8 SPC is a dream.

[@jaydee1532]

This video is so interesting 👍

[@mrparlanejxtra]

If you already have a lightweight rifle, making another is a backward step. Nothing will devalue one like customising it to one person. Especially a rare one. I like the comment about lawnmower parts. I recently bought a Cooey 12g. single shot. When it arrived it had no firing pin. I had one to copy so I made one with the chuck end of a drill bit and with a file.

[@3ducs]

A very nice table setting of rifles! I too am a fan of single shot rifles, one is an Uberti Sharps in 45-70, it has a 32 inch barrel. I'm thinking of having it shortened to 28 inches, possibly even 26 inches. As is it is too heavy, too much front weight.

[@mrdooley9974]

You can’t be serious

[@3ducs]

@@mrdooley9974 Why not? I have a Winchester 1885 Highwall with a 28" barrel, Springfield SRCs had shorter barrels than that. Sharps made rifles in various barrel lengths. There is nothing sacred about specific barrel lengths.

[@coreyhunt2822]

Would a shooting stick or a frame help for long shots?

[@3ducs]

@@coreyhunt2822 Certainly would.

[@STO-xe2sg]

Mike did you get your hands on any new Zastava from a new ZastavaUSA importer ?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Nothing yet 😢

[@STO-xe2sg]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Hope you get something new for an great rifle show on your channel at least!

[@DrBreezeAir]

Mike, would you consider the inevitable anniversary edition of SAKO desirable in terms of collectors' value?

[@titanicswimteam9833]

I know of your video on the model 14 (I asked for a video on a Sjögren, thinking it was quite a feat to get a hold of one. I saw the video and it was spectacular), but I was wondering if a model 14 with its original sights tapped out and replaced with the aftermarket tang sights of its time, specifically made for the gun, would be worth collecting. It is in mint condition (but not with its original sights)- tang sights were from factory. Also Happy New Years! Your videos are most educational and entertaining :) To clarify, is it worth collecting guns like that and buying the gun I described?

[@loganfritz9797]

Looking for a classic wood stock rifle looking for the smoothest action possible. A rifle nice enough I can pass on through my family. A local shop has a Remington 700 in 270 it has a jeweled bolt not sure on the year guessing it’s only nothing like the new rifles they make. If I had to guess it’s a 70s-90s they want 600$ for it with a junk scope. Is this a good deal? Or do I wait and look for another brand with a possible better and smoother bolt.

[@csamby1694]

Good video you are a really gie Is the Belgium 1 better in value I an on the Hunt for a sbs can you do a video on some Dae hoip oll is well

[@jonlennon3348]

Have you tried Old Western Scrounger for .25 rimfire.

[@jeffreyblose8295]

I haven't seen a 410 shotgun shell in over 2 yrs nor a 410 shotgun for sale in almost as long. What happen did they quit making them?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Jeffrey - Sometimes it is like that; but the .410 is still being made and actually increasing in popularity. My Best to you.

[@michaelbrett3749]

Ok you said if you go in the woods you might have the Chiappa turned down to half round half octaganal. How would it be collectible if you did that ? Why not just take a different rifle into the woods instead and save all that expense, as well as saving a rifle from being messed with.

[@grassroot011]

Always regretted selling any of my guns, should never have done so.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Me too.

[@peterlazzari3950]

Yeah I sold about 7 rifles at auction a year ago to make my collection a little more manageable. Will these little pangs of regret go away or get worse. Think I'm gonna be buried with the rest.

[@Alex-tc5kh]

good videos but why do you keep uploading in 480p

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi - I don't know. I wish I had something to do with post production or filming but I have no time. Please let me know what 480 is and what is better. Maybe I can convince someone. Thanks for the note.

