I generally agree, however

by cubrock, Tuesday, November 05, 2013, 14:36 (4041 days ago) @ matt/pa

it isn't uncommon to see Rodeos bring well under a grand, even NIB. I've been watching USFA prices closely the last two years. Rodeos can be pretty inconsistent from auction to auction. The higher grade guns made in lower numbers (Bisley, FTT, etc) consistently bring huge money. Everything else is much higher than it was, but not as dear as a lot of dealers wish. :)

Also, less desirable calibers bring substantially less money, just like with Colts. .45 Colt and .44 Special perform the best. Guns that are otherwise rare, like .41 Colt, .38-40, and even common ones like .38 Special bring less money, all things being equal. As Honest Arch says, "The Lone Ranger never carried a (fill in the blank with non .45/.44 caliber)!"