Any suggestions on where to start collecting

[Bluecrush]

I really like the K22's and 617 revolvers. I also have interedt in a 639 and 3906.

Which model seems to be undervalued if any?

Thanks in advance
Crush

 

[fat tom]

I know next to nothing about the value of modern semi-autos,but rest assured that there is currently nothing undervalued about the K-22's and 617's (which is,in fact,a K-22).
f.t.


p.s. I vote for the K-22's.

 

[chud333]

Like Bobby said the K-22's are very fine guns to be sure.
Can't go wrong there.
Collect what "You Like" is what i've heard so much and i agree
with it completely. Why collect something based simply on
current value or collectability if it does'nt turn you on?

Chuck

 

[Faulkner]

I agree with the collect what interests you advice. I got interested in USGI firearms in the early '90's and then really zeroed in on M1 carbines. Even though I have other firearms that interests me, I have really enjoyed my carbine collecting because, well, I enjoy it. I am fortunate that my collection has increased significantly in value, but that's not why I started collecting them.

 

[Smith357]

If you like .22s then that is where you should start. I started with .22 rifles.

As for what is currently undervalued. The big guns are not as sought after as the small ones, J frame Kit Guns have gone through the roof, they were never cheap but seem to have raised in value faster than the K frame counterparts. In the same vein, 4 inch Ks seem to be a tad more collectable than the 6". As always the older more perfect condition rare variants with goodies command top dollar.


The older 22 semi's other than the Model 41 are dirt cheap, I know nothing about them other than the S&W22s I used to have got sold quick.

 

[perrazi]

unless you have a large amount of money to spend,forget about collecting undervalued guns and collect what you enjoy. you will usually have to spend the current market value of whatever you buy,particularly these days. if you hold it for 10-20 years,you will have accumulated value during that time. at this point,better than the bank and unless you are a good day trader,better than the stock market too. your only downside is the passage of more stringent laws.in the future you may actually need the guns you have purchased.

 

[chief38]

I agree with the collect what interests you advice. I got interested in USGI firearms in the early '90's and then really zeroed in on M1 carbines. Even though I have other firearms that interests me, I have really enjoyed my carbine collecting because, well, I enjoy it. I am fortunate that my collection has increased significantly in value, but that's not why I started collecting them.

WOW!!! You can start your own Platoon there! Ive only got one lonely Carbine

 

[11B Lifer]

Collecting

In 1969 I somehow became motivated to collect K22 s! Back then they didn't cost much - but I made 80$ week.
My fiancé got my first one out of layaway.
Over the years I have diversified- mostly by chance-my rules-only the best- and I won't sell anything. My Son buys pn impulse. We are both lucky to have married sportive girls.

 

[H Richard]

There is a difference between a "collector" and an "accumulator". A collector will set up parameters for his acquisitions and only seek out guns with in those parameters. An accumulator will appreciate many (all) S&W's and will buy whatever he finds that strike his fancy at the time. I'm more of an accumulator, but lean towards the antique and early guns. Not to say I don't buy others, as I just acquired my first S&W with the "IL", a 617-6.

 

[Brian41]

I started on N frames as they were out of favor around here ten years ago and sold pretty cheap. That has all changed now with pretty much any S&W revolver commanding a high price. Model 10s though are plentiful and the prices not so bad currently.
I bought a model 18 and pre 18 some years ago at decent prices but they have gone sky high now. Still if it's 22lr you like you'll have to pay the price but likely too your investment will hold it's value or increase in time.