| Huvius |
| (.416 member) |
| 24/04/09 06:00 AM |
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Re: 70K investment
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Regarding brands, I suggest you choose a well known firm, long established, that has a very good chance of being in business for the duration of your investment. There have been some excellent firearms made by failed companies, their brands having fallen into obscurity. The value of most obscure maker's firearms have tended to hit plateaus, neither falling nor rising over time.
Not sure I'm buying into this entirely.
There are many English makers which are more or less defunct who's guns continue to grow in desireability - not to mention the gun market in general - Henry lever actions come to mind.
Also, the notion that only the maker is capable of making proper repairs is a little overboard.
I assure you, there are many high grade guns around which have had repairs by other than their maker, and if done right, you could never tell. A master gunmaker is a master gunmaker regardless of which firm they have worked or currently work for.
I have noticed, buying from overseas is a much more approachable prospect now that the dollar is up a bit.