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Which NFA gun should I *INVEST* in?

beantownshootah
I'm toying with the idea of buying a full auto gun.

It would be for "investment" (ie I'd like it to appreciate), mainly, but a big criteria is also that it has to be fun to shoot.

So I'd like it to be in a relatively common (and not astronomically expensive) caliber.

Lets say (for the sake of argument) that my budget is $20k.

Any thoughts on which gun(s) I should look at?

Is there more/less appreciation potential with a drop in auto sear, than say a registered complete gun?

EDIT:
Capt.
Good idea.
I know Mark, I'll drop him a note.
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  • Mark G
    I would go with a 1928 Thompson. The semi auto version is fun to shoot so the full auto should be great, 45ACP is readily available either in loaded form or components, mags and drums are available, they have only increased in value over the years and the cool factor is high.
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  • iwannausername
    For 20k you could just about get 3 full auto FN-FNCs...
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  • Nwcid
    Pretty much anything WW 2 will probably get you the most return in the long run and now and for the foreseeable future is a great time to buy. Prices are down right now and depending on how the economy goes prices could fall some more. Right now guns that were $20k can be found as low as $15k. Guns that were in the $10-15k are around $10k. The guns under $10 have not changed a whole bunch but are still down 10-20%.

    Now for enjoyment guns that are "convertible" will bring still bring a good return and you can get lots of enjoyment out of it. Things like registered sears or M16's that have lots of different calibers will be fun.


    For $20k you could easily get into 2 "high end" or maybe 3 depending on what you are after.
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  • cpermd
    I have a bunch of MGs, most are not investments. They are shooters and fun.

    I consider my C&R BAR and my Colt Thompson to be investments.
    But I still shoot the crap out of them.

    You should only consider older C&R MGs.

    CP
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  • tsr1965
    I second the Thompson. I seen them 10 years ago at 10K, now the minty ones are 25K. On the otherhand, a Colt AR-15(early one) or M16 have appreciated 300% in the last 10 years too.

    FWIW, you might even want to consider a registered sear(M16), or sear/trigger pack(H&K) too.

    Let me know what you decide Bean.

    Best
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    You need to talk to Talk to Mark Christian, Mark is a Moderator on Ask the ask the Experts Forum...
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  • dthhal
    My choice would be a 1918A1 BAR.[:p]
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  • mark christian
    Colt Thompson would probably be the best long term investment followed by WWII MGs. After that I'd be looking at the Colt-Armalite AR-15s (which are pre M16 selective fire rifles and Curio and Relics)followed by M16s. Tube guns, sear guns, and conversions appeal mostly to shooters and while they cost plenty of money, they won't maintain the same level of collector value as an original MG.
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  • cbxjeff
    My NFA pieces are at the lower end of the price scale. But along with what Mark said about conversions - when I purchased my AC-556 I had the choice of an original or for a few hundred less a converted mini-14. I took the original and the biggest factor was that it had a 3 shot burst - the conversion didn't. I don't know if all conversions are like that but I'm sure glad I got that feature.
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  • dcs shooters
    I'd go for a M-16 or MP-5. There's a lot of 5.56 and 9mm ammo out there [;)]
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