Within reason I pay little attention to what the gun would bring if I sold it. If I really want it I buy it--at 72 it's not a good idea to think I can find one cheaper someday. Invariably, after having gunsmiths tweak it to be "just right" I've got a lot more in it than the market will stand. So, I just write off any shortfall to my "fun money" account. To heck with it.


When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)