"sadly, i do not recall a single instance where a used spanish made gun appreciated in value."

Oh, I don't know if that can be said across the board. I have several Spanish SXS, I could make money on but a good example. I bought a Ugartechea Model 30 STRAIGHT ENGLISH GRIP-EXTRACTORS-CHECKERED BUTT-CASE COLORED-NICE HAND CHECKERING-BLACKENED BARRELS-DOUBLE TRIGGERS. IMPRORTED BY PRECISION SPORTS, N.O.S./N.I.B. Purchased at a Florida pawn shop with all the papers for $300 in 2000. I have used it for years and taken care of it and get offers for it all the time for 2.5x that. ONE REASON IS, IT IS A SURE NUFF BIRD KILLER WITH 27 IN. BARRELS AND BORED IC/MOD.