Crystal Ball / Current Production = Future Classic

[Moo Moo]

Hi everyone

Just wanted to know everyone's thoughts on what current day production S&W might become collectible in another 20+ years? What would you pick out of today's current selection if you were predicting the future? Say the government gave you back $1000 dollars of your hard earn taxes back and you were going to buy something as a collectible?

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I might be of a mind to replace my 39-2. No that's not current production. But current production isn't all that collectable! I don't know of anybody making "Instant Safe Queens"!

Ivan

 

[wheelgun28]

I feel none are at this time. They do make some nice looking models and they make me look twice.

I think that guns made using modern production methods can be offered at any time. A small run of a super cool model sells well and has an interest, next year make more no problem.

Old production method guns cannot be remade by them without a major investment, they do not have the equipment any longer.

Others may have differing opinions.

 

[Warren Sear]

I don't even think about guns that way. I buy what I like and enjoy shooting them.

 

[kraynky]

Oh I think I'd buy a model 69 (2) with both barrel lengths (I'd have to really bargain to get two), but like W S said, buy what you like & shoot them.

There might be a couple of short run guns I'm not familiar with, really there might be 50. I haven't exactly kept up with current products and their availability. Seems like they are still building a certain 3rd gen gun or two, you might want to keep your eyes on.

Anxious to see what those who've kept up have to say.

 

[Kanewpadle]

If it has an internal lock, it's not collectible.

 

[Grayfox]

I wouldn't know. The "newest" S&W I own was made in 1997. Last of the old style revolvers.
S&W hasn't made anything since that I've had much interest in. And certainly nothing I'd consider collectible.

 

[bushmaster1313]

I would get a 27-2

 

[robvious]

the least popular black sheep gun would be your best bet... but only if it has some redeeming value besides being an unpopular gun currently... obscure is best, but that long term investment may be too long... you could call the mothership and ask what ones sell the worst...lol

 

[bigwheelzip]

I don't collect nuttin, but you might look at pieces that were not around before the IL.
A few that might fit that description, 500's, 460's, Scandium framed, or the tactical type R8/TRR8.

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[prplbkrr]

If it has an internal lock, it's not collectible.

Internal lock guns will become collectable when they stop making guns with the internal lock.

 

[muddocktor]

Nothing they are presently making screams collectible to me at present. But, if they would get off their duffs and make another run of 8 shot carbon steel model 27s with traditional barrel design in 3 1/2 and 5" barrel lengths in blue and nickel they would sell at least 2 and possibly 4 of them to me. And I also might bite on a blue or nickel model 29 with a traditional design 5" barrel too. I think those, even with a lock, might become collectible. But I wouldn't buy as a collectible investment, but rather those guns would really appeal to me.

 

[Onomea]

Sorry for the thread drift but...

I have not bought any guns at all in the last ten years or so, and sold off most of my accumulation about four years ago. But I had and have very little interest in new guns. When I was buying, you could buy prewar revolvers, and 5Os/60s revos, in excellent condition for the same or less cost as the new stuff... I like the old classics, S&Ws and Colts, better. Better quality in my opinion. More character.

 

[H Richard]

What makes guns collectable are scarcity, quality, design. Since most guns are being produced by the thousands, limited quality control, designed for functionality not beauty, I doubt if any will make it to collectable status. There are some small production niche manufacturers making small quantities annually but hand fit quality, these will have a degree of collectability.

 

[SC_Mike]

IMHO if you want to buy new and collect it, I'd say something a little more unusual, such as a model 57 in .41 magnum...

IMHO if you want an investment, buy a 1k CD or pay down existing debt...

Just my opinions, worth what you paid for them.

 

[mtgianni]

I have not lost money in trading guns but have done much better in the stock market on a 5 year average. Even given bumps and slides I would not consider guns as a strength over stocks from a monetary point of view.
If an event happens that we need guns as tools, NIB, unfired, wood configuration and engravings will mean nothing.

 

[Kurusu]

Last current production gun I bought was an STI Spartan. Well, it was current production when I bought it.

 

[ladder13]

Maybe the Nightguards.

 

[sar4937]

Looking back at hand tools I have purchased over the last 20-30 years, I would say that the plastic has not held up well. Even some cleaning chemicals slowly take their toll on polymers over time. Maybe there will be a demand for the polymer guns that do survive 50 years from now. I can't say that any new production S&W guns get me excited. I don't feel plastic and gun's are a good marriage.

 

[joe44va]

A K, L, or N frame with a 3" barrel.