The real value in a well-made used gun is a British boxlock. Not a knock on Remington doubles, but the British versions are better made, better balanced, and usually better finished.
I agree! With all the collector focus on best sidelocks, the boxy's are overlooked. Make mine a W&C Scott C grade!
As for American makes, VALUE = (QUALITY + RARITY) / PRICE.
As such, I personally rank them:
Lefever (any w/condition)
Syracuse Arms (any w/condition)
LC Smith (graded w/condition, either pre or post 1913)
Ithaca (highest grades w/condition)
Baker (highest grades w/condition)
Those are all guns you have to do some serious leg work to acquire. The thrill of the hunt!!
- Nudge
