For those age 60 or under (Gen X or later generations…)

[Eddie Southgate]

Good points. Nice to see a post that doesn't put apostrophes in year decades and plurals.

Why ?

 

[TheHobbyist]

41 years old. Been collecting for 20 years.

Hobby has changed a lot just in my time, which really is nothing in the bigger picture…but noteworthy given the extent of change.

FWIW, I always viewed pre-war as collectible curiosities…owned several…none would really stick around and be sold to buy post war.

Be it interest, having guidance, lack of in person accessibility, substantial housing and other costs rising—it is really a bit of a nuanced ask, isn’t it? A niche of a niche.

I get it.

The only way to really get the word out is to get the word out and see if you are able to connect with other gun or militaria collectors who can develop an appreciation. My opinions of course.

 

[Monstermuley24]

34 and searching for the guys who are hoarding all the nice 357 magnums (pre 27’s) that might want to do some trading haha. My favorite revolver by a wide margin, probably because the reg mag is out of reach.

My interest are primarily S&W and colt revolvers. I won’t pass up a nice pre-64 model 70 (factory original or custom) I really enjoy the custom wood and metal work from the gunsmiths past and present

 

[mrcvs]

Not sure what you mean by a "softening in the sales process". In my area older S&W revolvers don't last long if they ever do show up in local gun shops. Not seeing any noticeable price reductions either. At the gun shows and in more than few gun shops sales of ALL guns (new or old) seem to have slowed down but I think that is more due to the effects of inflation and a slowly recovering economy. Many people have less money to spend on things like hobbies and collectibles. There is still a demand and those who have the funds are still buying. Perhaps you're looking at the effect of fewer people being able to afford spending the money on their hobby at this time?

I was referring to hammer prices at auction. Gunbroker, the national auction houses, etc. Spell check decided to use process where I meant to say prices. I will correct that.

 

[Lex_Ordo]

53 YO. Been collecting different guns over the past 30+ years. At this point in life I have dwindled down to a couple Colt 3rd Gen SAA .45 revolvers, a S&W 640-2 .38, and a Colt Official Police .38. I have one semi-auto 9mm Glock 19, and also become extremely selective on anything vintage because of price. I want to be able to carry everything with me God forbid I had to evacuate my home for any number of reasons. I won't leave anything behind.

 

[Wickerboots]

Most of what I have goes to my spawn under 5 at this point. I have just enough in the budget for ammo components (100 rounds a week) and modest reloading setup. Would love to add a threaded lever action (so not older), and a few handfuls of revolvers new/old/projects.