I don't really collect guns, more like I trade em around so I can play with different types when I get the itch to try something different.
Like L/A rifles, my favorite kind, don't even own one right now. I'll fix that when something comes along I want to try out.
My last L/A was a .357 mag, got a smoking deal on it, checked out my pet loads in it, admired it, shot it some more and sold it at a profit.
Guess you could say I collect Blackhawks, only have three at this time, more on the way I'm sure.
It's been too long since I've played with a 4 5/8" barreled .357 Blackhawk......
Any of my hunting or SD guns aren't really collectibles, more like tools.
Although at my age some of my "tools" have become collectors items, I move those out and get new and improved "tools" usually with money left over.