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Any comments on the fit, finish and quality of SIACE shotguns, especially hammerless doubles, would be welcome.
The only constant in life is change.
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There was a bottom grade Siace on gunbroker a couple of weeks ago for two grand. The barrels were 26" and the "original box" showed 28". I inquired and didn't get much of an answer about that.
I just checked and its item # 121466298, and still available. Probably a decent deal if you want a self cocking hammergun...Geo
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I had to use one at a Vintagers shoot when I broke the stock on my gun...Wasn,t that keen on it...
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You need to say which model you are looking at. Like lots of makers, SIACE has made both delux guns and std grade guns. http://www.siacearmi.com/production.htm
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I've been at SCI plus Dallas for the last couple of weeks, i.e., the reason for my delay in answering. I have a SIACE imported in 1998 by New England Arms. My 12ga is a self cocking, hammer, ejector model, English stock, splinter forearm, with a manual tang safety, 27" barrels, and very nice wood. I've had the gun about a year now and use it regularly at 5 Stand and Sporting - for far it's performed 100% - I wish I could say the same about my shooting.
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It is usually unproductive or misleading to try to define a gun's quality by the maker's name. As noted, most makers supply a range of original quality grades. Therefore, it is necessary to include the gun's model along with the make. The price of the gun will give you a strong clue as to quality. There are no elves stashed away in cottages in the forest who turn out only best quality guns for farmer grade prices. A sound, shootable gun can be made for a few hundred dollars. A decently finished gun can be made for a few thousand. The last few % points in quality cost a lot of money.
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I was told by a very reputable source that this gun came lately from Dewings and that there were "quality issues" with many of them. I'll pass on the gun because of this information.
The only constant in life is change.
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