What do you think?


I have some doubts about polymer guns in general. Revolver or pistol.

It seems revolvers are increasing in value faster than semi automatics. I could be wrong.

I'm a fan of both but greatly prefer polymer for day to day carry and SD.

Revolvers are increasing In value because people collect them. If you start a craze on Glock collecting you will see them go up in price. And some actually are slightly collectable. I have one that was ment for Austria sales and is proof marked as such but at that time (late 80s/early 90's) there was a shortage of Glock 19 s in USA so some of the Austrian supply got routed to here.

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#1) wood and steel revolvers
#2) high end pistols (1911, Luger, Hi-Power, etc.)
#3) the rest

Kinda complicated.
At first blush, it seems like revolvers have an edge as an investment.
RG, Taurus, and the lcr burst that bubble.

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I think Colt Pythons top the list.

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Machine guns are the better investment.

Ah, but machine guns weren't an option in the OP's post. I'll opt for a Thompson and a BAR.

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Howitzers. Bet it all on Howitzers.

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Investing in Tupperware is silly.

Or is it?

I would never buy a Tupperware firearm with the idea I'd make money selling it.

But if I could buy a Tupperware at a low enough price, then it's a great investment.

Just my opinion, of course.

Revolvers are becoming less commonplace compared to plastic pistols. I'd like to compare the sales of revolvers to plastic pistols this year.

I think the question is a little too open for me to decide. What models are we talking about? As someone mentioned, certain manufacturers aren't as "collectable" as others or even as valuable to begin with. I would think it depends on the maker and the model.

most older smith revolvers are good. any colt revolver is good even the junk ones. some rugers are good investments if you include single shot rugers.

I've seen a bunch of 44 specials on this site. I have three so we must be doing something right. Anyway, the 44 special in just about any S&W would in my mind would be collectible. Will do almost anything a 44 magnum will do and a lot easier on your hand and pocketbook if you reload. Funny thing is that after I got my three I haven't seen one at the local gun show. I guess those who have them aren't going to turn them loose anytime soon. I know I'm not about to let any of mine go. So in the case of 44 specials I'd say that they are an investment what with blued steel or stainless and good wood. The only colt I own is a old trooper III in 357 magnum. It has character so I'm not exactly in a mad rush to let that one go either. Besides I have a spare barrel, cylinder and some small parts. The only ruger revolver I have is a 44 mag redhawk. But the markIII 22 in blue steel is a fun machine. Frank

Depends on the revolver.
Depends on the pistol.

The most valuable gun is the one that makes you cry the loudest when its turned in to a gun buy back program by its owner for a $50 Walmart gift certificate.

Over the last 10 years,my revolvers (Colts and Smiths) have increased in value at a higher percentage than my pistols (Colts).

Anything surplus. Mags, ammo, parts kits....etc...etc...

In 2005 7.62x25 ammo was cheaper than 22lr. Today it's almost 50 cents per. At about the same time an AK parts kit was about $150. Today the original barrels, if you can find them are anywhere from $150-$200. And a good price for a parts kit is $400 without the barrel and close to $600 + with original barrels. AK mags were $5ea now $20 - $80 ea. HK 91 308 mags were 99 cents each less than 10 years ago. Today they are $15 each.

How long has it been since anyone seen 8 cents a round for 8mm Mauser?

Anything surplus. It goes up in value faster than any revolvers

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I've been watching this for 40 years now and Dad for the 40 before that. It used to be, walk in buy a gun retail, not shoot it and resell it in 10 years was almost impossible to break even on. However, now days the devaluing of the dollar causes you to be able to get more dollars for a NIB gun that you paid for it, but they are paying you in dollars that are worth less buying power. If you bought a stack of M&M"s or 1911's in 1963 for 17 or so dollars each, you could sell them for a great deal more now. But the same amount of money in good investments would yield lots more profit. Besides, over the years, if guns were so profitable, why has S&W sold multiple times? No guns are a tool you can buy, use it and get all or most of your money out of it after a few years. Try that with a car! Or even try to keep a 1940's car running without serious spending, but we can shoot 1940's guns without to much expense. Ivan

I suspect that categories are too generic - I would suspect you could find an example of each that has a higher value than 90% of everything available in the other camp.
Factors that affect collectible value for any item can include age, total number made, whether or not still in production, besides the obvious condition etc. In the end the value is determined by what buyers want to spend their money on. I haven't been following historical trends in firearms but I would imagine that just as with any other item there are pendulum swings where one becomes the hot item for a time - then it swings back the other way for a time etc.

