The OP was asking about why Winchester Garands seem to command higher prices--in general-- compared to the other "brands" and I was simply pointing out that I had encountered quite a few Winchester collectors (to clarify: Folks who collect ANYTHING with the Winchester name on it) who purchase Winchester M1s & carbines at inflated prices. Obviously, more money than brains, but there used to be a bunch of them around. Maybe not so many any more.