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Any thoughts on current production firearms that might become "classics" in the future?

Not trying to invest in firearms for the purpose of reselling in the future, but I think it'd be nice to be able to, one day, pass along a nice item to the children/grandchildren.

i doubt that any mass produced gun currently will become a "classic" in terms of value
custom 1911s and low build run rifles, maybe
but not anything made currently for production

buy what you like, not what you think others may like later

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Colt Pythons are only really expensive right now, they'll be OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive soon enough...

So, are you thinking of guns that will be more collectible (limited number made, special editions, no longer produced -- something you stick in the safe and never take to the range),

or classic in the sense it is unique in some way (Ruger 10/22 is "the classic" .22 rifle), but not necessarily going to bring many times its purchase price in 10 years?

As far as the 1911's you are looking at, what models & prices do you perceive as "damn expensive?"  Case in point, OGC advertised two new SPRINGFIELD FBI PROFESSIONALS with sequential serial numbers for $2900 each.

Just curious what your thresholds for price and characteristics are when evaluating what constitutes a "classic."

a sig 210 if you can find one lower than $1800.
HK-P series if you can find one.

All transferable  machince guns!!!!!!!!!!!

a sig 210 if you can find one lower than $1800.
HK-P series if you can find one.

All transferable  machince guns!!!!!!!!!!!

i own a P30 and a P30L, but would never consider them "classics"
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HKP7- M13

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HKP7- M13

lost the 7 there

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Yeah, a Colt Python would definitely be a nice one to pass to the next generation.

Colt 1911 45ACP?

Browning Hi-Power 9mm?

James Bond's Walther PPK?

Clint Eastwood's S&W 44 magnum?

Winchester or Henry lever action rifle?

Yeah, a Colt Python would definitely be a nice one to pass to the next generation.

Colt 1911 45ACP?

Browning Hi-Power 9mm?

James Bond's Walther PPK?

Clint Eastwood's S&W 44 magnum?

Winchester or Henry lever action rifle?

Remington 700 - How many times have you heard/seen "like a Remington 700" or "Remington 700 action"? 

Remington 870 & Mossberg 500 - These two are the gold standard for pumps.  Each of us may favor one model over the other, both are classics. 

IMI Desert Eagle & Uzi - .50AE in a handgun.  Need I say more as to why either are classics?

HK MP5 - I can't think of any other weapon that is  more closely associated with anti-terror operations. 

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A nice Russian AK 47 with wood furniture.

I'm not a classic, wood furniture guy, but with the ban, Russian AKs will be hard to come by and the traditionals do look nice.

A nice Russian AK 47 with wood furniture.

I'm not a classic, wood furniture guy, but with the ban, Russian AKs will be hard to come by and the traditionals do look nice.

Just be careful with this as its not a ban its part of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions can be lifted at any time, it could last for a very long time (like with Cuba) but I think that's unlikely short of Putin doing something incredibly aggressive towards a NATO country.

A nice Russian AK 47 with wood furniture.

I'm not a classic, wood furniture guy, but with the ban, Russian AKs will be hard to come by and the traditionals do look nice.

plus, you can yell, "WOLVERINES!"
 

I define a future classic as a trendsetting item designed within the last 50 yrs or so.
The only modern firearms that I can think of offhand is an original AR15/M16 and an original Glock
Many of the items previously mentioned are already classics.

IMO, classics would be associated with the inventor.  Kinda like John Browning's designs.

M16 / AR15 has a military history and designed by Eugene Stoner. But especially now that he died, what could be more iconic than Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK47?

Glocks... Hmmm.. Kinda like plastic utensils.  :duck:  Maybe if you can get one autographed by Gunny.

Just be careful with this as its not a ban its part of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions can be lifted at any time, it could last for a very long time (like with Cuba) but I think that's unlikely short of Putin doing something incredibly aggressive towards a NATO country.

Agreed; the sanction against Russia is not the same as a ban on AK47s, poor wording on my part.

My point of the post was this; if the sanctions against Russia stands Russian AKs will be in very short supply with astroinomical prices. The price gouging for Russian AKs has already started....

IMO, classics would be associated with the inventor.

M16 / AR15 has a military history and designed by Eugene Stoner. But especially now that He died, what could be more iconic than Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK47?

Glocks... Hmmm.. Kinda like plastic utensils.  :duck:  Maybe if you can get one autographed by Gunny.

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Just the original glock pistols.
Because it really started a whole revolution in handguns.
To me, the Ak47 is already a classic design, not a future classic.

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Just the original glock pistols.
Because it really started a whole revolution in handguns.
To me, the Ak47 is already a classic design, not a future classic.

the first polymer pistol was an HK