Interesting article on prices of air rifles from '80s and '90s

[andrewM]

I noticed the article beneath, which suggests that prices for '80s and '90s air rifles are firm and rising and thought members might like to see this.

https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/guns/ai...g-money-100000

What happens at an auctioneer such as Holts might be rather different to what occurs elsewhere, of course.

Rgds
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[WILBA]

Whiscombes are the top of the tree collector wise along with venom gear. Everything else is subject to what others are willing to pay. A whiscombe went for over 5k at an sale this year.

[harvey_s]

Trouble is that some people see this and assume that rusty relic thats been rusting in the loft is money in the bank.
Really nice condition older air rifles always attract good money, abused tat is just that...
Still its nice to see the 80's stuff getting recognised more and ironically I think it's the clinical nature of modern PCP's that have helped this as people look for traditional spring air rifles of quality with heritage & character to supplement collections rather than replace them.

[Vic Thompson]

To be frank, I read the article and thought that it was "sensationalising" the market as whilst it's true that "the best of the bunch in good condition are increasing in value", abused and clapped out relics are as much tat today as they were many years ago shortly after first being made (ie, I agree 100% with a previous posting).

If being old is being valuable, why aren't I rich !

Vic Thompson.

[Jerry Cornelius]

. Possibly even more remarkable was the four boxed BSA air rifles from the late 70s to early 80s pictured here. With a low estimate of £480 they smashed this to bring £870 plus premium.

So substantially less than four new BSA Lightning’s would cost. Mmmm. Remarkable indeed. I imagine at best those rifles have held their value in real terms. At best.

Collecting is fun but with a few exceptions I doubt most items really appreciate. Keeping pace with inflation is the most you can expect

[look no hands]

I need to keep hold of my BSA's a bit longer then, the trouble is, companies like John Knibbs don't help when they try to flog rifles like Airsporter mk5's for nearly £300.

Pete