$120,000 shotgun!

[Benelli]

I was in Dallas today and I dropped in at the Premium Beretta Dealer. In their showroom they had several 90K shotguns (S010's) and there was even a model priced at 120K. So here is my question: What makes these guns so expensive? I know they are mechanically different than a Silver Pigeon, but are they they really worth 100K more? Are you paying for the engraving, wood, action, prestige, or severely limited supply? What am I missing?

By the way, that shotgun was the most beautiful gun I've ever seen. Maybe that explains it.

 

[Danny]

Simple. Demand.

A rare gun, in excellent condition, with a reputation of being a fine firearm, and a market base willing to pay that kind of price.

 

[aeropb]

People having too much money

 

[Benelli]

Simple. Demand.

A rare gun, in excellent condition, with a reputation of being a fine firearm, and a market base willing to pay that kind of price.

I understand market forces (those things we are slowly strangling with excessive regulations), but what specifically generates this crazy demand?

 

[jbarnett]

People having too much money

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

I dunno - but if I pay over $25K for a gun, it's not gonna be an Italian-made gun, but the real deal:

http://www.hollandandholland.com/gunrooms/london/bespoke_weapons/

 

[Benelli]

People having too much money

How do you know when someone has enough money? Do you ask the President? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0JkyZx1LdQ

 

[okie98]

Most are truely hand made.

 

[ldp4570]

I dunno - but if I pay over $25K for a gun, it's not gonna be an Italian-made gun, but the real deal:

http://www.hollandandholland.com/gunrooms/london/bespoke_weapons/

OH YEAH!!!!!!

 

[goodoleboy]

Soprano's Fans May remember "The best guns Made by Beretta Never leave Italy". LOL