No.. What about $200 22 rifles or $300 shotguns?
Decades ago people used to throw away old S&W boxes and Colt boxes, look how much having the factory box increase the value of a python or an old M29 today.
It's kinda funny to see people clamoring for those. We used to toss them in the parts box as soon as we could, in favor of something more comfortable. I don't use a single set of factory S&W grips. Guess I need to offload them to Ebay.I don't know about other brands, but having the original box for a vintage (1982 or earlier) S&W revolver adds collector value. The blue or silver boxes with the stapled corners bring as much as $150, and a presentation case can go for $250-$450 depending on condition and whether it is mahogany or not. S&W walnut magna stocks (grips) are worth $150-$200 and Goncalo Alves Target stocks can be worth $400.