Is this an "old man's hobby"?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by spiral

... In England many people wont even let there children play with toy swords or guns anymore.... I understand why, but fear this will have a greater & greater effect in how weapons collectors are seen in years to come...

It's an option, Jonathan ... but also a different approach .
I wouldn't let my children play with toy weapons; but my (only) daughter enjoys my pleasure for antique ( i mean antique) weapons .