The future of collecting S&W autos-what's your crystal ball say?

[biggs357]

Most anything in 3 gen will become more collectable over time.

I cherish my 4506-1 and the other day i picked up a really nice looking 410.40 cal for 350.00

 

[amazingflapjack]

I have a couple m-59's, one like the one posted-in my safe, but it is there because I have another one that I have shot for over 25 years, and I don't want to find myself without one. It is a world class pistiol. I have a 4506 no dash, a 1006, and a 4006 HB, and I really am fond of them all. As far as value in the future, we could, and I hope we don't, find ourselves in a situation where almost any gun of any kind will be valuable beyond what we can imagine, but that would probably mean very bad times. As to S&W metal pistols, as well as other quality manufactures, I think scarcity is a big factor, but it isn't determined by low production numbers alone. Popular demand makes things that were/are made, even in large numbers, scarce. I think that as the guys in their 30's and 40's look at us old guys, and recognize the validity in our attraction to these pistols, they will continue to be drawn to them, and likewise, that mentality will filter down to even younger guys as well. My gut tells me that even now that this is happening, and that there is becoming a diminishing supply of these guns, and the current police trade in glut of guns is just helping that trend in my opinion, because it enables folks with modest means to buy these great guns, maybe initially through frugality, but once thay have them and shoot them, the guns become their own best advocates, and then these happy shooters tell their friends. Plus-there is going to be an increasing group that want something that will be a family fixture, and somehow plastic just does not fill that role for most folks, at least not for me; there is just something American about American made guns crafted out of steel. That's how I see it. Flapjack.

 

[faust921]

I have a 4006 that I bought new in 1986. I cannot believe how cheap a 4006 can be found, typically a well seasoned cops's carry piece, now retired. (the 4006 that is...)

I carry mine. I prefer it for carry over my other guns in almost all circumstances. It's heavy, digs into my side and I wouldn't consider selling it for a moment because it has never failed to fire, not ever. Heavy is a joy to shoot. Maybe mine with the adjustable rear sight will appreciate better that a Novak rear model, but it's not for sale. I bought it to shoot it. If you want to invest in firearms, consider a firearm that you really like to shoot, take good care of it and if it does not appreciate from market demand, some lucky descendant may enjoy it as much as you did.

 

[waffenmac]

I really think the 2nd gen guns 659 559 459 639 539 439 which are new in box are set to really explode in price