I will also add that since it was already shot that the value will not diminish.  

This is jus getting silly 

So you concede that there is a scenario where this is possible!  We are making progress here as they say. I have a Stevens 30/30 bolt action rifle. I have NO interest in shooting it. I shot it about 40 years ago with my Grandfather that I was very close to. Its just not my thing. But it will never be fore sale even though I do not shoot it. He left it to me passing over his own two sons. His father left it to him. It will always serve as a memory of my grandfather and a representation of him. So it doesn't matter that I don't shoot it. That is not the value that it holds for me.

"I will also add that since it was already shot that the value will not diminish.   "

I thought it was posted at some point in time that it was unfired. Although I don't see that now, it certainly is the implication.

I personally wouldn't consider shooting it if I gave my word that I wouldn't.  I honor my word, no exceptions.

I think my dad was more concerned about value of the firearm and wasn't looking at it like a family possession.  It has become a family possession for me since my dad retired after 31 years (then passed away) and now I'm retiring.  I'll never sell it regardless of how much it's worth so I was kinda leaning toward shooting it.  I figured I would make sure that if I shoot it I'll take extra care of it (not that I abuse any my guns anyway). 

I guess it would take thousands of rounds to wear it out and I'm not likely ever shoot anything close to that much through it.  Kinda like having a Sunday driving car? 

23 minutes ago, ktd1597 said:

I think my dad was more concerned about value of the firearm and wasn't looking at it like a family possession.  It has become a family possession for me since my dad retired after 31 years (then passed away) and now I'm retiring.  I'll never sell it regardless of how much it's worth so I was kinda leaning toward shooting it.  I figured I would make sure that if I shoot it I'll take extra care of it (not that I abuse any my guns anyway). 

I guess it would take thousands of rounds to wear it out and I'm not likely ever shoot anything close to that much through it.  Kinda like having a Sunday driving car? 

I think you found your answer..

6 hours ago, ktd1597 said:

I think my dad was more concerned about value of the firearm and wasn't looking at it like a family possession.  It has become a family possession for me since my dad retired after 31 years (then passed away) and now I'm retiring.  I'll never sell it regardless of how much it's worth so I was kinda leaning toward shooting it.  I figured I would make sure that if I shoot it I'll take extra care of it (not that I abuse any my guns anyway). 

I guess it would take thousands of rounds to wear it out and I'm not likely ever shoot anything close to that much through it.  Kinda like having a Sunday driving car? 

If your dad was here now, and knew that shooting it wouldn't lower the value then he would be fine with you bustin some caps. 

7 hours ago, Shane45 said:

"I will also add that since it was already shot that the value will not diminish.   "

I thought it was posted at some point in time that it was unfired. Although I don't see that now, it certainly is the implication.

It was his duty gun, it had some rounds down range. 

On 12/27/2017 at 7:39 PM, ktd1597 said:

Troopers were allowed to purchase their own P7's separate from the one issued to them. 

My father was by no means a gun guy, but he saw value in the gun so he bought one ($345). 

When he gave it to me he made me promise not to shoot it. 

He said that would reduce the value of the gun.  My father was thinking "re-sale value" where I'm a shooter. 

You can hang me by my fingernails and I would never sell this gun for major sentimental reasons.

 

@Ray Ray Here buddy. I made a Cliffs Notes version for you. 

1 hour ago, ChrisJM981 said:

@Ray Ray Here buddy. I made a Cliffs Notes version for you. 

Lol. You’re not gonna be his favorite no more!!!

51 minutes ago, Zeke said:

Lol. You’re not gonna be his favorite no more!!!

It's all in love. 

EVERYTHING I have said in this thread needs to be disregarded.

Except that the gun will eventually be shot.  

1 hour ago, Ray Ray said:

EVERYTHING I have said in this thread needs to be disregarded.

Except that the gun will eventually be shot.  

We all knew eventually you would the see the light.

13 hours ago, Ray Ray said:

EVERYTHING I have said in this thread needs to be disregarded.

Except that the gun will eventually be shot.  

I'm pretty certain you are correct!!     Except not now.....it's 14 stinking degrees outside!!

 

8 hours ago, ktd1597 said:

I'm pretty certain you are correct!!     Except not now.....it's 14 stinking degrees outside!!

 

Someone will eventually pop her cherry.  Sorry to ruin your thread with my misinformation.

5 hours ago, Ray Ray said:

Someone will eventually pop her cherry.  Sorry to ruin your thread with my misinformation.

It's all fun!