Let's see this scenario making sense or not -- say, I retired last month, and I started collecting pistols... which one to buy though, so many choices.... but guns in $200-$900 range would be an easy starting point...
But I don't believe Webley or P38 could go without a cap. When they become expensive, there will be cheaper alternatives absorbing new collecting activities. Maybe one day my CZ 83, Yugo SKS, MN-91 etc would go above $500
