627,
I think we've just got a difference of opinion on what qualifies as a "standard" caliber.
I look at standard calibers, regardless of their inherent rarity, as those that were cataloged/advertised by the company for a particular model of gun, as opposed to a special order caliber that wasn't cataloged.
An S&W New Model No. 3 in .32-20 or .22 Long Rifle (I've seen both) would possibly qualify as a factory special order. I'm pretty certain that the .22 was, but I just don't know about the .32-20.
A few years ago I saw a VERY (outside) nice Frotier Double Action at a gunshow. Asking price was $750, but then realized that the timing was shot (hand was sheared off) and the bore was badly pitted, probably the result of being fired with corrosive ammo & not cleaned.
Having the hand fixed would have been at least $100.
Just a difference in the way of looking at it, I guess.
A guy I know in Canada just bought himself a very nice Second Model Hand Ejector in .455 Webley Mk I.
Down here in the states such a gun would likely go for $700 or more.
He paid the obscene sum of $265 CANADIAN for it, or about $175 US.
I want to cry...