After looking at all of the nice firearms that I have collected over the past few years, I couldn't reach a decision on just any one type of collection that I wanted to build. Each strategy represented something good but there was always that handful of other weapons from outside that group that caught my eye. So, in the grand scheme of things, I selected just several methods to work with and have guided my wants towards them.  Perhaps one day, when I am older and wiser, I can live with just one collection, but until my love for firearms and history diminishes, I will continue to pursue the greatest collection that I can build (and afford).

So now, I would like to show you my areas of collecting that I am concentrating on:
 

The M91/30 Collection   This has become a main collection for me. Asides from procuring such examples as a Russian 1932 Izhevsk (3rd year of production and not real common) and a Russian 1942 Tula High-wall (late production WW2, with very rough finishing - looks weren't a consideration with the Germans knocking on Mother Russia's front door), I have also started a sub-collection of Finnish variants (a Puolustuslaitos-marked 1932 Izhevsk, other [SA]-stamped Russian Captures to include a 1943 Izhevsk High-Wall and several of only 24,000 Tikkasoki M91/30s ever produced).  To read more about my collection or see some notes/photos of rifles and marks, please click HERE.

Izhevsk ** Tula ** Tikka

The Finnish Collection  Inspired by the site established by the Mosin Man himself, this was my first Military Surplus Firearms collection. Finland has such an interesting history behind it and their firearms have definitely caught my interests. I continue to work on this collection, although competition for the pieces has increased due to the popularity brought about over the Internet.  To read more about my collection, please click here: Finnish Collection.

SAKO  *  SkY  *   *  Tikka  *  VKT

The Russian M1895 Nagant Revolver Collection  My first handgun purchased with my new C&R license was a $49.87 Century Arms Special, and I have been hooked ever since.  Definitely a unique piece with its cylinder sliding forward to seal in the gas with every cocking of the hammer, it always makes you wonder what action it may have seen.  To view and read more about my collection, please feel free to visit my M1895 Page.

Tula   *   *  Izhevsk

The Ishapore Collection  This is based on the Short Magazine Lee-Enfields (SMLEs) of the Ishapore Arsenal. These pieces are readily available and priced right, and they make a nice collection that not many are concentrating on. Aside from being a primary manufacturer, Ishapore has also reworked numerous Enfields into unique pieces (Grenade launchers, 'riot control' muskets, police carbines) and has therefore allowed me to break out what would generally be a tiny collection into one with numerous variations.  To read about my current pieces, please click on the flag below or HERE.

GRIRFI

The Miscellaneous Collection   Although I have geared my collections towards the above strategies, I still have some of my other firearms that I accumulated for other reasons, as well as some non-firearm militaria.  If you would like to peek at a few of them, please feel free to visit my Miscellaneous Page.

So there you have it: Njanear's personal collections. Now I challenge you to define your own collection(s) and create your own special gathering of historical firearms. Have a great day and come back often to see what changes have taken place in Njanear's C&R Collections.