I had most of my flintlocks out today, just to look them over…cleaning patch down the bores…etc. I have hunting stories for each and every one of them.
When I use to attend the CLA shows....I wouldn't even touch those nicely built guns on display.
As for me....I finally picked up a nice one a few years ago for 1/2 price....and I shoot it often.
I don't own any safe queens.
In fact, if you saw some of the guns I shoot, you might be wondering how they still work.
I do not believe I would wish to own a firearm I would not shoot. The Daisy BB gun gets used on bird feeder squirrels. The various rifles, ML and suppository, get used on unpredictable whims. The doubles are a whole 'nother topic. Suffice it to say we tend to use a lot more powder and shot than is needed.