Buying A Firearm As An Investment
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searcher451
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WWII P38s are readily obtainable and have shown a steady increase in value through the years. Even the guns made by Spreewerke (with the cyq designation), which have a rougher finish than the Walther- or Mauser-made P38s, are finding more and more interest from collectors these days, with their values steadily rising.
earplug
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High quality target pistols. S&W 41.
Furncliff
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Hi Standards ... made in Ct..
Phydeaux642
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No need to get upset.
Whether people like it or not, some folks do buy firearms as an investment (even though I haven't done that yet and if I do it will be something that I already have an interest in). I think the folks that purchased fully automatic weapons before they were "banned" have done pretty good for themselves when they decide to sell. I do realize that as a worst case scenario guns could be banned completely but I don't have the feeling we are anywhere near that yet. This was just a thread for me to get a feeling for what is increasing in value. One of my interests is in S&W revolvers, so, I may stick to those. And, maybe it's just me but I don't think of my guns as just tools. I also think of them as a form of recreation that brings a smile to my face, whereas, my hammer doesn't generally due that.
Acera
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I did not mean to insult anyone. We aren't talking about selling you soul or honor, they are inanimate objects. I understand that many on this board have strong passions in regards to their firearms.
I just remember what happened last time we had a ban on certain kind of firearms. The prices went through the roof. Kinda a "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." thing with me. Due to certain circumstances I was unable to buy more than one black rifle before the ban. Since the ban passed, I have been blessed enough to make headway in acquiring a few more.
I do not want to ever say, "I knew that this would happen, and I did not prepare myself for it properly."
I just remember what happened last time we had a ban on certain kind of firearms. The prices went through the roof. Kinda a "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." thing with me. Due to certain circumstances I was unable to buy more than one black rifle before the ban. Since the ban passed, I have been blessed enough to make headway in acquiring a few more.
I do not want to ever say, "I knew that this would happen, and I did not prepare myself for it properly."
scalper
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This is a very interesting post. I have to say of all the things I like buying, firearms are the only ones that at least hold their value. I can't say that for all the other c**p in my house. Most of it I can't give away.
In fact, when money is short, I have been known to justify a gun purchase by telling myself "oh, it is just a temporary place to park cash and a whole lot funner than a savings account".
In fact, when money is short, I have been known to justify a gun purchase by telling myself "oh, it is just a temporary place to park cash and a whole lot funner than a savings account".
Vegaslaith
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Acera hit the nail on the head. Better safe than sorry.
No specifics, but how about an approach?
We're assuming you want to turn your guns back to cash at some point, right?
Market is all about supply and demand. In other words, what models will become valuable in the future that you can buy cheap (or reasonably) at this time? And speaking of time, you have the money, but you also need time, the time to study, more importantly, the time to decide. No one has the silver bullet. You pays your money and you takes your pick.
At the same time, there are externalities. Ammo supply, for one. Legislation, for another. Cheap, efficient storage, etc. All figure into your equation. And whether you enjoy the firearm in the meantime. I have friends who buy and just squirrel them away. Obviously, their guns will have better value than my shooters, when it's cashin' time.
Did all this make it more difficult to decide? All these factors are always in play, whether they're visible to the investor, or not. Better to know, I think.
Then again, you could just buy, good, quality guns. Enjoy them to your money's worth. Anything they bring back will be icing on the cake!
Good luck!
We're assuming you want to turn your guns back to cash at some point, right?
Market is all about supply and demand. In other words, what models will become valuable in the future that you can buy cheap (or reasonably) at this time? And speaking of time, you have the money, but you also need time, the time to study, more importantly, the time to decide. No one has the silver bullet. You pays your money and you takes your pick.
At the same time, there are externalities. Ammo supply, for one. Legislation, for another. Cheap, efficient storage, etc. All figure into your equation. And whether you enjoy the firearm in the meantime. I have friends who buy and just squirrel them away. Obviously, their guns will have better value than my shooters, when it's cashin' time.
Did all this make it more difficult to decide? All these factors are always in play, whether they're visible to the investor, or not. Better to know, I think.
Then again, you could just buy, good, quality guns. Enjoy them to your money's worth. Anything they bring back will be icing on the cake!
Good luck!
leadcounsel
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Actually when you look at prior legislation, the weapons have been grandfathered AFAIK. Those weapons have risen dramatically in value. So in that sense they were great investments.
For instance, if you owned a fully auto AR15 pre 1986 you would have stood to make a small fortune once new production became illegal.
For instance, if you owned a fully auto AR15 pre 1986 you would have stood to make a small fortune once new production became illegal.
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