Locust Fork
So, do i get to drive it? huh huh huh?!
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Traci -
See this link. <http://www.{elsewhere}/977004339/Guns/Shotguns/Double-Shotguns/English/WEBLEY_SCOTT_12_BORE_SPORTING_GUN.htm> (Edited... Guess I can't link to "Firearms" America - sometimes called "Guns" because of the nanny software , so I guess you'll never be able to use the reference.[}:)])
I believe it more or less confirms my opinion on your W&S double and will give you a fair idea of the price the piece will go for. (Remember that the 16ga is somewhat of a demerit.)
The A&F stamping will not detract from overall value in a good shooter... Which this is. It, however, does make the piece a gun made for the trade. Not a bad thing since this is not a collector's item.
One previous post is somewhat misleading I believe. A refinish or reblue is of little importance as far as the value of a good shooter. While value might increase slightly, the cost will always exceed the increase in total value. Only had the gun been returned to W&S for a total rebuild (documented) would the value really take a jump. Again, I suspect the cost would exceed value.
And so my opinion stands. The gun will go for a low of $600 and a high of $900. Obviously I hope that you'll find someone in the right place at the right time and that you'll do better.
Still, as a disinterested party I must be realistic. I know this is a good shotgun, but I also know there are other good shotguns out there. This piece has straight-grained wood, shows use, and is not overly endowed with the things that add a lot of value to a shotgun. In other words a fine field gun, but nothing more.
Please don't be offended by my critique as I hope that I'm much too much a pessimist. I love fine shotguns and know a bit about them. As I said in a previous post, while your W&S is a good shotgun I'd pay more for a nice L.C. Smith, a good Baker, or an Ithaca double... Not their cheaper Lefever line. Same with L.C. Smith. I'd buy the Smith but avoid the Hunter even though I know it to be a good gun.
I wish you the best in your venture. Double shotguns are a science unto themelves. There are wallhangers, shooters, and true collectibles. Within each category the values go to the extreme both high and low.
Look at the Winchester 21. At any distance it's hard to distinguish from a Stevens or Hunter boxlock, BUT WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Go figure.
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Re: http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=635199
What was the mystery Christmas gift ???
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Did you receive a letter from the AGCA last week ?
If you did ,have you had any problems with shoplifters at any of the shows ?
Roger0 -
You have e-mail. 0 -
What year was the Pre 64 you have on auction made ? 0 -
Kasey - Your Navy Arms revolver is not a copy of a Model 1851 Colt Navy. It's a copy of a Confederate Griswold & Gunnison.
Here's a picture of an original G&G:
Your revolver:0 -
PLease put a Cricket or appropiate
substitute for me on the auction side
with a BIN w/ shipping cost for the
youngsters Christmas giveaway.
Please E-mail the auction # to me
jrandddcline@aol.com.
Thanks.
mijelo0 -
You have mail. 0 -
What is the latest word about
the rifles for the giveaway.
did I miss something that I
should know about?
mijelo0 -
Did you find that 500C in the bottom of a swamp? Shoot I remember you saying it would go for cheap, and you weren't kidding. 0 -
Thanks for the heads up on the cookies after Spiderman. I enjoyed the show.[:)] 0 -
Didja get that fax? My dad is wondering, hes busy all week, so if he hasnt yet, ill make him call you this weekend. Him and his work... never has time for extra stuff!
Just tell me if he has called, and if you have recieved the fax.0 -
Are dread locks reversable? I really never knew for sure. 0 -
Thanks again [:D]
2X AK74 [;)]0 -
We are coming through Gulf Shores later this year, is that anywhere near close to you? I'm just wondering, thanks. 0 -
You home? 0 -
You have mail.
The rest of you have nothing.[:D][:D][:D]0 -
Ill be sending you an email here in a sec. 0 -
What ya got on the block for sale this week? 0 -
What are you doing up at this hour? 0 -
Where did you get that Tikka M695?!?
I am drooling over it!!
I have a M695 .300 WinMag and a M595 .22-250. They are two of my favorite guns in the stable. [8D]
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Oh, never mind. 0 -
thank you. 0 -
You have mail. Guys, over the past week or so, Blckhrn and Locust Fork have sent me ak kit, and all the good stuff Ill need for it. These are two amazing people. Ive never really had something this cool, its simply AWESOME. Thanks so much guys, and you can all plan on seeing one heck of a photobucket album! 0 -
You have guns. 0 -
Where are the rest of the scopes? Also cant wait for my guns to come. [:p] 0 -
Watched The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo the other night at home and they added about an additional 1/2 hour to the original edition. That last sex scene never happened in the original.
Leave it to those wacky Americans to spice up a movie.0 -
I was wondering if you got your buckle yet and when you're going to give it to your dad.[?] 0 -
Hey, you got any Glock 9mm's you want to put up for auction? 0 -
you have mail
Brownie0
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