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aikoaiko

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17. It won't be a bubble if the AWB comes back and they can still be transferred

Reply to Locrian (Reply #11)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 03:17 PM

Jan 2013

Look what happens to fully automatic weapons after 1986 after Reagan signed the law that made it impossible for civilians to buy newly manufactured fully autos but could rebuy those already out there.

A m16 style rifle that sold for $1500 in 1985 is now selling for $15,000 to $25,000 and there's no burst in sight.

But it is true if the AWB does not happen and it just might not, then there are people paying 2 to 3 times what they will in 2 years. Even withouta new AWB I don't expect prices to come down to summer 2012 prices for 2 more years.

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