I am referencing the value discussion on grade 1 guns. Higher grade guns are addressed at different price points than the $1500/$ 3000 values that I inferred were being discussed.
Anything can be collectible, but actual transference in a marketplace would be dependent upon the degree of perceived desirability, or a broad consensus of traits than determine a scale of value.
The Parker aficionados have ascribed highest value to mint original condition.
Other groups place higher value on a guns association with well known historical personas .......Teddy Roosevelts or Nash Buckinghams Foxes.......each to their own.
Best regards,
JBP