doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion Double Rifles, Paradox Guns & Gauge Rifles @ doublegunshop.com P.Webley and Son Double Rifle 577 Express (value)

Not a nitro for sure, better pics coming. Just had to get a better lens to take clear close shots.

That is the issue Canvasback...value. Tough call, with several emails sent to determine it's value.
Why, i am not a collector, re-loader, black powder shooter so more than likely it would sit for a long time.
I would rather get it in the hand of someone who would appreciate and shoot the old girl. plus pay some bills.

I was pondering wether the Shaftesbury address puts it between 1893 and 1897 when Webley and Scott was formed.
If it is pre 1898, there is no problem selling it in the US but I am not sure about sending it back into Canada as Canvasback mentioned above.
What auction house are you talking to? Do they have an estimate in mind that you don't agree with?

Got two estimates from gun shops, one Ontario and one BC. I am sure they may be a bit under actual....i get it they need to make their money as well.
1. 3900 to 5000
2. 4000 to 6000

According to Nigel Brown's British Gunmakers, the Shaftesbury address was in use between 1894 and 1897, which would suggest this would qualify as antique, vastly simplifying export into the US.

mid 1890s makes sense considering the style of the gun.
Any loading information that might be on the gun such as "6 drams powder, 560grs bullet" would be very helpful in determining the intended use.
I would say this would retail in the US between 6 and 12k, depending on the sales channel used (auction, retailer, direct) and the item's specifics. Expect to get less than that (commission, etc).
Import in the US would not be too bad, except that there is no formal proof for the date of manufacturing (such as a maker's letter).

Good luck with this!
WC-

I would be interested in getting more information on the gun. I am interested in buying it.

Swampman

Having had experience selling this type of double rifle in the past, I would say $3000-4000 would be realistic.

IMO your estimates are low. $7500 - 11
,500, depending on seen condition is more appropriate.