Lawdog67,
I have stated it before, and not everyone agrees, but I would buy a shooter grade gun $400-$600 and have one to shoot and take apart and use as a study aid when you read the books that you should buy. This gives you a gun that you don't need to worry about that you can actually shoot and have fun with. Then read and decide if you want to start seriously collecting and what era or variety interests you.
Both of my vintage guns are well used but very shootable. You do not need a mint piece to enjoy it. But of course, the better the condition, the more it is likely to increase in value. It comes down to the question of why do you want the pistol? To shoot or just look at? Both are valid!
The e-books by Mr. Henrotin are a good inexpensive way to start a library. They are linked in the "Links & Resources" tab to the left. Just be sure to download them to the computer that you will use them on and keep your password in case your hard drive dies.
Good luck and welcome to our happy little forum family!
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