gun investments..

[mb707]

I need Help Im brainstorming here..

what guns are going to keep going up in price? Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols.....
which weapons will be banned from importation, IF the "ban" comes..


what are your ideas

 

[JB Books]

Well, while I own some weapons that would be on the ban list, I am buying quality WW I and II pieces that are now coming available because of the bad economy.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

If it goes bang, the price is gonna go up. But my personal opinion is that if you aren't buying it to use, you are contributing to the problems the rest of us are suffering from, and I don't like people that cause problems for me.

 

[mb707]

what about the semi- auto Saiga 12 shotguns, beautiful guns, set up with pistolgrips and 20 rd drums it seems like the perfect target for a ban...... i can see it now, they could be classified as a destructive device.. what would that do for their value?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

BTW, when a ban goes through, it will likely also ban transfer. So if you plan to buy for the purpose of profit, DON'T BOTHER.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Colt pistols, Im starting to think its not going to matter what model or condition.

Pre lock smith and wessons.

Ruger Six series

ANYTHING that isnt junk that isnt made anymore.

 

[mb707]

That didnt happen the fisrt time did it? im pretty sure i can still buy a "pre-ban" ar, or ak. wouldn't the guns being produced now also be grandfathered in.

 

[Hostile Amish]

Martini-Henri's, Springfield Trapdoor's, Snider conversions, Garands, Springfield 1903's, M1A rifles, Any and all Colt revolvers, CAR-15's, SP89's, HK91 and 93's, FALs, Blaser R93's, Beretta premium shotguns, MAC-10's, Winchester 1893, 1907, etc., 1911's, Browning High Powers, Walther pistols made during WWII, Luger pistols, Any and all Mauser rifles, S&W .44 Russians, etc. etc etc

My point is, almost any firearm can be used as an investment. It doesn't take long to find a firearm that will work.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Short answer, no. Just because the legislature last time didn't say it, doesn't mean it won't this time. They are already realizing, and know good and well that the last ban was 100% ineffective. The next one won't be the same, they will try to change things up a bit here and there. Sort of a face lift, creating more restrictions that could be perceived to make this one "work". Prohibiting transfer is probably the only thing they could do to "increase" effectiveness.

 

[mb707]

then mabe i should buy alot of high cap magazines, andnice big drums.... after all, they aren't seralized

 

[Impureclient]

Did anybody ever think maybe some people may come here to get ideas on what to ban from the very people who are fighting the ban?
You know so all the bases are covered. This may be gun related but it seems very unproductive on this site.

 

[mb707]

its not unproductive. there is still time to buy...what to buy, thats the question

 

[ThrottleJockey]

While I disagree that the antis would need to come here for ideas about a ban, I thoroughly agree that it is unwise to feed the trolls.

 

[threefeathers]

I bbought 9 EBR's for my kids. I'm investing in older Colts, particularly 1900-1970 revolvers.

 

[CapnMac]

Well, Maxims and Vickers are retaining value quite nicely. Mind you, they have to already be on NFA list anyway, which can make them dear.

Some of the semi-autos might be good for holding value too--like the s/a M60's or M240's, but the MG34's and MG42's in s/a will have value even if only to the military vehicle restorers.

Ditto s/a copies of either M1917 or M1919's.

Now, some things will always have value. "Pantograph" Colt autos, Lugers, prewar P38's, some of the broomhandle '98 mausers, some of the "classic' S&W revolvers (26 & 29 come to mind). Pythons seem to retain value, too--if at extremes like snubbies and long barrel versions.

The problem with all of that is that the best price is for unfired--and just how do you buy something that sweet and not run some rounds through it?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Primates are about to be banned. I bet they go up in value. Spend all your money on monkeys.

 

[Impureclient]

What caliber monkeys?

 

[shooterfromtexas]

just dont get any pumps, levers or bolts. I sold those for hi caps

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Caliber doesn't matter, just get anything made by Chim Panzee. They make them all the way up to about 300-400 pounds now!

 

[Impureclient]

Maybe there are some pre 86' Chims around?

 

[MatthewVanitas]

I'm pretty iffy on these "speculation" threads, and personally if I had to put down cash I wouldn't expect a new AWB during this current 2009-2013 period.

However, I could see an EO limiting imports, just like that evil Democrat George Bush signed in 1989. Oh wait, he was a Republican, silly me.


In any case, Saigas or the CZ VZ58s would seem to be good examples of firearms that would be hard to replace if an EO limits imports, and though Saigas have risen beyond their 2002 ludicrously low prices ($250?), they're still a steal at $400. Actual Russian-made semi-auto AKs, in a slightly funky stock, for less money than a WASR?

VZ 58 is pretty awesome too, and hasn't really changed too much in price during this panic.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

"Maybe there are some pre 86' Chims around?"

I may just have to make this my new signature line. That's some funny shyt!

 

[22-rimfire]

I would look at the proposed AWB legislation and go from there. Until it happens, nobody knows for sure what will be restricted IF the bill passes.

Guns are poor investments in general. But I suppose you may think they are solid investments when the DJIA dropped 50% in the last year. So, go with the old standbys. Buy guns based on condition, rarity, or history (some of the infamous guns are quite valuable).

Good luck and I hope your crystal ball is better than mine.

 

[Just One Shot]

All of them

If king Obama and his croonies get their way!

 

[gbw]

I would look at the proposed AWB legislation and go from there. Until it happens, nobody knows for sure what will be restricted IF the bill passes.

Guns are poor investments in general. But I suppose you may think they are solid investments when the DJIA dropped 50% in the last year. So, go with the old standbys. Buy guns based on condition, rarity, or history (some of the infamous guns are quite valuable).

Good luck and I hope your crystal ball is better than mine.

Little to add here, Mr. Rimfire has pertty well nailed it. Buy what you like, do not expect a high return from guns or ammo, focus on what you like and understand.

He is especially presceint in stating that no one knows right now what any asset is worth, AWB or not. Hence all the money sitting sidelined right now. My Crystal Ball is about as clear as oatmeal right now, has been for the last year or thereabouts. Cash looks good for the moment.