12 guage Model 21 prices

[Jon S]

Has anyone noticed that asking prices for 12 guage model 21's seem to be dropping? Crosnoe has a couple under $5,000. There have been two on Doublegunshop.com where there was no initial acton and the prices were reduced to $5,000 and $4,750. Sub guage guns don't deem to be affected.
Jon

[budrichard]

I suspect that this is just an effect of the soft economy and the effect is not a lot anyway. Post War field grade guns are often found refinished/refurbished and always formed the 'entry' price level for the Model 21. I suspect that one could also find some savings in some of the smaller gauges if negotiating. Of course the rarer Model 21's such as 'Custom Shop' and engraved models will probably always trade dearly for the fact that there are not many of them.-Dick

[durco]

Of course the rarer (Model 21's such as 'Custom Shop' and engraved models) will probably always trade dearly for the fact that there are not many of them.-Dick
Dick: That is EXACTLY the way it is in the world of Colt and S&W handguns, too. Mike