I agree, Keith, but, would add that the times have changed a bit since Bonhams sold it. They wouldnt have duplicated the number of the first sale, unless two of Mortimers relatives, who both wanted the gun, were in attendance.
Best,
Ted
Ted, I could not disagree more. I've learned a number of things about auctions and auctioneers over the years. But one absolute is that nobody can know how an auction of any item will end... unless the auctioneer is dirty. That said, a competent auctioneer who understands how to draw and stimulatee bidding activity will almost always realize better hammer prices for the consigner.
