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Collection Templates

 

NMCollectorCP ships with 29 ready-made collection templates. A template names the fields on the Identification and Description tabs of every item in a collection and fills the drop-down lists behind those fields with real choices, so you record the details that matter for that kind of collection instead of designing forms. Pick a collection below to see its purpose, what you can do with it, and every drop-down it contains.

 

Every template can be changed to suit you: rename any label, edit any list and add your own values.

 

Firearms, Blades and Militaria

 

Ammo

 

23 drop-down lists · 629 preset values

 

Cartridges and shotshells, not the guns that fire them: each load is told apart by caliber, maker, head stamp and bullet, with powder and primer fields for handloads, a corrosive flag, lot and storage details, and a caliber and gauge list of 134 entries. Use Firearms for the guns and Militaria for inert ordnance.

 

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Firearms

 

21 drop-down lists · 1021 preset values

 

Firearm inventory for the guns themselves, each recorded by maker, importer, model, serial number, type and caliber or gauge. Lists include 187 manufacturers, 227 models and 136 calibers and gauges, with headspace results, a Curio and Relic marker and acquisition and disposition details. Cartridges go in the Ammo template, knives in Knives and other military collectibles in Militaria.

 

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Knives

 

16 drop-down lists · 479 preset values

 

Pocketknives, hunting knives, kitchen knives, hatchets and other edged tools, told apart by maker, pattern number and name, blade count, steel, handle material and finish, with preset care jobs such as sharpening and pivot oiling. Use Militaria for bayonets kept with uniforms and field gear, Firearms for guns and Ammo for cartridges.

 

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Militaria

 

18 drop-down lists · 414 preset values

 

Military collectibles from helmets, bayonets and field gear to medals, uniforms, documents and trench art, with fields for maker, markings, unit and the soldier a piece is named to. Lists hold 44 categories, 216 countries and historical states, 21 conflicts and eras and 22 services. Guns, cartridges and knives collected as such belong in Firearms, Ammo and Knives.

 

Full details for Militaria

 

Nihonto

 

22 drop-down lists · 336 preset values

 

Japanese swords, from katana and tachi to wakizashi and tanto, recorded by signature, tang shape and file marks, temper line, grain and tip pattern. Ready lists cover provinces, schools, eras, certification papers and sword care such as oiling and polishing. Use Knives for non-Japanese swords, daggers and everyday knives, and Militaria for uniforms, medals and other military relics.

 

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Coins, Stamps and Paper

 

Coins

 

17 drop-down lists · 488 preset values

 

Coins, tokens, medals and bullion, each identified by year, denomination, mint mark, type and variety, then described by grade, metal, weight, grading service, certification number, storage and value. Lists cover 50 coin types, 42 grades and 216 nationality entries. Banknotes belong in Paper Items and military decorations in Militaria.

 

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Paper Items

 

21 drop-down lists · 196 preset values

 

Maps, posters, photographs, letters, ephemera and other paper collectibles, with a few books welcome among them (a book library belongs in the Books template). Identification tracks edition, size, material, binding, language and signatures, while Description adds condition, defects, dust jacket status and storage. Lists cover 30 item types, 17 subjects and common defects such as foxing, creases and water stains.

 

Full details for Paper Items

 

Sports Cards and Memorabilia

 

22 drop-down lists · 490 preset values

 

Sports cards, autographs and game-used memorabilia across baseball, basketball, football, hockey and more, described by grade, authentication, holder and storage. Distinctive fields include "Grading Service", "Certification Number", "Autograph" and "Game Use", and lists hold 131 teams, 31 sets and 29 grade values. For paper ephemera use Paper Items; for general toys and model kits use Toys and Models.

 

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Stamps

 

29 drop-down lists · 674 preset values

 

Postage stamps, postal cards, proofs and revenue stamps, identified as a specific issue by nationality, denomination, class, catalog and design, then described copy by copy: gum, watermark, centering, grade, cancel, faults and any expertizing certificate. Lists cover 221 country and issuing-authority entries, 32 denominations and 188 issue years. Picture postcards and other paper belong in Paper Items.

