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If someone got Browning to do a run of BSS's as a Sporting Clays/waterfowl/dove special, 12 or 20 ga., with 31" Barrels, light mod./mod., long, slim semi-beavertail, trim pistol grip, upgrade wood, sst, nice pad, 14 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", no options, @ $3999, who all here would put down a $1000 deposit with Browning for one.
Those wanting an English-stocked, splinter forend, double trigger game gun need not answer.
Thanks JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 03/02/13 10:23 AM.
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John, isn't that what the Turks are building right now, but at a fraction of the price?
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John, isn't that what the Turks are building right now, but at a fraction of the price? Huh? JR
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OK, sorry to steal your thread, I'll go away.
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Not judging, just asking, Treblig. To my knowledge, no Turkish maker is offering any such gun. Your reply was not what I asked for. JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 03/02/13 12:30 AM.
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While that would be a heck of a nice gun for many of us, John, I doubt I would be in at that price. I understand that it would most likely take that to produce it and come out ahead, but I think some of the people who who would be in the market for that would think, "Hmmm, I can buy a nice BSS on the market for $1400-$1600 now, and is it worth the difference to me to have one inch longer barrels and upgraded wood?" I know you specified a couple other features as well, but I am just too myopic, I guess. You know me, and functionality is no. 1 for me. Looks come second. I'm first and foremost a shooter/hunter. The longer barrels are the most attractive feature for me, which is the reason I am sniffing the ground hard trying to flush a set of damaged BSS barrels to have sleeved to 32". The upgraded wood would have little to no meaning to me on a BSS. A vintage Fox or L.C Smith is another matter. I guess I just look at the BSS as more of a tool than an object of admiration. Interesting idea, and fun to consider, and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if I'm the only one that feels this way! SRH
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Oh I think you are in the majority, Stan. I just thought it would be revealing to a few here who wonder why Browning hasn't brought back the BSS in some form or another. Maybe they could do it for $3500 or so (I doubt it), but would that even make a difference?
I think many of us do not realize just how small the sxs market is. The gun I mention would fill a niche that probably has more interest than any other, thus the configuration I presented.
Just having fun. Let me know when you find that thirty inch gun we've talked about. JR
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The trouble with well made guns is that with proper care, they very rarely if ever wear out...
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If Wonko would separately post his question, we might learn something.
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The replies to my question were about what I expected. Thanks guys. JR
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