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November 26, 2010
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I wonder if anyone ever ordered one of these beauties.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Every time I see ads like this, I stand in awe of people that can buy this, knowing they will likely never shoot it, and if they do, the value of their investment is gone.
Not for me!
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
November 26, 2010
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I get a hold of that sucker...i'll run some blackpowder loads thru it.
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May 2, 2009
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I bid on one once that had been shot ALOT .... most of the gold on the cylinder was completely missing.
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May 17, 2010
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Theres a couple of fancy ones that stay on GB. I hadn't actually seen anyone bid on one.
Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box
in that order.
4 Monson Model 15's
1 Palmer FB 15
1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)
1 CZ 75B
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Dans Club
March 27, 2009
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A couple of them in a local shop, entertained the thought of trying to own though already have a large frame that I won't shoot because of condition and S#. The one I want is one Dan Wesson did if they ever did any.
I watched that one too on GB I may have bid on it thinking it would be a shooter as it was messed up already!
I added a couple more to the mix in collections! Nothing like the one mentioned above!
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January 24, 2009
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I haven't bought one yet, but wouldn't mind owning one. Probably the only two I'd be interested in, would be a Constitution or a 2nd Amendment one...with cases, of course. Although, I guess if they made a Utah one, I wouldn't mind grabbing one of those either.
November 14, 2009
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There is a fancy gold one, I'm not sure what it was for. It's located at North Cove Outfitter in Old Saybrook, CT and the going price is $899. Not sure about a box or anything that may come with it. It appears unfired.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
August 28, 2009
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Commemoratives are not everyone’s game, but they are for many people. I have several commemoratives of different brands that I like very much.
The first is the DW Constitution 200th produced back in 1987. I love the bonded ivory grip and the blue polish is impeccable. Best of all is no initials engraved in the grip which most buyers had done when the gun was originally purchased. This one was tastefully done with not too much gold accenting ( I replaced the gold front sight with a standard sight to cut down on the glare). This one lost value from its original $1,125 price tag.
The second is a Colt Springfield 200th Anniversary. Also nicely done with minimal gold inlay, an etched eagle on the reverse side, and royal blue finish common to the Python. This one doubled in value since its production back in 1994.
The third is a S&W NRA Commemorative produced in 2007. The 460XVR was selected Handgun of the Year by the NRA which resulted in the commemorative of 1100 pcs. Also nicely done with neutral laser etching on the side plate and absent of any gold flash. Pricing on this one runs about the same as a standard production gun (depending on the seller).
The last is a H&R 999 Sportsman Centennial Engraved Edition to commemorate 100 years of H&R. This one is engraved with about 50% coverage and nicely cased with a medallion. This one has maintained its value decently.
Most people that purchase a commemorative know that while they are fully functioning firearms, they’re not really meant to be fired. They’re just like any other collectible item that you would see in a curio cabinet, they’re intended to be displayed and if you fire them you lose any collector value they may have. In fact, the value of a fired commemorative is generally less than a standard production gun of the same condition. Many commemoratives barely hold their original price in value, and many lose value despite still being “new”, as seen in the Dan Wesson. Typically, Colts hold their value well, most other brands do not. I would not recommend a commemorative to anyone as an investment, but simply as something that you would enjoy as a display piece just like anything else intended for the same purpose.
February 11, 2010
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harly said:
I would not recommend a commemorative to anyone as an investment, but simply as something that you would enjoy as a display piece just like anything else intended for the same purpose.
Well said Harley !
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September 26, 2010
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I'm on the other side of the fence on this, all my guns are tools, they are made to shoot. Gold engraving on a DW is like putting a pink sweater on a Labrador retriever.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Don't misunderstand me, I think they are beautiful and fulfill and important role for many people. I just could not stand to have a gun I can't shoot.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
January 22, 2008
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In the center of this gaggle of HK P7 pistols is a P7M8 Jubilee commemorative. The Jubilee had a list price of $1600 new. We picked this one up for $1450 new (hard to believe the dealer knocked $150 off!). Soon after they were released, the price of these shot up to $2500 and at times more. I haven't seen one for sale for a while now. HK made 500 Jubilee versions, the last of the production P7's. This is one of 50 that are Trussville, AL import marked. Also in the picture are two PSP, three P7M8 and one P7M13
These are actually my wife's, pistols! 
-Wayne
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January 24, 2009
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Good post Harly, and I agree on the reasons to buy commemoratives.
I don't mind having 2 or 3 sitting around that I don't shoot, as long as I have pretty much the same thing on hand that I do shoot.
I get almost as much enjoyment from my safe queens by cleaning & spit-shining, as I do shooting my shooters. That's just me, I'm screwey that way.
This is the closest thing I have to a commemorative gun at the moment…unfired, so far.
However, it's brother gets plenty of range time!
September 1, 2010
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Never seen a DW and it is a beauty. Have seen several commemoratives over the years, most are and should be safe queens.
November 26, 2010
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Wow...them some nice lookin guns you fellas have there...thanks for the replies
September 1, 2010
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I have the exact 200 year DW commemorative that harly shows above. It costs me $850 frm a local FFl. No box,papers or anything else I fell in love with it as soon as as saw it and thought that the price would be much more. It was in perfect condition although it looked like it had not been fired, the dealer did not have any information on it. This was my 1st DW 7/30/10
Of course I had to shoot this 10" bbl beauty. amazingly accurate. Since July I have added another three 
,44mag 4" bbl, 357/38spl. 6" blue/blk and a 357/38 SS 8" bbl
I put a LB zebra grip on the commemorative,took the Ivory grip frm the commemorative and put it on the 4"bbl . both look a absolutely amazing .
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