Cooper Rifles, Destined to Become Collectable?

[DRYHUMOR]

Figured I would ask the question in light of the recent hot threads.

I KNOW there are a lot who will say heck no or worse. But answer objectively.

If Cooper's company folded, due to marketing pressure, would his rifles then become more valuable over time.

Think about it, lower production numbers, great accuracy. It would seem to meet the criteria for a rifle to climb in value. Nicely made piece of machinery.

How long? 5, 10, 15 years?

Please answer objectively, I really not trying to stir it up, or go into the political lockdown mode.

 

[22-rimfire]

They would probably be desireable. Once the gun is sold the first time, Cooper gets no more revenue from the purchase.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

I would have no interest in a used rifle even---a pox on them----they're tainted now and forever.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I don't think they will be seen in a positive light.

I've seen the same thing happen in the custom knife world when the maker turns out to be a scumbag (not saying Cooper is) or does something foolish like this their product plummets and never really recovers.

 

[moooose102]

sorry, i just don't know. what's a cooper rifle?

 

[ImARugerFan]

Who cares. 99% of the people on these forums saying 'll never buy a cooper!!" never would have bought a cooper anyway. Who cares who their CEO supports in a presidential race? Get over it.

 

[goldie]

they are very expensive right now, i dont know how much more they can go up in value.would someone pay 1600-2000+ for one in ten years ?

 

[jmorganal]

quote:
Who cares who their CEO supports in a presidential race? Get over it.

My, we're getting a little touchy now aren't we?

 

[Eyesac]

Who cares. 99% of the people on these forums saying 'll never buy a cooper!!" never would have bought a cooper anyway. Who cares who their CEO supports in a presidential race? Get over it.

You're right it doesn't matter if gun manufactures start supporting anti gun presidential nominees...:banghead:

 

[dominojay]

I would never buy a new cooper as the money would go to the manufacturer, but would consider buying a used one as the money would then go to our local dealer. The way i see it is 1)We do not want to support a company that undermines or rights by purchasing a new weapon. 2)Cooper guns are quality guns. 3)To refuse to EVER use, buy, trade, etc. a (used)cooper gun would be akin to a GI refusing to pick up a superior firearm on the battlefield and use it.
Lets not confuse our disdain of the company and its leadership with the functionality of the weapon. Do not buy them new!
As for collectability, I don't see more than normal appreciation over a set time period. Actually there may be depreciation due to their demented political policies.

NRA Endowment Member

 

[Art Eatman]

Cooper got fired by the company's board of directors. End of story. To me, that means that the issue is back to quality vs. price.

As far as "collectible"? A lot of guns which sell for more than their original price aren't really collectibles. It's just that inflation has increased the price of all guns, which drags up the apparent "value" of older guns--particularly those which are well-cared-for.

IOW, if a Cooper costs $2,000 today, odds are it would be $3,000 in a few years, which means an excellent-condition Cooper might bring $2,500 or $2,800. That's just the way the market goes--gunshow after gunshow after gunshow.

And never forget the "fad factor" for certain models of certain brands.