 

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Books, Music and Media

 

Books

 

17 drop-down lists · 137 preset values

 

A record for rare, collectible and everyday libraries that captures the details book collectors care about: edition, printing and number line, ISBN, signed or inscribed state, dust jacket grade and specific defects. It also tracks who has borrowed a book and where it is shelved, with ready-made lists for genre, condition and storage.

 

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Musical Instruments

 

24 drop-down lists · 701 preset values

 

Guitars, saxophones, pianos, amplifiers, drums and pedals, described by brand, model, year, body wood or metal, pickups, finish and serial number. Drop-downs cover 50 instrument types and 58 brands, and Description adds strings, tuning, humidity control, originality and values. Use the Records and Media template for recordings.

 

Full details for Musical Instruments

 

Records and Media

 

19 drop-down lists · 391 preset values

 

Vinyl records, cassettes, compact discs and other recorded music and video media, told apart by format, label, catalog number, pressing country, matrix code and speed, with grades for disc and sleeve, inserts and cleaning history. Instruments and amplifiers belong in the Musical Instruments template, hi-fi gear in Radios and Electronics, and posters or concert programs in Paper Items.

 

Full details for Records and Media

 

Art, Antiques and Jewelry

 

Art and Antiques

 

20 drop-down lists · 402 preset values

 

Paintings, prints, furniture, ceramics, silver, rugs and other art and antiques, told apart by maker, "Signature", "Edition" and "Marks / Hallmark", with "Authentication", "Restoration", framing, appraised and insured values, and care tasks such as "Wax Furniture". For focused Southwestern pottery and jewelry, watches and clocks, or paper, use the Southwest Pottery and Jewelry, Watches and Clocks or Paper Items template.

 

Full details for Art and Antiques

 

Pens and Writing Instruments

 

23 drop-down lists · 225 preset values

 

Fountain pens, mechanical pencils, dip pens, ink bottles and inkwells, told apart by nib, filling system and body material. The "Brand" list holds 31 entries, and the Maintenance tab offers pen jobs such as "Sac Replacement" and "Nib Tune". Each item records whether it still writes. Pen catalogs and advertising belong in Paper Items.

 

Full details for Pens and Writing Instruments

 

Southwest Pottery and Jewelry

 

20 drop-down lists · 266 preset values

 

Keeps a detailed record of Southwestern Native American pottery, silver and turquoise jewelry, weavings and other crafts. Distinctive fields include "Pueblo / Tribe", "Stone / Mine" for turquoise sources, "Hallmark / Signature" and "Size (ring / cuff)", with lists of forms, styles and motifs and care tasks like "Polish Silver" and "Mothproof".

 

Full details for Southwest Pottery and Jewelry

 

Watches and Clocks

 

21 drop-down lists · 459 preset values

 

Wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks, told apart by "Reference Number", "Caliber", "Movement Type", "Complications" and "Jewels". Lists cover 56 makers and 24 types, and the Maintenance tab carries watch and clock service jobs with intervals. For a general antiques collection with a few clocks among many other pieces, use the Art and Antiques template.

 

Full details for Watches and Clocks

 

Vehicles, Tools and Gear

 

Cameras and Lenses

 

18 drop-down lists · 441 preset values

 

Cameras, lenses and photographic accessories, told apart by "Focal Length", "Maximum Aperture", "Mount" and "Format". Lists hold 45 brand entries, 29 equipment types and 30 mount entries, while Description records "Condition", "Working?", "Shutter Count / Hours" and the values "Appraised Value", "Current Value" and "Insured Value". Cameras kept only as household contents belong in Home Inventory.

 

Full details for Cameras and Lenses

 

Fishing Tackle

 

21 drop-down lists · 213 preset values

 

A collection record for rods, reels, lures, flies, nets and tackle boxes, from split bamboo fly rods to plastic lures. Ready-made lists cover reel and rod types, makers such as Orvis, Hardy and Heddon, line weights, action and gear ratios, retrieve direction, and service jobs counted in trips as well as months.

