I thought I'd post this as some small comfort to those of us who never seem to find that complete artillery rig, in 98% condition, from somebodies aged relative, or garage sale for, $175 and a six pack [img]wink.gif[/img]
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/Vie...p?Item=6161986
To me, this isn't a really attractive pistol, with the russian x, forced matching and refinish but 8 people liked it, and to someone it was worth over $520.
I think values are still on the increase and as 'collector' grade guns spiral out of sight the demand and value for the next step down, mostly matching but refinished, or poorer finish guns, is going to steadily rise.
I've got to say I think the minimum value for a good condition mainly matching shooter is $450 on the open market ?
I'm also posting this to goad those in the know to supply me names and addresses of all those $175 arty's, just to prove me wrong <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />