Future Classics?

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Hey guys

I had a question for you. In your opinion, What gun do you see becoming a classic one day? Or increasing its value in the future? Say 20 to 50 years from now. I know its hard to put future value on something today, but what do you think will join the ranks of the Colt Python? I am asking because I would like my next gun purchase to be something I could put away and hand down to a family member in the future. Something that has a good chance of gaining some value. Some ideas I had were a Ruger Vaquero, Smith and Wesson 686 or maybe even the Taurus Judge. What do you think?


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Anything from Freedom Arms.

Maybe something from S&W Performance Center, such as a 952.

I'd also be tempted to say a high-end 1911 (e.g., Brown, Baer), but I think there'll always be builders of very high-end 1911.

OTOH, PPC shooting seems to have been declining, and there were some damned good (and still are) gunsmiths who built PPC revolvers. Jerry Keefer, Bob Jones, Bill Davis, Ron Power. If documented and in good shape, I'd consider one of these an investment. For what they are, you can get a used one pretty reasonably, too.
 
a Ruger Vaquero, Smith and Wesson 686 or maybe even the Taurus Judge.
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None of the above will ever gain value as long as guns are still legal and still being made.

Historically, only the best of the best appreciate in value over inflation figures, and only after they are long out of production. Low total production numbers also helps.

Old Colts, S&W's, Winchesters, etc. will not lose value over the long haul, and some will continue to gain value in a good economy. Lots and lots of collectors want them.
So, low supply & high demand = prices increase.

Taurus, and Ruger, not so much, or at all.
Because there is no one collecting Taurus.
And Ruger makes gazillions of every model they make.

rc
 
I agree with rcmodel.

As an example, in 20 years a S&W, say a 329PD, is going to be much more collectible than any Taurus copy.

Stick with brands that are currently collectible as they are likely to continue the tradition moving forward.
 
I would also add that an early Ruger three-screw flat-top Blackhawk is already a classic.
And if in outstanding condition, worth way more then it cost new.

I doubt a stainless New-Model Blackhawk or Vaquero ever will be worth more then they cost at the time they are purchased, if that.

rc
 
I don't disagree that current collectibles will continue to be collectible, but I suggest there are some currently-made future collectibles to consider as well.

We don't have the luxury of hindsight when thinking of future collectibles that are current made, but IMO, they'd display fit, finish and accuracy that'd be tough to mass produce, and/or will incorporate innovate ideas or designs likely seen in the future as significant and useful.

Now that I've thought of it a bit more, in addition to Freedom Arms, I'd throw in Manurhin MR93 and (if your wallet allows it) Korth (are Korths currently made?). If you're looking for an unusual design, honorable mention to the Mateba MTR8.

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I think we *must* factor in polymer since it's so prevalent these days. That being said, they're not all the same.

My guess is that the Beretta Storm carbine would be a collectible arm, whereas a Glock 17 probably wouldn't.
 
Does anybody think the Desert Eagle will ever gain value? I know that right now it is a firearm largely appreciated by mall ninjas (not to say that I wouldn't love to have one if I had the money to blow on it), but I wonder if this will ever change.

Edit: I'm not suggesting that it'll ever be in a league with some of the oldies-but-goodies, but... perhaps something that is at least remembered through the ages.
 
..."Pre Lock Smiths"...

+1, but i'd draw the line back at the models that still had the firing pin on the hammer. still very reasonably priced, and abundant.

gunnie
 
3rd generation S&W auto's. Very underappreciated guns IMO and produced during the "transition" from steel to polymer.
 
It seems that most classics have a military or police pedigree. Maybe in 50 years the Beretta 92/M9 pistols will be collectible. Non select-fire Colt AR15/M4 will be "classics". Don't know if future collectors will be enamored of polymer guns but perhaps Glocks may end up being future classics.
 
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