Recent content by CSN

how much was it?

No, I don't think this is a wife-driven distress sale. I just don't think he's a motivated seller yet. He used to own a gun shop, and his wife worked there, too. So she's down with guns.

Wow, there have been some really good responses here! jcelect; good point. I fall between the first and second on your list. My reality: I love guns. I love having them. Do I shoot a lot? Nope. 100 rounds across all calibers a year is probably my average. However, I have expendable cash, and...

Ahh, Thank You. Those are the best realistic examples I've seen so far.

Yeah, I think we've reached a consensus. Little high. I'd love to check gunbroker, but those idiots refuse to unlock my account. I do have one, but I'm not allowed to use it. They say my info "looks suspicious", or something and want a whole bunch of further personal info, which they won't be...

Honestly, I have also wondered why the re-release of the new guns would hurt the old guns. I can speak to the Colt Python in that it is a VERY nice gun in it's new incarnation. I own one and have shot another. My understanding is that it's superior to the old ones in a few ways, but still fairly...

Yeah, I was afraid everyone would say that. I have no idea on the market for these guns, here or elsewhere. Like I said, money is definitely not the issue, value is. What would be an example of a vintage Smith that would be collectable? Also, have the values of the vintage guns been hurt by...

I've gotten the idea that it might be nice to acquire a vintage S&W revolver. a list of guns available to me through someone I know, and I do not doubt for a second his description of "exceptional condition" on all of them. Most of them don't seem to include box or papers. I have looked around...