Older Smith and Wesson revolvers from the 60s thru the 80s are selling at a premium these days and I suspect some folks fret over selling some of them off...but worry not, best I can tell a S&W Model 19 was selling new for around $250 back in the 70s.
That same Model 19 would have sell for $1600 today to even return 4% CAGR...while the S&P 500 has returned about 9% CAGR.
According to my copy of the 1972 Gun Digest, the retail price of a S&W Model 19 was $135.00, so the rate of return is better than you thought.
