I cant speak to the investment potential on H&H guns but here is a hypothetical case study on a Purdey.
In 1968 I received a quote from Purdey of 1100 pounds for a new 12G sidelock ejector,28 inch barrels,2 3/4 chambers.Rose and Scroll engraved.
According to current published British statistics,100 Pounds in 1968 equates to 1500; 2012 pounds! In other words by conversion of the the 1968 price using the 15 x multiplier, we have a "present value" of 16500 pounds!
Earlier this year a leading British auctioneer sold a similar Purdey of the same vintage described as;"Very little used," The hammer price was 16000 pounds. The vendor would have paid a 25% sellers Commission leaving him/her with 12000 pounds net!
Which in terms of "present value" was 4500 pounds less than than the initial investment
To me, pride of ownership and the enjoyment of 42 years of use far outways the financial considerations described above.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 11/11/12 09:57 PM.
