Posted on 12/20/2020 8:36:12 AM PST by MtnClimber
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It’s an unusual means of investment, but one that we think will appeal to our readers on a deep level: collectible weapons.
There are a number of advantages to investing in collectible weapons that will appeal both to those who love weapons and those who keep an eye on their money. Indeed, this is a popular investment category for people who like something a little more durable than stocks, bonds and cryptocurrency. They can also provide protection during uncertain times.
Antique weapons in particular can be an attractive means of investing – after all, like land, they’re not making any more. Like any antique investment, it helps to have an eye for the material at hand. You’ll have to be able to appraise both the current condition of the weapon and have some idea of how its value might appreciate in the future.
OLD GUNS AREN’T SUBJECT TO ATF SNOOPING The good news is that firearms made before 1899 are not covered by federal firearms laws, though they might be regulated by your state. This also means that, even in the event that Joe Biden is installed as President and the Senate goes Democratic, that barring a sweeping change in firearms law – certainly not out of the question, but also not very likely – no background check will be required to buy or sell your antique firearms made before 1899, which are covered by a special carveout under federal firearms law.
What’s more, there are a number of weapons on a special ATF list that are not subject to the same background check laws as other firearms. This includes guns like the World War I-era US Military Colt 1911 Pistol .45. These are historically significant firearms that are at least 50 years old – but note that “50 years old” now goes up to the end of the 1960s. With sweeping firearms bans potentially coming down the pike, firearms not subject even to the old rules might well skyrocket in value as other avenues of self defense are closed off.
The price point for entry in the antique firearms market is about $1,500, though more common and desired weapons go for about $2,500 as of this writing. Knives and swords are also purchased by people looking to invest in collectible weapons and, as far as we know, there are no plans to make sweeping restrictions on the purchase of these.
When you buy an antique firearm, it’s extremely unlikely that the value is going to go down. While it’s true that the broader trends of the weapons market change, there are some models, like the Winchester Model 1873, that never go out of style and are always sought after by people who are trying to get into the market. Condition of the weapon and its rarity always play a role in the purchase price.
Don’t forget precious metals like copper, lead and brass......
“ Own a musket for home defense, since that’s what the founding fathers intended.
Four ruffians break into my house. “What the devil?” As I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he’s dead on the spot.
Draw my pistol on the second man, miss him entirely because it’s smoothbore and nails the neighbors dog.
I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot, “Tally ho lads” the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms.
Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion.He Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up, Just as the founding fathers intended”
I helped my 33 year old grandson buy the new Henry Rifle in 357 magnum as that is what his pistol is.
ROTFLMAO
The last semi automatic battle rifle to be grabbed will be the M1, no high cap box magazine being the main difference. I suppose the bayonet lug could be demilled to make the rifle more grabber compliant. I’ve just sold two collectible M1s to finance an order of four more luck of the draws from CMP.
ALL firearms are collectible.
All of them.
Collect genuine shooters and their ammo.
Don’t forget the SKS carbine. 10 round internal magazine and ammunition is manufactured world wide.
“The price point for entry in the antique firearms market is about $1,500, though more common and desired weapons go for about $2,500 as of this writing.”
I was buying Czech Makarov pistols for $200 a copy under my C&R a few years ago. A nice Mosin was $120 plus shipping. Ishapore Enfields cost about the same. (Wish I’d bought a dozen of those bad boys.]
Not sure where he’s getting these numbers.
L
Raising my Hand over here....
The whole point - which seems to be missed entirely here - is that NOWHERE in the US Constitution does it mention the words “collectible”.
The 2nd Amendment means what it says, in the exact meaning the Founders intended it to mean.
They’re for THAT Day - when ChiCOm Joe sends his Gestapo - in WHATEVER form that may take.
Oh, I agree completely. Honest citizens should be able to buy whatever they can afford that they feel is appropriate to their needs without asking for permission from anyone.
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Remember back in the early 90s when you could buy 5 Russkie SKS,s for $450. IN Alaska, once you get outta the urban areas; SKS’s are everywhere. 30-30s & sks,s are traditional favorites for hunting. Ammo is in every village; the Indians just luv them. In rural AK, people can’t afford high priced guns.
Jolly roger flying over the roof should have given those ruffians a clue.
Oh, to have had a pallet of cash when those were going for $75. Another is the Mauser K98. Twenty years ago, they were $100-$150 for many variants.
That’s pretty good.
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