Which guns become the most valuable?

[otis24]

This doesn't look like it fits in the 2A forum, or anything specific to S&W, so please delete if it is in the wrong forum.

If society were to decide to ban and confiscate all assault weapons, which firearms become vmore valuable? Is it caliber based(.223, 5.56)? Is it a particular platform. I have a Winchester bolt action .223. I would thing that it would be more desirable based on caliber. I would also think that pistol caliber carbines, or handguns that fire a rifle caliber (.30 carbine) would be more desirable. Perhaps handguns and rifles that had a higher capacity would be desirable. How do you think a hypothetical ban would impact gun prices and supply? If you knew a ban was imminent or probable, what guns would you seek to obtain?

 

[Jessie]

I would seek to unseat the banners

 

[Golddollar]

You'd better start thinking about the value of plowshares and manhole covers because that's what the gun banners want to turn our guns into.

 

[delcrossv]

Something in .338 Lapua or .375 Chey Tac.
Why? Because I like to stroll rather than run.

 

[sheepdawg]

To heck with firearms, I'd be stocking up on ammo by then.

 

[andy52]

If what you suggest were to happen these would become the hottest seller on the market.

 

[MCorps0311]

If what you suggest were to happen these would become the hottest seller on the market.

You mean they are not now?

 

[old bear]

If what you suggest were to happen these would become the hottest seller on the market.

Once upon a time they were marketed as the mid-night planter. Glad to see they are still around and filling a specific market niche.

 

[andy52]

You mean they are not now?

Probably not even though I have a few I've bought and made myself.

Once upon a time they were marketed as the mid-night planter. Glad to see they are still around and filling a specific market niche.

The newer vaults are somewhat improved over the older versions.

 

[Biggfoot44]

At that turn of events, the financial results would be least important .

 

[16thVACav]

You'd better start thinking about the value of plowshares and manhole covers because that's what the gun banners want to turn our guns into.

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will pull the plows for those who don't.

 

[Rule3]

Bailing out already??


You forget, it is not "assault" weapons it is ALL semi autos and ALL high capacity mags.


So all single shot firearms will be in hot demand.

 

[kscharlie]

While no one knows the exact count, there are an estimated 15-20 million AR and AK type rifles in the U.S. There are a known 638,000 full auto weapons in the U.S. Any attempt, IMO, at confiscation will result in "unintended consequences" not even imagined by the lunatic left. And that is all I am going to say.

 

[gregintenn]

Historically, the firearms I decided to sell for a modest profit seem to be the ones that gain value fastest. My advice, buy whatever I'm selling.

 

[Doug627]

The firearms I didn't buy will become the collectibles.

 

[wetdog1911]

While no one knows the exact count, there are an estimated 15-20 million AR and AK type rifles in the U.S. There are a known 638,000 full auto weapons in the U.S. Any attempt, IMO, at confiscation will result in "unintended consequences" not even imagined by the lunatic left. And that is all I am going to say.

I agree, far easier to choke off the ammo supply.

The oil embargo and gas shortage back in the 70's made a big impression on me and that "Buy it cheap and stack it deep", wasn't just something to say.

Remember that huge glut of cheap 7.62, both x51 and x39, right after the last turn of the century?

Wet

 

[mtgianni]

When asked a similar question by Skeeter Skelton in an article in the 80's as to a military invasion of the US his reply was "What ever caliber the military was using will become the most wanted by civilians".

 

[MRB1]

At the start, I'd see mandatory gun registration, bans on "assault weapons", bans on any semi-automatic rifles/handguns, and insane taxes on all ammo, including components. Making ammo impossible to find or afford will take a lot of the guns out of play. (except for the criminals). It can happen very quickly, so preparing is absolutely necessary - don't wait to wish. And those buried guns are doing no good for nobody.