[@tonylipton4068]

Thank you for sharing, highly appreciated.👍 I’m older, but I’ve never seen such rifles; it’s interesting, leaned a lot. Many Asia countries/areas have strict restrictions of guns, except North Korea, Taiwan maybe the strictest in the world, especially the young people may just know military rifles which are similar to the series of M16 in military training courses; absolutely no individual is allowed to buy any kinds of legal real guns, there’s no legal guns can be bought, even some toy guns & knives are not allowed; hunting is prohibited; if there’s against, would be put in jail for many years or endless, similar to martial law implemented period; millions people asked government to open, just shotgun & hunting, but got denied, reasons such as toppling government, sniping officials, society security and animals protection; also there are many anti-guns people & Buddhist in Taiwan, they don’t like people own gun or hunting, they said animals right equal to human right, now expending to plants, I don’t know what can be food; also those people don’t know how hard to do farming, especially Buddhist gets donations, they don’t know how hard to earn money; many wild animals reproduced a lot, getting pest, hurting farming, but no individual is allowed to buy legal guns to do pest control, people got suffered or hurt by wild animals, even got died, no compensation, can not hurt or disturb wild animals, just unlucky; many people think that won’t be opened forever, will be strict ruled continuously. You do have real freedom, please keep promoting. Have a nice season, happy new year.🎆🎈🎊

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Happy New Year Tony - I truly hope things improve in Taiwan. I appreciate all your letters. I think I mentioned to you how confining the airport was in Taipei. Beautiful mural though - maybe gone now but I hope not. Also I hope for peace in your country. No winners in wars - only losers.

[@tonylipton4068]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for response. Some people are struggling to get open the civil use, perhaps may have chance, laws got a little bit improved, but progress is slow. The most of people’s daily life are good as usual, just something messy, people don’t like it; also they are seeking for a way to solve problems, not fighting face to face, won’t be quickly; but hope better future. Thank you for your help, highly appreciated.

[@jaydee1532]

Lee enfield no 4 of my father when he fought in ww2

[@jobygochoco2731]

silhouette shooting for the Chiappa mini Sharps rifle??? IMSSU Silhouette Rifle Small Bore Also called smallbore silhouette rifle. Identical to the description of the high power silhouette rifle, except that the rifles are chambered for only factory loaded .22 caliber (5.6 mm) short, long or long rifle rimfire cartridges. Hyper velocity rounds are not allowed.[16] IMSSU Hunting Rifle Small Bore Also called smallbore hunting silhouette rifle. Identical to the description of the high power hunting silhouette rifle, except that the rifle may be a single-loading rifle, the weight may not exceed 3.9 kg (8.5 lb), the rifles are chambered for only factory loaded .22 caliber (5.6 mm) short, long or long rifle rimfire cartridges, and barrel tuners or additional weights are not permitted.[16]

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Joby - I am a bat in the light - no idea of these wonderful things. Thank you for taking the time to write and send : )

[@daveaver]

Like your videos- use a mic clipped to your collar please.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Dave - I'll try that again : ) All the best for 2021!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

My pick for beauty goes to the Dakota. That's not a rifle for the casual shooter, though!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

A stunning rifle in a weird caliber. : )

[@swedvolvo]

As the Federal reserve and governments all over the world keep printing money hand over fist, these magnificent rifle from the golden era of gun making will only go up in value. My relatively small collection has proven to be an excellent hedge against inflation and more.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

That's 100% - the value of each printed dollar reduces the value of every other printed dollar. Glad you have a collection.

[@swedvolvo]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thanks. A video on the economics of gun collecting would be awesome. Your channel is the best there is!

[@mirzaadil6955]

Great review sir. I always enjoy, like and learn from your videos. This video is no exception....lots of sweet break barrel .22 rifles. i have a request. Make another video- what are the great old shotguns to collect and make also some book reviews such Spanish best by Terry Wieland and others. This will add different taste to your videos. Thanks. Please send me your E-Mail ID.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks mirza - great suggestions - will do. [e-mail]

[@mirzaadil6955]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you friend.

[@jaydee1532]

Savage 99 22 high power takedown 1915 😁

[@giuseppe4909]

All old guns are obsolete garbage...sell them off cheap 😎😎😎 hehehehe....(especially your old Remington rolling blocks and trapdoor springfields) 👍