Thread: Collecting Firearms in NZ

Hey Guys ,

just wanted to find out , how big is the collectors community in NZ ?

thanks in advance

Probably 1 - 2,000 serious collectors, another 4 - 5,000 who accumulate guns that strike their fancy, and many thousands who buy guns they like but really don't need! There are many collectors of genuine antique firearms who do not need a licence, and do not belong to any clubs in order to 'fly below the radar' and not attract the attention of light-fingered scumbags. Most serious collectors are members of the New Zealand Antique & Historical Arms Association.

i have a "C" endorsement because i could when i got my "B" and "E" .....

I guess it depends on where you draw the line between accumulater and collector.

Regardless, there are plenty so you shouldn't have any trouble finding others to talk about your area of interest

Going by the last few auctions I've been too there's plenty and most of them have lots of money to spend too.

Originally Posted by gundoc

Probably 1 - 2,000 serious collectors, another 4 - 5,000 who accumulate guns that strike their fancy, and many thousands who buy guns they like but really don't need! There are many collectors of genuine antique firearms who do not need a licence, and do not belong to any clubs in order to 'fly below the radar' and not attract the attention of light-fingered scumbags. Most serious collectors are members of the New Zealand Antique & Historical Arms Association.

You can join Antique Arms has mentioned by Gundoc, you can PM me if you want details