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I went to the gun show today and run across a nice 16 ga Sterlingworth Ser.#357272. Guy is asking $1950. Gun apears to be in original condition and in nice shape. Show continues tomorrow. What would be reasonable price for that gun? Thank in advance.
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Priced at retail from your description. Is it a Philly or a Utica gun? The early guns bring more than the later ones. What is the barrel legenth and choke? Does it suit your needs? Quality and fit did go down in the later years so date of manufature is nice to know.
These guns are not rare, so you can be selective and wait until one comes along that really grabs your eye. As a rough guide a eary gun might sell for $200-300 more than a later made gun. If it were a 20 it would have already been sold at that price.
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It is a Philly and I think it has 28" barrells. There was a 20 ga savage Sterlingworth for about the $1800. It was in a nice shape also. What would you guys do? I am not a collector. I am looking for nice shooting gun. I already have 2 16 ga Western field Lefevers and one Ithaca Flues that are shooting guns. I want to add Fox and posibly L.C Smith in the 16 ga.
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If it is an extractor, it is over priced. If an ejector with much original finish and original stock, the price is a bit high. I am sure you could get him down a touch. The same applies to the 20ga. Take a look at the fox collectors website. It will help you on what on look for. http://www.foxcollectors.comPete
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Kosinar: Before you buy any gun, be sure that the dimensions fit you. Most Fox guns have a lot of drop at the comb and heel. I, for one, can't shoot a gun with 3" of drop at heel.
If you are set on getting a Sterlingworth, realize that you should have someone knowledgeable check the gun for you. Most inexpensive, and maybe most 70-80 year old guns have accumulated wear. Even the Sterly's priced in the high teens. These days, it seems common to see 16 bore Stery's for $1500-1800. That still doesn't mean they are worth the money. 20 bores are even more expensive.
One other thing. We Americans seem preoccupied with old guns in original condition. Although original might indicate the gun hasn't been poorly modified, it doesn't mean it is a "collector." Low condition guns are common, and are only collectors to the uninitated.
If a Sterly has been modified, and refurbished, do look it over. I for one use my guns all the time, and have refurbished actions and other needs as necessary. I usually contract a knowledgable "smith, although there are many things I do well myself. I know where to get help when I need it.
If you insist on buying an old American gun for a piece of "Americana" good liuck shooting it. Remeber...have someone give it a hard look. Mike
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Kosinar: Before you buy any gun, be sure that the dimensions fit you. Most Fox guns have a lot of drop at the comb and heel. I, for one, can't shoot a gun with 3" of drop at heel.
If you are set on getting a Sterlingworth, realize that you should have someone knowledgeable check the gun for you. Most inexpensive, and maybe most 70-80 year old guns have accumulated wear. Even the Sterly's priced in the high teens. These days, it seems common to see 16 bore Stery's for $1500-1800. That still doesn't mean they are worth the money. 20 bores are even more expensive.
One other thing. We Americans seem preoccupied with old guns in original condition. Although original might indicate the gun hasn't been poorly modified, it doesn't mean it is a "collector." Low condition guns are common, and are only collectors to the uninitated.
If a Sterly has been modified, and refurbished, do look it over. I for one use my guns all the time, and have refurbished actions and other needs as necessary. I usually contract a knowledgable "smith, although there are many things I do well myself. I know where to get help when I need it.
If you insist on buying an old American gun for a piece of "Americana" good liuck shooting it. Remember...have someone give it a hard look. Mike
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