Help me identify this shotgun, please...
I'm inquiring about information and value of my husband's 12 gauge shotgun. I know zero about shotguns, so I appreciate any help. Here are some pics with info on markings.
Hard to see, but it says MADE IN ITALY - below that it says BOEHLER BLITZ
Says: RINO GALESI-RIGARMI-BRESCIA 12 GA. Below that, BOEHLER BLITZ
I have other pictures available.
Thanks!
Hard to see, but it says MADE IN ITALY - below that it says BOEHLER BLITZ
Says: RINO GALESI-RIGARMI-BRESCIA 12 GA. Below that, BOEHLER BLITZ
I have other pictures available.
Thanks!
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These might also help...
In the dark shadow, below right - the numbers 18805
Also, hard to see, but says - Bernardelli - Cardone V. T0 -
It's a Italian made, single barrel, folding shotgun. It was imported by Century Arms the largest U.S. importer/distributor of foreign made firearms. It's not a particular high quality or valuable gun although it appears to be in Very Good condition. There is little collector demand/interest for single barrel shotguns in the U.S.. Most folks consider them inexpensive utility guns to be stashed behind the door in the barn, to be used in case a fox goes after the chickens.
EDIT#1, Rino-Galesi is the name of the Italian manufacturer who made the shotgun, using the trade name of Rigarmi. Boehler Blitz is the type of premium steel, the barrel is fabricated from.0 -
I think there is a lot of collector interest in single barrel shotguns.They buy them off of Gunbroker ,like they are going out of style.I have a collection of of over 100,and i would'nt put any of them behind the door,in the barn.I have 32ga.,28ga., and all the other gauges.Single barrels have great character,and a lot of charm.A md. 37,Winchester 28 ga. can set you back 2k,up to 3.5k.Any other single barrel collectors out there,like to have some feedback. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rackmaster51
I think there is a lot of collector interest in single barrel shotguns.They buy them off of Gunbroker ,like they are going out of style.I have a collection of of over 100,and i would'nt put any of them behind the door,in the barn.I have 32ga.,28ga., and all the other gauges.Single barrels have great character,and a lot of charm.A md. 37,Winchester 28 ga. can set you back 2k,up to 3.5k.Any other single barrel collectors out there,like to have some feedback.
I don't think Rufe was in any way trying to demean the piece. He has helped me out a few times. I beleive he was right on. Yes, there are LOTS of single shooters going for huge prices, but some are just neat. I had a great old 12 guage dated 1905 I sold a year ago. I got straight advice here, and got a little more than folks here said it was worth. It sold for like $70.0 -
IMO,,that would sell for about 125--150... 0 -
The trigger guard appears to be a homemade replacement.
A Bernardelli buttplate on a Galesi shotgun is surely a replacement.
These improvised repairs do not help the resale value.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rackmaster51
I think there is a lot of collector interest in single barrel shotguns.They buy them off of Gunbroker ,like they are going out of style.I have a collection of of over 100,and i would'nt put any of them behind the door,in the barn.I have 32ga.,28ga., and all the other gauges.Single barrels have great character,and a lot of charm.A md. 37,Winchester 28 ga. can set you back 2k,up to 3.5k.Any other single barrel collectors out there,like to have some feedback.
I have 3 singles, 2 20s and a 12.My wife bought the Stevens 94 around 1960 for my birthday, cost 30.00.Got 2 turkeys with it.US makers dropped the single guns.NEF proved there was still a market for them.I have an NEF 20 ga.22 inch barrel,it drops the crows just as well as a 1000 buck repeater.Cant afford more,but I would like to find a Stevens 94 in 20 ga.Stevens cheapened the 94 with the side lever models.I would rather see a price increase than a poor product.0 -
Thanks to all who replied...appreciate the info. [:D] 0
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