Mars pistol

[alvin]

Played with a couple of them in preview: large size, heavy weight, complex structure, weird action, rarely seen, very well made, very old, and great condition -- all point to higher value. And, they indeed sold tens of thousands a few days later. No plan to find one due to their price tag. But if have one, that's very lucky... even had a chance to hold it in hand a few minutes being lucky.

[Zorba]

I wouldn't mind holding one - but for my money I'd much rather have a Borchardt. The one is a beauty, the other a beast!

[alvin]

Originally Posted by zormpas

I wouldn't mind holding one - but for my money I'd much rather have a Borchardt. The one is a beauty, the other a beast!

Borchardt is a different type and is a different play. Due to its transaction volume, although being a very expensive pistol, Borchardt has ballpark value. Mars?? No, too few transactions to setup a ballpark.

From this perspective, Borchardt value is very predictable, but Mars is not. Mars has more value uncertainties. More risk. Looking from another side, if have $$ and interest to buy one of them, and both are available, Mars should have priority, due to it's much harder to come. Borchardt can wait. Of course, this only applies when you have interest in it.

[Zorba]

Originally Posted by alvin

Of course, this only applies when you have interest in it.

Borchardt is beautiful, Mars is not. I'd love to own the former, the latter - not so much!