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I am a moderator on the Dan Wesson Forum and we have identified a syndrome we affectionately call DWAS- Dan Wesson Acquisition Syndrome. Just wondering if there is the possibility of a Winchester Arms Acquisition Syndrome- mainly because I haven’t been inoculated and I don’t think I can afford not to be… anyway, just wondering?
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
WACA #10293
In my learned experience, the WAAS is much more common than the DWAS… probably a function of the total number of collectable Winchesters versus Dan Wessons. If you have not been inoculated, it is WAY too late for you now!!
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Some of us are pathetic–no inoculation can protect us. Just born that way.
Some kind of new bug did hit me a couple months ago, and with your help, I believe I have identified it. I now suffer from WAAS and CSAAAS! Made the mistake of mating my Great-grandfather’s ’73 .38 WCF to a Colt Single Action Army in the same caliber. And I’m not sure how it happened, but somehow, another is coming in the mail. That new bug has quite a snout on it; pierced clean through my wallet. Sucked out all the money, and if I’m not mistaken, a bit of flesh too. If I were to catch one or two more Acquisition Syndromes, I’ll be paying my regular bills with the initials IOU!
November 7, 2015
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From what I can tell you’re safe until the second one shows up. After that they’re just like rabbits and before you know it you’ve lost track and sometimes don’t even know where all of them are.
So, with one 1892, eight 1894/94s, and a 9422, I’ve probably been infected. Let’s hope it’s not as bad as the DWAS mentioned above. Over the last 10 years I’ve put a lot of iron in the safe…and this won’t help.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
WACA #10293
WAAS? Never heard of the affliction. It couldn’t possibly infect/affect me! Not a chance.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
January 26, 2011
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Michael,
I see the sections for 1892,1894, and 61s. Where is the offset stock section?
I think what pushed me over the edge was the first Cody show I went to and realized the guns I had were not as nice as I had thought. No matter what you get, some one else has something more rare, or better condition. The search never ends, and the collection just keeps getting better over time.
~Gary~
pdog72 said
Michael,I see the sections for 1892,1894, and 61s. Where is the offset stock section?
I think what pushed me over the edge was the first Cody show I went to and realized the guns I had were not as once as I had thought. No matter what you get , some one else has something more rare, or better condition. The search never ends, and the collection just keeps getting better over time.
Gary,
The cast off stock guns are in their own little “blue shelf” section! They are hard t o”keep up” because of the offset weight of the gun. I am not always a real condition hound with the guns I buy. I do like unique configurations more and am happy with a poorer condition rifle that is quite uncommon. Or sometimes just a good buy comes along. I always chuckle at the 96% and 97% ratings on some guns. That is a pretty darn critical eye!
And there is the 1894 sporting rifle section, the 1873 section, some 1890’s thrown in for good measure and a very unique Model 55. It’s all fun!
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
August 11, 2015
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I had a Winchester breakdown on May 14, 2015. Looked for support and joined the group on July, 2015. Had several relapses since then. Even looked for an alternative at the Colt Support group, but continued to relapse. Went and got insurance on everything in case my other problem with good California cabernet gets out of control and I decide to burn the house down as a last resort.
Have quietly initiated feelers at the Sharps support group to see if that may help. Will report back in if there is any change!
Regards,
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