Why is it collectors prefer WW2 WW1 weapons/

alanint · 02-13-2013, 06:36 AM

I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new).

Something similar occurs with Colt 1911s and SAAs. A Colt 1911 that has original finish and features is more desirable than one which has been parked and has A1 upgrades, but they are both still collectible and priced accordingly.

An original 7.5" US marked SAA is more desirable than a US marked Artillery SAA, yet both are collectible and priced accordingly.

They are all history.

02-13-2013, 06:36 AM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new). Something similar occurs with Colt 1911s and SAAs. A Colt 1911 that has original finish and features is more desirable than one which has been parked and has A1 upgrades, but they are both still collectible and priced accordingly. An original 7.5" US marked SAA is more desirable than a US marked Artillery SAA, yet both are collectible and priced accordingly. They are all history.