How much value does a rifle lose over X years?

[dizzy]

Typically a mass produced rifle will lose 25-35% of its value once it leaves the store. The exceptions from there are numerous some lose more, some less, some only go up in value. The rule applies to the mass produced rifles which are easy to get and still being made, and can be found in most gun shops.


Ole supply and demand, and this rule applies to each gun, not the industry as a whole. each gun is specific.

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

Bad example. A Springfield (small name brandname) M6 (USGI origins) Survival Gun (narrow category) is not comparable to a Cooey .22 bolt or a CIL break shotgun. That is still a market value of 65 to 80% of new.

The guns were worth like 300$ when they were being produced. I was offered one for 250$ 8 years ago.

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

Thats why I only buy new guns that I think will go up.

Recent new gun purchases in the last few years:

Ruger frontier in 338 Fed (uber rare)
Ruger Deerfield .44's (X2)
Browning Buckmark Carbon
Springfield M6 Stainless
Kel Tec RFB

And few others used, but at great pricing

I agree the Rugers will probably either keep their value or go up and we know the M6's are at full-retard levels when it comes to price these days. I wouldn't stake your retirement on a stumpy Ruger in a dying caliber .

The Buckmark carbines seem to keep their value well if you bought used and let someone else lose the money.

I think that the black rifle market is growing and we will see the higher prices come down a bit as more and more is available.

 

[3macs1]

I think that the black rifle market is growing and we will see the higher prices come down a bit as more and more is available.[/QUOTE]

Honestly don't think it will make any difference on the true collectable guns. Those are mostly registered and appraised today. Losing the registry will flood the market with old break action shotguns, 30/30, 303's etc.
If I was doing it over and I had to collect guns as an investment for the future it would be in restricted firearms. Buy hey I didnot know what to save 30 years ago so don't know any better today

 

[pbonura]

A gun is a gun. Most lose there value once they leave the store. Commercial guns are just like cars and expect to use 25 percent when they walk out the door. Only money really made on the ee are hard to find guns. Everything else with the internet should be less. Most guys on the ee who want to sell their guns should price them accordingly.

 

[Wrong Way]

I agree the Rugers will probably either keep their value or go up and we know the M6's are at full-retard levels when it comes to price these days. I wouldn't stake your retirement on a stumpy Ruger in a dying caliber .

The Buckmark carbines seem to keep their value well if you bought used and let someone else lose the money.

I think that the black rifle market is growing and we will see the higher prices come down a bit as more and more is available.

The Rugers: Brand new, 650 bucks. Used pricing: 1000.00
The M6: Agreed
The Frontier: Matte stainless/laminate, and the only 338 available in a 16" M77 short of going to the RCM. Extremely rare. New, 600 bucks. Used: 1200+

Buckmark: Nope, bought new.....and you are right about them hoding their value, but my model (The Carbon) will pull 250 over new pricing

 

[joe-nwt]

Non-Pulitzer answer:

If you ask 80% for a USED Savage, I'll splurge and buy a warranty for an extra 20%.

 

[Superbrad]

Non-Pulitzer answer:

If you ask 80% for a USED Savage, I'll splurge and buy a warranty for an extra 20%.

Very much agree with this.... why pay full retail for used or... less than xx rounds through when you can have a warranty and 0 rounds through?

With all of the plastic floating around these days it is getting harder and harder to find a gun with wood on it.... If I were to buy firearms as an investment I would be looking to buy those that are new with nice wood furniture and proven dependable actions that will stand the test of time...

 

[Longwalker]

I buy good used high quality firearms for the most part. I get to play with them for a while, and can sell most of them for nearly what it cost to buy them.
Common, average quality guns depreciate about a third in value as soon as they go out of the store. So do high quality guns, but they may actually regain some value as their quality and rareness becomes more obvious over time.

 

[kkahmann]

In 1967, for high school graduation, I got a Winchester 94 produced in 1949 used for $50. In 1972 I bought one brand new for $79.95. I only bought it because suggested retail at the time was $84.95. Wasn't knowledgeable at the time about pre-64 Winnies.

Don't even wanna think about what they are worth now.

Guns are like land to us southern boys--they for buying not for sellin.

Wait 5 years on that Savage--I'd bet you get your money back outta it.

 

[joe-nwt]

?????? There are all kinds of ways to have invested $50 in 1967 and made money 45 years later!

 

[Superbrad]

Yep... Guns not a great investment... But not a loss if you are smart... Much more fun to own than a share in a mutual fund... Lol

 

[John303]

Initial value and production numbers v. condition v. demand etc. will define the value / profit / loss in the future. eg. I purchased a .300 Weatherby Mag. in a #1 Ruger in the early 90s for approx. $400.00, a new #1 is over $1200.00 now. Mine has about 80 rounds through it and is in excellent shape, so what's it worth, depends on the market / about $900 to $1000 I would think. However not all will hold their value and appeal as well. Stick with a "good" name manufacturer and a quality product would be my first suggestion(s), < to at least break even>. JMHO - FWIW --- John303.