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Collector question about Seecamp 380

manderson
For collection purposes only, I have some dealers looking out for me and calling when they have something they believe is special.

One dealer has offered me a brand new Seecamp 380 serial number 62. He indicates this would be special and a real collector because the manufacturer kept the first twelve guns and this would be the 50th gun to leave the shop. Price is $1700.

Is this a good collector? He said it would definitely appreciate in value.

I have to ask because I have little education with semi-auto pistols. I have only been purchasing revolvers so far and I am still only fairly educated with them.

Thanks for any response.
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  • rufe-snow
    When the Seecamp's were the only game in town, they were fetching astronomical prices.

    When there competitors started bringing out similar sized pistols, the demand/prices for their handguns fell accordingly.

    My opinion is that $1700 for one of there current production standard pistols ( no factory engraving, low serial number, owned by a famous/infamous person etc.,etc ) is way out of line.

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  • manderson
    Unfortunately, it has now become a moot point. Just found out that Seecamp are not legal in Maryland.

    I think I am going to move.
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  • manderson
    Thanks rufe-snow
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  • JudgeColt
    Back when Seecamp LWS 32 pistols were the only gun of their type, and it took years to get one, they would bring $800. Now they are relatively easy to get and can be found for under $400 sometimes.

    The .380 will be the same way. I also believe the Seecamps are no longer the most desirable guns in their class. The locked-breech Kel-Tecs are far superior, much less expensive and much lighter. Shooting a .380 Seecamp is probably fairly painful with the blowback action. Comparing a .32 Seecamp and a .32 Kel-Tec, there is no comparison. The Kel-Tec is mild, whereas the Seecamp is not. It is just like comparing a locked-breech Colt .380 to a .380 PPk or other blowback .380. The blowbacks are fairly sharp in recoil, whereas the locked breech Colt is mild.

    I have matched pairs of very early Seecamps in .25 and .32, with the two .25s and the two .32s having identical consecutive serial numbers. When the .32s came out, I was offered the same serial numbers as on my two .25s. Each is stamped with "Special Edition," but on different sides so the two pistols of each pair can be laid muzzle to muzzle and the "Special Edition" stamp shows on each one. Apparently Seecamp did not offer the same deal with the .380, unless they forgot me as one of their oldest customers.

    I think the dealer cost on the .380 Seecamps is around $800, so the $1700 seller is hoping to find someone willing to pay a great permium for an early one. He may, but I doubt it.
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  • manderson
    JudgeColt...

    Thanks. I opted for a blue NIB .38 SP Traget Colt Python, 8" bbl.
    Pretty good price.

    Think I'm going to stick with my Python collecting for now.
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