Again, it 'ain't the Czar's Parker-it's a 37. Is there a premium paid for first year ribbed models, over, say second year ribbed models? I've seen zero evidence of that.
Gun broker is littered with 37s of all ages and conditions. The guns with starting bids of 5 bills sit, looking stupid, for a long time. The trouble with posting on a double gun board with pump data is the simple fact that a pump doesn't get to be a great gun until it needs to be refinished-they actually sweeten up with use and wear. The cased, 99.9% condition Holland Royal guys don't understand this fact, for the most part.
So, you can hunt with a well used gun, that works great, or, refinish it, and have it look great AND work great.
If you are hunting with it, "collectability" shouldn't be much of a concern.
Enjoy the gun. It looks great, by the way.
Best,
Ted
