Which guns to collect?

[noelkal]

Ive thought about starting a collection of guns not so with the old, old type maybe the Winchester model 70 pre 64 models. I thought of going with more of the more modern weapons. Im thinking that it maybe more cost effective and probably find more guns readily available that are in very nice shape. Any suggestions, anybody know of any books that would help in this matter. Thought maybe Id make a collection probably hand it down to my daughter later down the road.

Thanks

Joe

[etothepii]

Some people collect (things) for future potential profit. Others collect what they like. Where are you?

If you are looking to make $$, then I guess you'd have to do some reading. I don't have the info you need. If that's not the case, then just look around at what guns you like, and buy them. It's that easy. Who could criticize your collection if it's your hobby, and it's what you like?

You want us to tell you what to collect and what you like??

Ok, I will give it a shot. Collect rare Lugers. Also, collect M1 garands. That way, you won't drive the price up on my Auto-5s

[rick_reno]

I used to collect Winchester M42 and M12 shotguns. Then I got tired of it and stopped. Be very careful if you get into M70 rifles - there are a lot of frauds running around. You might want to contact the Buffalo Bill Historical Soceity in Cody - they have the Winchester mueseum there now and find out what records have been preserved to help verify your potential purchases. I never got into M70's - I hope the records are better than those available for M12/M42 guns. Most of those were burned years ago.

[Sniper151]

SAA Colts.

[Briman]

Mosin Nagants-
-Most of them have some interesting history behind them- they were used in some very important battles in WWII.
-They are cheap to buy, unlike other WWII battle implements.
-There are probably at least 50 different variations of them.
-They are fun and cheap to shoot.

My take on collecting anything- if you are collecting what is popular to collect like Winchester model 12s, Winchester lever actions, Winchester pre-64s, M1 Garands, German Mausers, etc, you will be paying top dollar for the items because everyone else wants them right now. Unless you are made of money, you will only be able to afford a small number of examples.

I collect military bolt action rifles:mausers, mosins, mannlichers, schmidt-rubins, etc. While newly imported items hit the market, they usually sell at fire sale prices, when the supplies dry up, the going prices can go up drastically, this process can take from several months to several years.

[jcb9901]

buy quality name brand guns.There are lots of new limited edition guns that will only go up in value.Like one in links
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=28667430

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=28701180

[Briman]

Ewww.

I would stay far away from limited edition or commemorative firearms. They are way over priced, and for the price you are just paying for a serial number range and some cheap gold filled roll stamps.

The Springfield D-day Garand is a farce. Why pay $1300 for a replica in a fancy box when you can buy the real deal that has actually been there and done that for about 1/3 the price and which will always appreciate in value?

I see tables full of commemorative rifles at gun shows for sale, but I've never seen anyone buy one.


The only special editions that are worth buying would be Winchester 1 of 1000 rifles when offered.

[ColoradoElk]

Hi Everyone:

You mean the Winchester 1 of 1000 like this???

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/co...t*featured_gun

No thanks.

Good luck
CE

[Briman]

Neat rifle

Way too rich for my blood[:@]