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I have a soft spot for the Flues. A 16ga Field Grade was my first American classic. But I have trouble finding one that doesn't have too much drop.
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A lot of them do have too-much drop. The good news here is that most of them can be bent to more usable dimensions. Most good stock benders can move a stock up to almost 1/2 inch, and generally that's enough to make a significant difference in fit.
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Sidelock
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Right now these are a bargain and good to own because low pressure ammo from outfits like RST can be sent to most peoples door. If democrats take control of the White House this may come to an end. If you live in Canada such shotgun can be purchased from distant buyer and send to your door.
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How about the Ithaca-LeFever Nitro Specials. Way better than the Flues, and way cheaper. Any comments on this? RWTF
"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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Certainly stronger than the Flues guns, but also much heavier, and they seem to command comperable prices in the field grade range.
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Agree- also strange- my Steven Fijestad Blue Book shows the Flues and the NID Ithacas equally- valued as per grade, gauge and options premiums- Why so? The LeFever Nitro Specials and A grades and the NID series are a way better built and designed doublegun than the older Emil Flues series--
"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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The Flues guns are a bit more refined and have better weight and balance?
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Yep, Flues have much better lines. The NID's I've handled were "clunky". They would make a great stationary dove gun though.
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As far as Blue Book values are concerned, I think once you start getting into graded guns and options the strength of the action really doesn't matter. It's all about the engraving, the finish quality, these guns probably wouldn't be shot much anyway by most buyers, it's about collectabilty.
I saw a VG Flues Grade 5 SBT go at auction this weekend for $2700. Nice wood, great engraving...
My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.
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How about the Ithaca-LeFever Nitro Specials. Way better than the Flues, and way cheaper. Any comments on this? RWTF I disagree there. The Nitro Special is not a better gun but the NID may be as it was built for the modern heavier loadings. But in doing so the NID does not have the handling and balance of the Flues.
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