Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? - The Firearms Forum

Hank · 11-20-2004, 10:02 AM

Before September, when I was selling off a large collection of pre-ban weapons, I kept hearing that I should reduce my prices because, after the sunset of the AWB, the market would be flooded with cheap pre-ban weaponry. So far I've not seen that happen and have had no problem moving guns at my price.
Some people, more knowledgable than myself, have told me that the old pre-bans will forever be the more desirable and not lose value. They also said that now is the time to pick up those being dumped by the panic sellers.
Where is the flood of post AWB pre-ban style firearms?

SouthernMoss · 11-20-2004, 10:09 AM

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Hank · 11-20-2004, 10:40 AM

Thanks, Southern Moss, it's nice to feel welcome. This looks like a nice site.

Marlin · 11-20-2004, 10:47 AM

Glad to see you at TFF, Hank.

We trust you will visit often and post frequently.

LIKTOSHOOT · 11-20-2004, 12:27 PM

Actually there is no flood for a reason, there is a short list of what was desirable and what was deemed "preban" and all the folks that labeled their own stuff "preban". The market is soft, but there is a new one now, it`s called "LEO Marked" These are going to be the new collectables.

LTS

inplanotx · 11-20-2004, 02:35 PM

Yea right. When ya gonna find me one?

LIKTOSHOOT · 11-20-2004, 03:07 PM

I`m a thinkin FN 5SEVEN9 Pistol with two 20 round mags.......just cause I can now.

LTS

inplanotx · 11-20-2004, 03:52 PM

And?????????????????

eric cartman · 11-20-2004, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank

Before September, when I was selling off a large collection of pre-ban weapons, I kept hearing that I should reduce my prices because, after the sunset of the AWB, the market would be flooded with cheap pre-ban weaponry. So far I've not seen that happen and have had no problem moving guns at my price.
Some people, more knowledgable than myself, have told me that the old pre-bans will forever be the more desirable and not lose value. They also said that now is the time to pick up those being dumped by the panic sellers.
Where is the flood of post AWB pre-ban style firearms?

There will not be a flood because pre-ban rifles will not lose any value.
For the "after-ban" rifles to be legal, they still must have a certain amount of U.S. made parts, (per 1989 ban).
The "pre-ban" rifles are more desirable to certain collectors because they have all of their original parts or because they are Chinese, (still banned), Yugoslavian, (no longer a country), or from another foreign country.

stash247 · 11-22-2004, 02:00 AM

Help me here.
Since the sunset of the AWB, we can buy, build ,etc all of the "nasty" weapons that were "off the table" during that period; is this correct???
Those that are no longer in production, like the G-series FAL, Colt SP-1, and all the rest, ought to continue to climb in value, as there are no more.
And, AK's, SKS's, etc, for which there is an endless supply, to include all the AR-15 Variants, of other than Colt origin, ought to come down in price, and up in availability, as time progresses- right???
What does this mean where a "post ban", but no longer "banned" rifle is concerned; can I add non-US parts, flash-hider, bayonet lug, pistolgrip, etc, to enhance value/functionality, or are these weapons caught in some legal "black hole"???

11-20-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
Hank Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Central Mississippi Posts: 10	Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Before September, when I was selling off a large collection of pre-ban weapons, I kept hearing that I should reduce my prices because, after the sunset of the AWB, the market would be flooded with cheap pre-ban weaponry. So far I've not seen that happen and have had no problem moving guns at my price. Some people, more knowledgable than myself, have told me that the old pre-bans will forever be the more desirable and not lose value. They also said that now is the time to pick up those being dumped by the panic sellers. Where is the flood of post AWB pre-ban style firearms? --> Last edited by Hank; 11-20-2004 at 12:24 PM..

11-20-2004, 10:09 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Welcome to TFF from a fellow Mississippian! Afraid I'm not the one to answer your question, but someone who can answer it will be along soon. In the meantime, check out all our forums and make yourself at home. We have a great group of folks here! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

11-20-2004, 10:40 AM	#3
Hank Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Central Mississippi Posts: 10	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Thanks, Southern Moss, it's nice to feel welcome. This looks like a nice site.

11-20-2004, 10:47 AM	#4
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11-20-2004, 12:27 PM	#5
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Actually there is no flood for a reason, there is a short list of what was desirable and what was deemed "preban" and all the folks that labeled their own stuff "preban". The market is soft, but there is a new one now, it`s called "LEO Marked" These are going to be the new collectables. LTS

11-20-2004, 02:35 PM	#6
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Yea right. When ya gonna find me one?

11-20-2004, 03:07 PM	#7
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? I`m a thinkin FN 5SEVEN9 Pistol with two 20 round mags.......just cause I can now. LTS

11-20-2004, 03:52 PM	#8
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? And?????????????????

11-22-2004, 02:00 AM	#10
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Where's The Flood of Pre-Bans ? Help me here. Since the sunset of the AWB, we can buy, build ,etc all of the "nasty" weapons that were "off the table" during that period; is this correct??? Those that are no longer in production, like the G-series FAL, Colt SP-1, and all the rest, ought to continue to climb in value, as there are no more. And, AK's, SKS's, etc, for which there is an endless supply, to include all the AR-15 Variants, of other than Colt origin, ought to come down in price, and up in availability, as time progresses- right??? What does this mean where a "post ban", but no longer "banned" rifle is concerned; can I add non-US parts, flash-hider, bayonet lug, pistolgrip, etc, to enhance value/functionality, or are these weapons caught in some legal "black hole"??? __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry