Wow! These comments all over the board. I might as well voice some of my opinions, right wrong or indifferent?

If you like Winchesters and the 17HMR cartridge, go for it. I wouldn't pay that much for one but. I'm not a fan of either or. Henry does make a lever in the 17HMR as well, about 1/2 the cost. I will be very surprised and amazed if any of these newer Winchester become any kind of collectors. They just don't have the quality build into them of the older ones and it looks as if the is a finance company buyer is looking to buy all the Winchester patterns and start another 3rd world country gun manufacturing facility? NOW, That won't surprise me at all.

As far as firearms being a bad, investment? This couldn't be further from the truth. However, you need to pick and choose your investments just like trading stock. It's all in the market, rarity, demand, and even area you may live in?

Good luck to you and your investments
Mike

I personally wouldn't hold on to them. If you can double your money on them right now I would do it. I don't think they will be worth anymore than that in the future, and possibly less depending on the market for them. I think there were enough of them made that I wouldn't call them rare.

Paul

The Winchester 9417 was manufactured for TWO YEARS.. 2003 and 2004. It is probably the best lever 17HMR ever made. If you can find one in nice shape.. Grab It as it will always increase in value!

Wow what a old thread. I too believe firearms are a good value depending on the model.