Goony,

In my opinion this is one of the exceptions to the generally held belief that "if not factory, then not as valuable". I would place a premium on guns that were originally purchased by obviously knowledgeable and discerning individuals who went the extra mile to have these guns "enhanced" with the kind of features that King offered. The King products were high quality and the fit and finish is certainly on par with the S&W standards. Although I do not own one, I am sure these guns are a joy to handle and shoot. Not to mention, these guns just look cool. All this adds value.

If it hasn't happened already, I would guess that this specialized area of collecting is going to see a quicker appreciation than your run of the mill production guns. Threads like this get more people on board with these neatly outfitted gems.