I usually attend the Michigan Antique Arms Collectors show and always visit my good friends Chuck and Rich.  I agree... attendance is definitely down, and not many younger people there.  I'll see something I want to look at and get barked at with "Don't Touch That!"  Most of the Krags and Trapdoors I see are over priced.  I wish I had more loose change lying around... I'd walk out with a Krag or two.

I'd love to be able to purchase one of Dick's collection when he starts paring it down... but with my current financial situation... that will have to remain a dream!

I will, however, inherit my dad's 1873 carbine and Bannerman built Trapdoor rifle once dad's gone (hopefully no time soon).  Otherwise, I'll just keep playing the lottery and wishing/dreaming  ;)