Posted this Q. on FEGA as well but so many have gone to Reno this week.
I have a project that really belongs on a Henry rifle (not the resurrected Henry Repeating Arms Co.). Engraving an original is, of course, out of the question. Would a few months of work on a $1000 Uberti Henry Replica be feasible in terms of resale and cost recovery? When it comes to making an investment for resale, a Colt or Smith $ Wesson can't lose, but a replica will always be a replica unless the buyer is strictly interested in the artwork and theme of the engraving. I've seen some outstanding work by outstanding engravers done on replicas but I believe they were mainly done for exhibition. Any suggestions?
Thank-you,
Chris Malouf
www.tattooediron.com
I have a project that really belongs on a Henry rifle (not the resurrected Henry Repeating Arms Co.). Engraving an original is, of course, out of the question. Would a few months of work on a $1000 Uberti Henry Replica be feasible in terms of resale and cost recovery? When it comes to making an investment for resale, a Colt or Smith $ Wesson can't lose, but a replica will always be a replica unless the buyer is strictly interested in the artwork and theme of the engraving. I've seen some outstanding work by outstanding engravers done on replicas but I believe they were mainly done for exhibition. Any suggestions?
Thank-you,
Chris Malouf
www.tattooediron.com