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Absolutely Jim
I have also noticed the same with small rim fire pocket revolvers
Still around the £250 mark private sale but £450 dealer
A year ago these rim and pin fire pistols where around the £150 mark
On the S&W .44 Russian I have noticed that even in the US they are rocketing in price !!
Is it the big interest in Cowboy action and the easy adaption of .44 cases ?
Steve
Frock coat wearing, riverboat dwelling, southern gent
Cowboy Action Shooting has probably played a part. But i think the main reason is that money is chasing a supply that will not increase (no one is likely to discover a hidden arsenal full of old Lugers or Navy Colts) and can only decrease over time.
The prices of good-condition percussion Colts, Single Action Army's, Lugers, "broomhandle" Mausers, etc. - the stuff that collectors want the most - has been pushed beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest collectors.
So, attention among collectors of average means has shufted to things like pinfires, Bulldog revolvers, less-known manufacturers, etc. This is pushing up the price of these once relatively cheap items.
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There was 2 Smith and Wesson .44 Russian's at the Phoenix show Saturday both re furbished No 3 's at £4K and £6k
They just seem to be going higher and higher !!!!!!!!!!!!
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