Displaying your collection, circa 1968

Jim McDougall · 24th February 2008, 09:42 PM

What a fantastic photo Jeff! Thank you for sharing it!
I think we all are trying to teleport ourselves into that room to see the weapons closer, and wish we were there in another time.....Jens, you were so incredibly lucky to have seen this.

I have a very fond memory of many years ago (with only pictures in my mind) when a visited a very prominant collector who lived in an old mansion. It was very much mindful of one of the old film noire movies. In entering this really spooky old house, I was led into the living room where an old Persian carpet was pulled back, revealing a trap door. Down an old iron spiral staircase, I descended into the most breathtaking array of full suits of armour, tables and walls of swords, knives, guns from hundreds of years ago. I will never forget it, especially the entire scenario!

Thank you again Jeff for bringing back wonderful memories!

All the best,
Jim

24th February 2008, 09:42 PM	#17
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,196	What a fantastic photo Jeff! Thank you for sharing it! I think we all are trying to teleport ourselves into that room to see the weapons closer, and wish we were there in another time.....Jens, you were so incredibly lucky to have seen this. I have a very fond memory of many years ago (with only pictures in my mind) when a visited a very prominant collector who lived in an old mansion. It was very much mindful of one of the old film noire movies. In entering this really spooky old house, I was led into the living room where an old Persian carpet was pulled back, revealing a trap door. Down an old iron spiral staircase, I descended into the most breathtaking array of full suits of armour, tables and walls of swords, knives, guns from hundreds of years ago. I will never forget it, especially the entire scenario! Thank you again Jeff for bringing back wonderful memories! All the best, Jim