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Why do you need more than one pair of shoes? The truth is, you don’t, but do you want more than one pair of shoes? If you’re going hiking, you don’t want to use that one pair of high heels,” Philip van Cleave, the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights group, explained last year. Here’s a good list, albeit far from complete, of other old guns and models that are unlikely to depreciate. Remember that the condition the guns are in is also important, and have someone with gunsmithing experience inspect any gun you’re buying as a potential investment.

Specializing in one area allows for a deeper understanding of that niche within the market, making it easier to identify valuable pieces through market research. Attend gun shows and auctions Into classic pistols? You’ll love our FN High Power review and our recommendations for the best 1911 pistols. Military Guns that were actually used in a war ie WW1, WW2, Civil War etc. will be worth considerably more than one post or pre-war so know the dates the wars started and ended and key in on guns of war vintage. Trench guns have a larger-than-life reputation for their slam fire heroics in WW1, with the Winchester Model 1897 shotgun leading the charge for the United States. As America prepared to enter the Great War, General John Pershing recalled the effectiveness of the Winchester shotgun in the Philippines and envisioned how they could be wielded in the trenches of Western Europe. These incredible military shotguns lived up to their reputation on the battlefield and have become one of the gun collecting world's rising stars today.

While gun control advocates often say it is unacceptable that Americans overall are “ 25 times more likely to be murdered with a gun than people in other developed countries”, people who live in these neighborhood areas face an average gun homicide rate about 400 times higher than the rate across those high-income countries.

Gun trading and vintage gun collecting is a highly regulated business. Here are a few things you should know before investing in a gun collection in the U.S. Licensing If you’ve already started looking for places to buy your first gun – hold your horses! It’s critical that you understand the gun laws in your area or state. This way you won’t have any legal problems in the future! Despite the barriers, demand for vintage guns is continuing to grow as more collectors and investors recognize the value and historical significance of antique firearms.More than 700 gun murders each year are related to domestic violence. An Associated Press analysis of official crime data between 2006 and 2014 found an average of 760 Americans were killed with guns each year by spouses, former spouses, or dating partners. The distinctive Luger is often called the most famous pistol in modern warfare. Manufactured in numerous variants, George Luger's creation was one of the most widely carried sidearms of WW1 and beyond. Captured Luger pistols were considered valuable war trophies for the Allies, and it's no surprise the desire to own one of history's iconic pistols continues today in the gun collecting community. One day they discover someone who collects exactly the same things for the same reason – it’s nice to have a new friend! But all those ultra-rare airgunsthat cost them a king’s ransom will have just plummeted in value as they find out their new best friend has exactly the same guns already. Bummer! An accurate, reliable German bolt action rifle, the K98 was the infantry standard for the Wehrmacht throughout WW2 and was carried by all branches of the German military. After WW2, captured Karabiner 98 rifles were fielded by Soviet allies during the Korean War and Vietnam War. It's no surprise that the precision and engineering of these fantastic bolt action rifles are still widely admired by military collectors today.

This ignites the gunpowder in the round, causing it to explode so that the bullet at the end of the round is expelled from the casing and out of the gun barrel. Guns don’t have to be old to be collectable; this Dan Wesson CO2 BB gun with custom walnut grips is a very nice example View the UK's most extensive range of new shotguns, available from the Sportsman Gun Centre. We are agents for new Beretta, Browning, Benelli, Miroku, and Winchester shotguns. We are proud to be the UK distributor for ATA Arms and Kofs providing brilliant quality at great prices. For example, U.S. states like California, New York, and New Jersey have strict gun control laws that make it difficult for residents to own certain firearms. In contrast, states like Texas and Florida have less stringent regulations. Logistics But surveys show that gun ownership in America is actually highly concentrated. Only 22 to 31% of Americans adults say they personally own a gun.

Mauser "byf/44" P.38 semi-automatic pistol with WW2 capture paper. The Walther is a definate gun collection must have. Are you looking to make a financial investment? While some experts advise against collecting for the financial benefits, there are top-quality firearms that can certainly appreciate in value over time. Collecting guns for this reason requires great caution and expertise.

The most common place where you can get guns is a retail gun store. Buying guns from these stores is the safest choice because they’re officially authorized to sell by the gun manufacturers. Pawn ShopsThe rarity of a gun can drastically impact its value. For instance, a limited edition or one-of-a-kind gun can be worth significantly more than a typical model. Condition