doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com Valuing and selling barrel sets.

It has been a loooong time since I posted, and of course when I return it is a "What is it worth?" question.

I picked up a group of barrel sets. Mostly SxS but also some O/U.
All need some cleaning, and some may not be salvageable due to damage.

I know where to sell them.
HERE, GB and even eBay but I need some starting point for valuation.

I know of the Parker & LC Smith sites, but other suggestions would be appreciated as starting points.

Thank you.

List of what I have sorted so far. There are a few more that I know include Ithaca.

Most are 12ga. I have identified those that I have confirmed otherwise.
SxS
8) Parker Bros.
8) LC Smith/Fulton
1) LC Smith, Maker of Baker drilling set w/ forend
2) Winchester 24 (12 & 16)
1) Francotte / VL&D Chain Damascus
2) Fox Sterlingworth (12 & 20)
1) Fox Model B 12ga w/ forend
2) Colt
1) Baker
1) Remington

O/U
1) Browning Superposed
8) Marlin 90 O/U Some unfinished. (Hooks not machined, no ribs installed etc.) (12 & 16)
6) Savage 420 & 430 (12, 16 & 20)

I suggest you look at the "Sold" auctions on EBay, for a realistic idea of value. There's a lot of sets for sale that are overpriced, often due to alterations and condition, as well as Seller ignorance.

An accurate description, with good pictures can go a long way on EBay. Wall thickness numbers would probably increase value.

Sounds like a nice bunch of quality tubes. A friend did well with a bunch of modern tubes he bought, all for single barrel guns.

Wall thickness is not something I have the equipment to do.
Bore, choke, length, etc. I know to describe.

Pictures and descriptions won't be a problem. I sell a lot on GB and some on eBay. I'd prefer to sell here or other shotgun sites.

Have checked sold eBay auctions and barrel sets seem to be rare. On an auction site I can start low and let them run, but again, I'd like to see folks here have first go and send Dave some $$$.

Saw your edit.
I also picked 10-12 single shotgun barrels and 30-40 rifle barrels. Stayed with 'Doublegun' theme for my post here.

Can you put the rifle barrels in the other forum WTS/WTB.
Mike

Mike:

What gauge, length and chokes are the Superposed barrels?

Rem

I am interested in the 20 ga sterlingworth and sent PM and email address. Bobby

I am interested in the 20 ga sterlingworth bbls and sent PM and email address. Bobby

As Ken said, you will most certainly cover the $120 investment with the realized selling prices of the vintage double barrels by knowing wall thicknesses.
You will also avoid potential liability for a. selling an "intrinsically unsafe" product if something bad happens or b. something bad happens after the purchaser modifies the barrel. Selling the barrels "as is" is no protection.
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-...-prod20463.aspx

Are the Hunter Arms barrels for a Hunter Arms Fulton, or a L.C. Smith? If a Smith, the steel should be marked on the bottom of the tubes

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[quote=Drew Hause]
Are the Hunter Arms barrels for a Hunter Arms Fulton, or a L.C. Smith? If a Smith, the steel should be marked on the bottom of the tubes
/quote]

Both.
Lumped them together for now.