Beesley

NickM

June 04, 2003 10:26

I have a Beesley side by side 12 bore shotgun 28" in excelent condition with origional break down case made of mahogany with the origional cleaning kit with the handles made of buffalo horn the serial # is 1526 and it has a beaver tail forearm. this item is a ten in condition could you tell me that this is worth. thanks Nick

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  CountryGunsmith

  June 04, 2003 11:57

  We're going to assume you mean the English gunmaker Frederick Beesley. The serial number is correct for 1898-99. He did not make many guns per year, so that is a rough estimate.
  
  You dont mention exactly what type of shotgun, but we are going to assume (again) the typical Beesley - sidelock, with ejectors.
  
  You can expect $3500 plus, probably $4000 with the case and accessories. Special features, best-quality engraving or wood, any provenance, etc., will GREATLY alter that range. In a properly advertised live auction from one of the major firearms auction houses, it may well bring another $1000 above these figures.
  
  I'd certainly insure it for no less than $5k.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Scrappy Doo sleeps with the fishes.

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