I agree with everything except the OQ and the value. Very good quality with not much embellishment when new. The fact that it is an 8 ga. ups the value a whole bunch. I would say 3-4K USD even in the current sad condition. If it was well used but sound and original the value would be 2-3 times my above estimate. If the gun was a 12 bore I would agree with you DDA.
Steve


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