Making a record of guns

[zteknik]

Why? The rust they have should be enough.

noooo!its called patina!!
makes it more valuable

[The Rat]

I do an Excel spreadsheet with make, model, ser#, optic type, optic ser#, weapon light type, number of mags, accessories, and approximate value.

Used to be a company armorer, old habits die hard.

[Not_A_Llama]

I use Google Docs - maintains accessibility in case of catastrophe.

I log Make, Model, Caliber, Serial#, Date acquired, Date disposed, and valuation.

Unfortunately, I just recently started, so there's quite a few blanks :-X

[Irving]

LOL at accessories. I'm poor guys. The only accessories I have is usually a half box of ammo. It is a good suggestion, I just had to laugh at this point since I don't have any really.

I like the idea about the number of mags though.

Great responses everyone. I was going to use Google Docs also. You can upload pictures on there now as well.

[cstone]

Somebody already started a go-by spreadsheet.

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2009/01/inventory.html

[SAnd]

I have a master list that has 20 entries per gun. The majority of the information would be considered trivia. I have several other lists that are shorter versions of the master list. One is a list of just the information I need to report a theft.

I have pictures of all my guns also.

I scan all my reciepts also.

I usually burn multiple copies of my records to a disc whenever it needs to be updated. At least one is stored away from my home.

A flat bed scanner makes good pictures of handguns and other small items. I find it easier to use than a camera for good detail close ups. Items a couple inches away from the serface are still in sharp focus.

[Jherexx]

Check this thread, http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showth...t=shotworkspro

Available software that may meet your needs, or at least give you an idea on how you may want to do your inventory.

[Irving]

This is great guys. My list is so short that I'm already done.

[Del_Gue]

I use Clayton Pryor's NM Collector Software JE. It is excellent. Download the full version for free for 30 days, see if you like it, and if you do the download is only $19.95. You can import pictures into the database and print out several different types of reports.

Here is the website: http://www.nmcollectorsoftware.com/templates

Del

[Ranger]

Make, model, serial number, accessories, photo and seller information all saved to my iDrive and Dropbox so I can get to it from anywhere.