NRA Ruger Mark II - - Shoot It or Sell it??

[Guest BigShot]

Since I may be jobless in a few weeks, I been going thru all my stuff to see what I'm willing to part with if things get too tight. Found this one lurking in the corner.

I was fat, dumb and happy when I bought it and liked it SO much, I chose not to shoot it. Found it again... still new, never shot. Think it will be worth a lot some day?? Guess I'm just wonderin'...

Should I keep it, shoot it or sell it?? Any thoughts??

BigShot

[Moped]

That's a great pistol. I'd hate to sell it. But if you're in a bind, you gotta do what you gotta do. Nothing in my collection is more important than food on the table and roof over my head.

[nightrunner]

if you arent going to shoot it, sell it.

if you need to sell it for the money for other things thats one thing.

on the other hand, if you like the gun just dont want to shoot it for fear of degradig its value, sell it to someone who wants the NRA edition and pocket the extra cash and go buy you a new regular edition mark2.

[Guest Bluemax]

Beautiful gun, sorry tough times are upon you, I've had to sell a couple myself in the bad old days but keeping groceries on the table and the lights on are part of being a man

Keep your head up, things have a way of working out

[Guest 1shot]

If you sale it you will kick yourself in a few years. Been there and done that.

[I_Like_Pie]

Despite the anniversary moniker they still aren't fetching the money that you would probably want for it...I would keep it, maybe shoot it.

I see them go on my site still for under $300...some for less. Last year a couple went for $250

[Guest gcrookston]

Give it about 25 years. It will be worth a bit. For now, you can shoot it, like a bunch of others are doing, which will make those ones unfired in 25 years worth the more...

[Guest Plunky]

Unfortunately, there are a lot of them out there, and they aren't bringing much. Do what you think you need to do. Seen several of them on gunbroker cheap in the last few weeks too, and they are not selling very well either.

[Guest Rugerman]

I would say that there is little collector demand for that and you should shoot it. Selling it will not bring much, if any premium.

[Guest BigShot]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I have made a few offers to sell or trade and if none of those jump for it, I am going to shoot and enjoy it.

I currently do not have a .22 pistol to shoot and really that's why I bought this one in the first place. Oh well, it does feel real good in my hand...