 

Full details for Fishing Tackle

 

Motor Vehicles

 

23 drop-down lists · 785 preset values

 

Built for owners of cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, trailers and military vehicles, this template records what each machine is, how it is titled, registered and insured, and what work it has had. Distinctive features include a "Restoration Log", an "Original Engine?" field, a "Title Status" list and 53 preset maintenance operations.

 

Full details for Motor Vehicles

 

Radios and Electronics

 

22 drop-down lists · 541 preset values

 

Radios, hi-fi, ham gear and test equipment, told apart by chassis number, technology, bands and power source. Lists hold 41 brand entries, 31 equipment types and 216 country entries, and Description tracks restoration, originality, working state and schematics, plus values. For instrument amplifiers use Musical Instruments; for records and tapes use Records and Media.

 

Full details for Radios and Electronics

 

Tools and Shop Equipment

 

19 drop-down lists · 663 preset values

 

A record for hand tools, power tools and shop machines that keeps identity, value, storage and service history together. Distinctive touches include separate lists for power source, voltage or battery platform and arbor, chuck or drive, plus maintenance tasks such as blade changes, calibration and winterizing.

 

Full details for Tools and Shop Equipment

 

Toys, Hobbies and Nature

 

Geological

 

22 drop-down lists · 293 preset values

 

Built for rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils and meteorites. Beyond the basics it records the physical clues used to identify a specimen: streak, hardness, cleavage, luster, crystal form and fluorescence. Preset lists cover common names, mineral groups, geologic ages and a starter set of 14 New Mexico collecting sites that you can replace with your own.

 

Full details for Geological

 

Toys and Models

 

25 drop-down lists · 616 preset values

 

A home for playthings and scale models: die-cast cars, action figures, tin and cast iron toys, plush, kits, locomotives and rolling stock. Distinctive fields include "Scale", "Gauge (trains)", "Edition" and "Grading Service", plus separate fields for the condition of the item and of its box, and for whether it is complete, original and working.

 

Full details for Toys and Models

 

Whistles

 

1 drop-down list · 1 preset value

 

Police, referee, scouting and combination whistles, recorded by maker, material, measurements and engraved marks. Identification tracks built-in extras such as a compass, knife or corkscrew, plus pea and note counts, while Description holds display case, stand, service and value details. Tin whistles played for music fit Musical Instruments better.

 

Full details for Whistles

 

Home, Household and Records

 

Home Inventory

 

18 drop-down lists · 247 preset values

 

Catalog a household room by room, with the details that matter in an insurance or appraisal conversation. Lists cover 27 rooms and places, 23 major categories and 49 brands, and fields hold receipt status, replacement, current and insured values, and warranty dates.

 

Full details for Home Inventory

 

Licenses

 

11 drop-down lists · 97 preset values

 

Licenses, permits, registrations, commissions and passports held by a person, family or business, from a drivers license to a pilot certificate or firearms license. Lists cover 35 license types, 14 issuing authorities and 8 statuses, with expiration, renewal and fee fields. Use Firearms for the guns themselves and Motor Vehicles for the vehicles.

 

Full details for Licenses

 

Recipes

 

9 drop-down lists · 56 preset values

 

A recipe box for home cooks, holding each dish's category, timings, yield, nutrition figures, source and full ingredient list with method. Ready-made lists cover prep, cook and total times, servings and sources, while the nutrition fields start empty for your own figures.

 

Full details for Recipes

 

Subscriptions

 

2 drop-down lists · 18 preset values

 

Recurring services you pay for, from streaming and cloud storage to gyms, insurance and web hosting, each kept as one record. The "Product" list offers 14 subscription types and "Expiration Date" offers 4 renewal terms, while "Subscriber ID", "Subscriber Code" and "email address" keep each entry easy to find. Permits and registrations belong in the Licenses template.

 

Full details for Subscriptions

 

Wine and Spirits

 

20 drop-down lists · 512 preset values

 

Wine, whiskey, port, tequila and other bottles from a cellar, wine fridge or home bar, recorded one at a time. Preset lists cover vintages from 1945 to 2027, 31 drink types and 36 regions, while fill level, drink window, bin location and quantity on hand keep each bottle easy to find. General household contents belong in the Home Inventory template.

 

Full details for Wine and Spirits

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