If one were to get into one's head to buy a C grade, what ought one's budget be?

[Dean Romig]

There are a few hammerless C's on Internet sites right now and they've all been there for quite a while, so apparently folks don't like them for one reason or another.

My advice to those looking for a C.... It you are holding out and looking for a lifter or top-action C-grade hammer gun, you may never get one. If you see one and you like it... it may be your only chance for years to come.

[Bill Murphy]

My first C was $700. The owner, a Virginia gun dealer, thought it was a Trojan.

[Chris T.]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

There are a few hammerless C's on Internet sites right now and they've all been there for quite a while, so apparently folks don't like them for one reason or another.

My advice to those looking for a C.... It you are holding out and looking for a lifter or top-action C-grade hammer gun, you may never get one. If you see one and you like it... it may be your only chance for years to come.

I think the reason they are slow to sell is the same reason there weren't a lot of them made, you can buy a much nicer (higher condition) DHE for a lot less money. Yes there are always exceptions, but in the eyes of many they are a little more gun for a lot more money. Different story if your a collector looking to complete a set.

Dean's Yoda like advice is the voice of an experienced collector, if you find what you want....buy it! You could wait a long time for another one to hit the market. It's only money

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Chris Travinski

If you find what you want....buy it! You could wait a long time for another one to hit the market. It's only money

If you find something even close to what you want in a C for your collection - buy it, you can upgrade later on as something better becomes available.