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Rick · 28th February 2006, 01:50 AM

I believe that as weapon collectors we have a somewhat different niche than the people who collect Avon bottles or match holders .

I would like to believe that the historical and , dare I say it, visceral attraction of these pieces will serve them well in retaining their value and collector interest over the forthcoming generations .

What I fear the most is the threat of the burgeoning legal sanctions against the posession of these items for future generations . A casual glance at some nations' weapons laws today speaks volumes for our future prospects .

After all a well preserved 18th century sword or dagger in the wrong hands will still be able to take a life in the 22nd century .

28th February 2006, 01:50 AM	#9
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	I believe that as weapon collectors we have a somewhat different niche than the people who collect Avon bottles or match holders . I would like to believe that the historical and , dare I say it, visceral attraction of these pieces will serve them well in retaining their value and collector interest over the forthcoming generations . What I fear the most is the threat of the burgeoning legal sanctions against the posession of these items for future generations . A casual glance at some nations' weapons laws today speaks volumes for our future prospects . After all a well preserved 18th century sword or dagger in the wrong hands will still be able to take a life in the 22nd century .