We occasionally discuss the fluctuation and increase in imported gun prices and the "high", prices of antiques today. It dawned on me after scrolling through GB's antiques, a gun manufactured in the 1800's usually cost at least one month's pay for the working man (cowboy's - $10.00 per month, new Colt - $12.00). So I figure, not only haven't antique weapons held their value, but they've actually decreased in price even including inflation!! Reproduction's are deals our forefathers would have done flip's for...perhaps they're pinwheeling in the grave over this info even as I type it!! Hummm, something to consider when trying to convince your wife you "need" another gun.