to me, this gap is closing, as any of the NEW, New models the suggested retail prices and the prices one sees in most gun shops the 'retail' is approaching ,"book" prices...................and the "old models. have GOT to be mint, as can be, and like new in the boxes to get "collectors" prices, LOTS and LOTS of old models out there for prices at , and LOWER, than 'new' New model pricing.............must pay attention to the % values, of original condition gun in the Blue Book of values 8) :roll: :wink: