Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

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Mel Bernstein, nicknamed the Dragon lives in Colorado, and he's armed not worse than some not too ambitious in the country. In his personal collection of more than three thousand weapons from different countries and eras. All this wealth is on display in the Museum of Mel in the County of El Paso. Exposure popular: the annual income of the Museum exceeds half a million dollars.

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet
Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

Mel joined the ranks of collectors in 1982, when he moved to Colorado and opened a gun shop. Nickname Dragon he got from his fire-breathing motorcycle. In it, he rides on his ranch, where is the Museum.

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

The Museum is called "Earth Dragon." Only guns there are more than two hundred pieces. "I don't think anyone else has as many guns, says Mel. — And they are all in working condition".

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

Assess the condition of the trunks of the Mal may at any time, because next to the house he built a shooting range. And an even greater platform for game in paintball.

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

Separate rooms in the Museum devoted to weapons of each country, which fought the United States since the First world war. There are the Japanese katana and German anti-tank guns.

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

The Museum also has guns, grenades, ammunition, 80 military vehicles and hundreds of mannequins dressed in uniforms. The approximate total value of the collection is ten million dollars.

Retired from the United States — the armed man on the planet

Keywords: Artillery | Weapons | Collectors | Collection | Weapon | USA

     

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