'mgr' - In the U.S.A., we are also seeing younger shooters go for 'High Tech' 'Black' Rifles (and Pistols). Scopes are in demand and 'Iron Sights' are not appreciated by the novices.
Correct, as Issued, military weapons, (especially Krags), command high collector values. 'Master Gun Smith' built sporting rifles bring high prices. But, amateur altered military guns get little interest, except as parts for restoration projects.
Today's North American Hunters seem to avoid traditional arms and cartridges. They go for technology and the 'Latest and Greatest'.
Interest in classics guns seems to be mainly for the 'Old Guys'.