Is there any interest or commend about the Golden Spike rifle in the product news section of
the Sept CTT? At a price of $850 for a train related item, I only know 1 person to order one.
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Yawn... Most of the commemorative guns that have been produced don't really increase in value, they're generally a pretty poor investment. As far as something to shoot, I can buy a much more capable rifle for less money.
Winchester made "commémorative" Gold Spike lever action riffles in 22 Caliber and 30-30 caliber, for the 100th anniversary of the driving of the Gold Spike, i.e. 1869 - 1969. Those bring a healthy price today, for collectors.
What I see is a cheap .22, "enhanced" with machine engraving of indifferent quality, pedestrian design, and dubious taste. I'll save my gun budget for quality, not flashy decoration.
These things are "created collectibles", which means they are like some coins that
you get ads for all the time, and the only people who make money on these are the
original sellers. Most of the above comments apply.
The Henry lever actions are nice rifles, I have a couple of their 22's, very accurate and super smooth action. But their commemorative rifles are over priced. $800 to $1,000 for a 22 is just plain crazy.
Bill T.
Manufactured collectables rarely bring a big buck. Rare pieces by nature of the low production and/or age are usually a much better investment.
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Yawn... Most of the commemorative guns that have been produced don't really increase in value, they're generally a pretty poor investment. As far as something to shoot, I can buy a much more capable rifle for less money.
They definitely have there "Eye candy" appeal but I agree my money would be better spent on a rifle I can enjoy more at the range rather than a fancy dust collector.
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
Yawn... Most of the commemorative guns that have been produced don't really increase in value, they're generally a pretty poor investment. As far as something to shoot, I can buy a much more capable rifle for less money.
+1.
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Winchester made "commémorative" Gold Spike lever action riffles in 22 Caliber and 30-30 caliber, for the 100th anniversary of the driving of the Gold Spike, i.e. 1869 - 1969. Those bring a healthy price today, for collectors.
Very happy that I am not a collector.
