Limited supply helps. The fact that you can not upgrade a gun into a HE helps a lot. Then there is the mystique of holding a gun just like Mr. Buck used. Just a nostalgic connection to the past stronger than most. Isn't Bo Whop one of the most famous fox doubles every made? Owning a twin to many is as near as they can get to that period. If they would have allowed me to shoot ducks with lead shot I'd still have mine. In a moment of weakness I sold it. My mistake judging by current prices.