The Legion seems to fit the profile of a gimmicky and flashy limited edition gun that would go up in value: it’s allegedly a higher quality and fancier version of an already high quality gun.
Plus, when all guns become plastic, people will reminisce about the old days, when guns were metal.
Valid reasoning - a +1 for the Legion.
Collectors should buy what appeals to them to collect.
I agree - I like guns, but I would like to be able to set some modern versions aside that will actually increase in value over decades.
If an item becomes a collectible and makes money - it's a happy side effect.
Not always. I have an AC556 that happened to increase substantially in value. I used to like to shoot it occasionally; now it is just too risky that something could break at the price these things are selling for today. Part of me really wishes it was still worth just the $2,400 I paid for it years ago.
Here are some of my thoughts, since I didn't offer any:
1. I have a nice Smith 659 that I thought would increase in value but really hasn't.
2. I have a Steyr GB that has increased in value, even though that's not why I bought it
3. I have a COP 357 that has gone up in value and I thought it would when I bought it.
4. I have a Braverman Pen Gun that has gone up in value and I thought it would.
5. I have 3 relatively rare assault-style rifles/shotgun that I thought would go up in value, and have, but just a little.
^^^^^ these purchases were made some years ago. There are some interesting bullpups and handguns out now that I might want to add to this list, but I just wanted to get other's "guesses" first.