BigBill
Absent Comrade
I believe any turn of the century to pre war to post war the s&w revolver prices will skyrocket much more soon. Just watch the N Frames. Guns never go down in valve. Even my 70's rugers have gone up in value.
Which are better investments? Revolvers or Pistols
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ibewbull
US Veteran
With rumors of a China / Russia gas deal and the declining dollar.
If I knew what was in the future I would a move.
My crystal ball is OOC.
Pythons are out of reach. But I did snag a M58 last for less than $600
If I knew what was in the future I would a move.
My crystal ball is OOC.
Pythons are out of reach. But I did snag a M58 last for less than $600
oneill45
Member
I personally prefer my snub nosed revolvers, over any semi-autos.
theyre just damn cool to look at and theres nothing like the kick of a nice 357 magnum or 44 magnum
theyre just damn cool to look at and theres nothing like the kick of a nice 357 magnum or 44 magnum
GF
Member
Revolvers.
Pre lock.
Colts & Smiths.
GF
Pre lock.
Colts & Smiths.
GF
cmort666
Member
It depends upon the particular revolver or pistol.
I'd say that a M1900 American Eagle Luger with the U.S. Army trials paperwork is going to be worth more than an H&R .22 revolver.
At the same time, a box stock Glock 17 is going to be worth less than a Colt New Service in 11x25mmR German.
Sweeping generalizations about values of TYPES of handguns are essentially meaningless.
I'd say that a M1900 American Eagle Luger with the U.S. Army trials paperwork is going to be worth more than an H&R .22 revolver.
At the same time, a box stock Glock 17 is going to be worth less than a Colt New Service in 11x25mmR German.
Sweeping generalizations about values of TYPES of handguns are essentially meaningless.
mc5aw
Member
Quality retains value, and increases in value much fast than non-quality.
If I was buying handguns for investment, I would buy Wilson Combat 1911's in 45 acp.
They are Perfect, in every way...
A lot of handwork goes into them. As time goes on Handwork will go way up in price.
IF I was buying handguns as an investment for the Bad Days, ie WROL [Without Rule Of Law], TEOTWAWKI [The End Of The World As We Know It], etc... I would buy a bunch of Glock 17's with six extra mags each, and 500 rounds of 9mm each....
They are Perfect, in every way...
A lot of handwork goes into them. As time goes on Handwork will go way up in price.
IF I was buying handguns as an investment for the Bad Days, ie WROL [Without Rule Of Law], TEOTWAWKI [The End Of The World As We Know It], etc... I would buy a bunch of Glock 17's with six extra mags each, and 500 rounds of 9mm each....
HOUSTON RICK
Member
I speculate that the Glock 17 will be the top "collectible" plastic gun decades from now.
cmort666
Member
It's more likely to be the H&K VP-70Z, of which FAR fewer were made.
That'll be followed by the lesser known Steyrs (gas and recoil operated) and first generation Glock 17s.
inspcalahan
Member
It solely depends on the current theme on guns.... For now, revolvers seem to have the edge. Wait for the next school shooting and following Federal push to ban standard (hi-cap) capacity semi autos. The market will drain in supply, demand will spike again and you would sell your worn out Gen 2 Glock for $700+. Never in my right mind would I have ever though I'd see people pay more for a 10rd magazine than a 17rd magazine, but it happened. I watched a used Pmag go for $65...seriously?? 5x packs of new pmags selling for $500...yes - it did happen very recently. I'm thinking I should have unloaded a bunch of my old used stuff and paid down the mortgage. Instead I just sat by and watched the sh*t show.
Things have calmed for now. The point being to all this - the current market seems to be for the ever dwindling supply of more "classic" older firearms. The reason it leans towards revolvers is simply due to age - most of the older handguns out there are revolvers, but the sale of classic older semi's is just as strong. All it will take is one breaking headline event, followed by a few Fox news videos showing Pelosi (the harlot of the apocolypse) calling for a Nationwide gun ban on (insert model/flavor of the day) and that will instantly be the best investment gun there was from a sellers point of view.
Just my .02cents....time for lunch.
Things have calmed for now. The point being to all this - the current market seems to be for the ever dwindling supply of more "classic" older firearms. The reason it leans towards revolvers is simply due to age - most of the older handguns out there are revolvers, but the sale of classic older semi's is just as strong. All it will take is one breaking headline event, followed by a few Fox news videos showing Pelosi (the harlot of the apocolypse) calling for a Nationwide gun ban on (insert model/flavor of the day) and that will instantly be the best investment gun there was from a sellers point of view.
Just my .02cents....time for lunch.
spdguns
Member
To answer the OP, revolvers hands down. There has been a resurgence of NOS Colts and Smiths with boxes that are bringing a premium price. Just check the classifieds! Of course, this is from all of us old folks who remembers the 4" Model 66 for $200.........
bhayles
Member
To me...neither.
In my world, all guns are like all hammers...they are tools. Buy quality tools then use them. I've never cruised flea markets or yard sales looking for the "right" brand of hammer or "right" year of manufacture. I just look for a good quality hammer, a tool, and then go use it.
In my world, all guns are like all hammers...they are tools. Buy quality tools then use them. I've never cruised flea markets or yard sales looking for the "right" brand of hammer or "right" year of manufacture. I just look for a good quality hammer, a tool, and then go use it.
Guns are NOT an investment.
Anti-Gun laws make them a liability.
In NY and Cali you cannot sell you assault weapons and certain pistols to ANYONE in the state. You cannot leave them to your heirs.
If these laws stand, the pattern of gun control will be to legislate MANY guns out of legal existence. When you die, you won't be able to sell them and will have to be destroyed.
That is the Feinstein gun ban which is the NEXT federal assault weapon.
The goal is the ban of all semi-autos.
NO guns are a good investment period.
Even revolvers if smart gun technology or microstamping is required, might result in ALL old guns NOT being allowed to be sold. SO you own the guns, you can't sell them and you can't leave them to you heirs.
I recommend buy the guns you like and use them but unless you plan on selling soon, GUNS maybe a bad investment.
Here in NY, Assault weapons turned out to be a problematic investment unless you are moving out of state.
cmort666
Member
Don't attempt to draw conclusions from what goes on in NY.
Guns are a great investment in Ohio.
But then we don't let anti-gun ninnies set the agenda here...
