But I don't want to make money on a gun that I buy, I want to shoot it and enjoy it. Now a Remington semi-auto would accomplish the shooting part but where is the enjoyment in handling and owning a factory made gun? And, what will it be worth in 20 years? I would much rather spend $3000 on a well made classic that has charm and history behind it and will probably always be worth what I paid for it and probably in inflation adjusted dollars!

Am I wrong? Isn't that why we love these guns?