What’s your oldest kit

[reiver]

After reading about the zipper going on an Aim gun bag I got to think what I have bought new and is still in use today .
I bought a leather 12 bore cartridge belt back in 1984 when I was 15 and had just got my sg certificate. It’s still in regular use today . Thought I am on the second to last notch on the belt now40 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately the owner isn’t looking quite as good .

 

[Tim.243]

After reading about the zipper going on an Aim gun bag I got to think what I have bought new and is still in use today .
I bought a leather 12 bore cartridge belt back in 1984 when I was 15 and had just got my sg certificate. It’s still in regular use today . Thought I am on the second to last notch on the belt now40 years old and still going strong. Unfortunately the owner isn’t looking quite as good .

the .410 Dad was given it in 1934 which is on my sgc.

 

[reiver]

the .410 Dad was given it in 1934 which is on my sgc.

Did you get it new ?

 

[old keeper]

Like Tim,

I still have the old Belgian DB folding 410 I got in my teens around 70 years ago and it wasn't new then! Also a BSA cadet 177 that was bought new for me when I was about twelve.

 

[jall55]

My sbs shotgun inherited from my mentor 1895

But the gun i bought as a young lad is circa 40 years old and still used daily

 

[jall55]

Thinking about it - does the wife count ?

 

[Tim.243]

Did you get it new ?

nope gd bought it for dad in 1934 i was born in 61

 

[long_range_rob]

I’ve got a William Ford S/S dated 1897 which I won’t be putting steel through.

 

[kenbro]

My sbs shotgun inherited from my mentor 1895

But the gun i bought as a young lad is circa 40 years old and still used daily

You inherited it in 1895?
Damn, you’re nearly as old as me!
Kb.
Ps. My Win Model 12 x 20 gauge is just over 100 years old.

 

[jall55]

You inherited it in 1895?
Damn, you’re nearly as old as me!
Kb.
Ps. My Win Model 12 x 20 gauge is just over 100 years old.

No no .... i got it a couple of years ago
Its a William Evans and i cant shoot it at all ! My mentor was a little chap and this little gun kicks my backside !

 

[Roedeer 1962]

I have a Sako Forester L591 from 1960 it started life as a 308 , it was re barrelled 43 years ago by Trevor Proctor and that’s how long I’ve owned it

 

[McKenzie]

Paul Webley sbs hammer gun made some time between 1870-1885. Still my favourite shotgun; it fits me better than any of the others. It’s been sleeved & I had it Teague choked as cylinder & full was a bit limiting. It’s won me a good few sbs competitions over the years.

 

[VSS]

I have a very old .410 that I inherited from my father, but in terms of kit that I've bought new and am still using, I think the pair of canvas gaiters that I bought about 35 years ago are probably the winners.

 

[JockStalk]

Berghaus cyclops Bergen. New in 1984. Rocket launcher pockets got lost decades back but still the comfiest heavy pack by miles.

 

[merlin]

My trigger finger. It is as old as me!

 

[Craigsaun]

For me it’s my trusty old Theoben Scirroco classic.22 12ft lb . I bought this 36 years ago, and it still looks like the day I bought it, and NO it’s not for sale

 

[Iamtheferryman]

My grandads spanners and sockets. I also have his cantilever tools box and his trunk from the war.

On the shelf I have grandads best friends binos. I occasionally take them out but they are bulky and heavy by modern standards.

 

[Bo Diddley]

Shooting gear it would be a Webley Vulcan .22 air rifle, must be 42 years ago, I think it was £72 from GL Woods & Son in Norfolk.

 

[pjkaz]

Me

 

[Tegner]

Alan Wood knife 32 years old and as good as new