Well, if firearm manufacturers operate at a constant pace, and there is a sudden spike in demand it stands to reason that prices will increase when initial stock runs out. Contrarily, if you look at the Trump administration, sales declined following his stunning upset of Hilary Clinton. Inflation can be loosely tied to the political climate as well.
However, it is less about political affiliation, and more about economic stability. Regardless of whether the current president is a democrat, republican, or independent, gun prices typically track along the same lines as inflation. Unfortunately, to my knowledge, there is not comprehensive data on used firearm sales. I seriously doubt that data would account for any firearm accessories data associated with the sale.
Furthermore, there is such a great degree of variance between sales for an abundance of reasons. However, for the sake of this article, I will use one of my own handgun for perspective. I will be talking about the purchase of my Sig Sauer P compact chambered in 9mm. This weapon was purchased from a gun show through an authorized vendor i. My pistol also has the glow in the dark tritium night sights , which can raise the value.
I negotiated my price, so there is variance in pricing from that alone. Bear in mind that this pistol is not old enough to be considered an antique.
Because my weapon was purchased new from the factory, I will be doing an apples to apples comparison of prices. Upon further investigation, this firearm is no longer available from the manufacturer, which could be the reason for a price spike. Another factor when determining whether a gun has depreciated in value is newer models. In the electronics industry, newer models will be vastly different in both form and function. Sure these have been fine tuned, but little has drastically changed in the core functionality of the firearm.
In fact, some of the most successful models e. Glock Available in 9mm, this pistol has enjoyed immense popularity for over 40 years and is an excellent choice if you want a gun in your arsenal that can be sold for quick cash. Beretta M9- This military standard 9mm has the history behind it as a service pistol. This attribute alone makes it a good investment. When something is relatively simple to make, like guns, supply will ultimately meet demand.
If Congress ever outlaws ARstyle rifles, like the one used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in , reduced supply will lead to higher prices if existing weapons are grandfathered in and allowed to remain in circulation. But if Congress does not outlaw such weapons, supply will catch up with demand, making price spikes temporary.
Traditional investment vehicles, like an IRA or k , can offer tax deductions. If the law is changed so that no new guns can be made, but those remaining in circulation are legal, prices will go up.
But if a gun you own is entirely outlawed, its legal resale value may drop. Then learn which guns are likely to increase in value.
Generally speaking, people who invest in collectible guns recommend you look for old guns by famous makers that are in just-like-new condition and come with the original box.
And be patient. Adds MadOgre. Then you have to have patience. Decades worth. Still interested? An article in Outdoor Life about investing in shotguns offered these three tips:. Buy guns that have a proven track record of value.
For example, take the Model 21 Winchester, he says:. If you had bought the same gun new 10 or 20 years ago, you would have made a solid 10 percent per annum on your investment, in addition to owning and using a shotgun that says a lot about who you are.
Would you consider adding guns to your investment portfolio? I've only been a gun owner for about a year, so i'm still unfamiliar with the market. Which guns hold their value? I'm very new to all of this. But in my brief research, I've noticed that handguns that hold there value are a gun need not possess all of these qualities, but should possess more than one : a.
Made by a respectable manufacturer b. Have an interesting history usage by various actors e. Have a reputation for durability and reliability f. Have a sizeable market for replacement parts, accesorries, etc.
Alost all big name guns hold their value. Even not so big names depending on the market you sell on. Take some of my Hi-Points I have had. I would have gotten aqlot less from a dealer but its the market you sell it on. You will always get more PPT than from a dealer because a dealer will want to make money and a private sell you can tell the person that they are buying a great gun and they do not have to pay tax, SHHHHH!!!.
I kimber is a great gun. You would want to go higher end. If you had a Clot GI you could get almost double what you paid on the right market. If you are thinking a good gun that you will have for a while and you don't what to spend a whole lot of money, look into a Taurus pt made in the USA. Also a great investment is the SR if you can get your hands on one. Nice list! Finding one that fits b.
Removing criteria f, the HK P7 series are good candidates. Pretty much all guns hold their value as long as you don't beat them up. It is unlikely that they will appreciate enough to call them an "investment", but they will usually hold their own against inflation. Even crappy guns like Lorcins sell for more then they were purchased at due to a group of collectors that enjoy collecting guns of that type.
ANY is the canidate. Then comes Glock then SIG and the big american guns are in there, CZ is always good, Dan Wesson you can't go wrong with, you may think a Deset Eagle would be too but you would be wrong. The FNs are a great choice. If you are looking for an investment that is one thing, if you are looking for a good gun that you will have alot of fun with is another. If you are asking, " I want a gun to use for a long time and if the time should ever come where I need some cold hard cash then you are asking an entirely different question.
You can not go wrong with a Colt , not the models, but the originals. The firearms that can retain or make you money are the rare ones, ones that may not be in production anymore, or may have a chance of being banned or whatnot.
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