Oh noooooooooo!!!!

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I believe any turn of the century to pre war to post war the s&w revolver prices will skyrocket much more soon. Just watch the N Frames. Guns never go down in valve. Even my 70's rugers have gone up in value.

With rumors of a China / Russia gas deal and the declining dollar.

If I knew what was in the future I would a move.

My crystal ball is OOC.

Pythons are out of reach. But I did snag a M58 last for less than $600

I personally prefer my snub nosed revolvers, over any semi-autos.

theyre just damn cool to look at and theres nothing like the kick of a nice 357 magnum or 44 magnum

Revolvers.

Pre lock.

Colts & Smiths.



GF

It depends upon the particular revolver or pistol.

I'd say that a M1900 American Eagle Luger with the U.S. Army trials paperwork is going to be worth more than an H&R .22 revolver.

At the same time, a box stock Glock 17 is going to be worth less than a Colt New Service in 11x25mmR German.

Sweeping generalizations about values of TYPES of handguns are essentially meaningless.

Quality retains value, and increases in value much fast than non-quality.

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If I was buying handguns for investment, I would buy Wilson Combat 1911's in 45 acp.

They are Perfect, in every way...

A lot of handwork goes into them. As time goes on Handwork will go way up in price.


IF I was buying handguns as an investment for the Bad Days, ie WROL [Without Rule Of Law], TEOTWAWKI [The End Of The World As We Know It], etc... I would buy a bunch of Glock 17's with six extra mags each, and 500 rounds of 9mm each....

I speculate that the Glock 17 will be the top "collectible" plastic gun decades from now.

It's more likely to be the H&K VP-70Z, of which FAR fewer were made.

That'll be followed by the lesser known Steyrs (gas and recoil operated) and first generation Glock 17s.

It solely depends on the current theme on guns.... For now, revolvers seem to have the edge. Wait for the next school shooting and following Federal push to ban standard (hi-cap) capacity semi autos. The market will drain in supply, demand will spike again and you would sell your worn out Gen 2 Glock for $700+. Never in my right mind would I have ever though I'd see people pay more for a 10rd magazine than a 17rd magazine, but it happened. I watched a used Pmag go for $65...seriously?? 5x packs of new pmags selling for $500...yes - it did happen very recently. I'm thinking I should have unloaded a bunch of my old used stuff and paid down the mortgage. Instead I just sat by and watched the ***** show.

Things have calmed for now. The point being to all this - the current market seems to be for the ever dwindling supply of more "classic" older firearms. The reason it leans towards revolvers is simply due to age - most of the older handguns out there are revolvers, but the sale of classic older semi's is just as strong. All it will take is one breaking headline event, followed by a few Fox news videos showing Pelosi (the harlot of the apocolypse) calling for a Nationwide gun ban on (insert model/flavor of the day) and that will instantly be the best investment gun there was from a sellers point of view.

Just my .02cents....time for lunch.

To answer the OP, revolvers hands down. There has been a resurgence of NOS Colts and Smiths with boxes that are bringing a premium price. Just check the classifieds! Of course, this is from all of us old folks who remembers the 4" Model 66 for $200.........

To me...neither.

In my world, all guns are like all hammers...they are tools. Buy quality tools then use them. I've never cruised flea markets or yard sales looking for the "right" brand of hammer or "right" year of manufacture. I just look for a good quality hammer, a tool, and then go use it.

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Guns are NOT an investment.

Anti-Gun laws make them a liability.

In NY and Cali you cannot sell you assault weapons and certain pistols to ANYONE in the state. You cannot leave them to your heirs.

If these laws stand, the pattern of gun control will be to legislate MANY guns out of legal existence. When you die, you won't be able to sell them and will have to be destroyed.

That is the Feinstein gun ban which is the NEXT federal assault weapon.

The goal is the ban of all semi-autos.

NO guns are a good investment period.

Even revolvers if smart gun technology or microstamping is required, might result in ALL old guns NOT being allowed to be sold. SO you own the guns, you can't sell them and you can't leave them to you heirs.

I recommend buy the guns you like and use them but unless you plan on selling soon, GUNS maybe a bad investment.

Here in NY, Assault weapons turned out to be a problematic investment unless you are moving out of state.

Don't attempt to draw conclusions from what goes on in NY.

Guns are a great investment in Ohio.

But then we don't let anti-gun ninnies set the agenda here...