Predictions For Collecting

["DoubleAction"]

It's hard to collect guns which has already reached their plateau on the collector values, however, there still exist some modern pieces which are sure do nothing but go up in value in the upcoming years.

Smith & Wesson no longer produces what they once did, which we know all too well. Colts have always been good investments but S&W revolvers have remained stable. I truly look for the S&W revolvers to follow the same path as we saw with Colt's Python.

My two favorite S&Ws have been the Model 27 and Model 29, but there are many more to consider. Many of the pricing guides have set most of the S&W revolvers below that of $500. but I find those prices unrealistic in actually asking prices.

For those who are looking for a piece of history, with some of the best revolvers ever made, at a moderate price,I truly believe there are still many bargains to be found with the S&W revolvers.

[MLB]

Some firearms seem to be "short-term" collectors items. For example, the P-99 I purchased several years ago is no longer available (new) in the original style, nor with the titanium slide coating. The finish isn't that big of a deal, but many prefer the original styling as opposed to the restyled version. As a result, they are currently selling used for about $75 more than I paid for it just a few years ago. I could sell it for a profit and have a new gun. No plans to though.

I say "short-term" though because in the long run, I don't think it will matter. 10 or 15 years from now, I think a P99 of any generation will be about equal value (condition dependent that is.) Like day-trading firearms ;D

["DoubleAction"]

ML; I look the same as you do in regards to the Sig Sauers I've purchased over the years. The Sig Sauers commanded much higher prices on the used markets at one time than they do now. One good way I've learned to curb the devaluation of a firearm is to buy as used but new in conbdition. Still; It will take a very long time for these pieces to rise in price as we have seen in those production guns of hammer forged steel, polished blued finishes, nickle and chrome plating, and fitting by skilled craftsmen. I would like to think if I have to cash in early I could expect to at least break even on some things.

[TA]

If we only had a crystal ball to see into the future. Some makes and models are fairly easy to predict, but others are not. The older S&W revolvers will continue to climb. That is almost a guarantee. It is hard to believe that Pythons will keep rising, but I never thought I would see them where they are today. Nice 4" examples are selling quite regularly in the $1200-1500 range on the auction sites, and sometimes more.