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Well - seems the seller has dropped off the face of the earth. Real bummer, but maybe for the best.

I have a 28ga Arizaga.

100% engraved, blued frame, 25" Churchill style barrels/rib, ejectors, articulated front trigger, full sidelock with H&H detachable locks, straight stock with nice, but straight, figure, etc.

Don't know if it would be described as a "best" gun, but it's not one as eigthbore described (nothing personal).

I don't have any pics, but I can probably get some up in the next few days. In the meantime, just to be sure it works, I'll see if I can post a pic of something you've probably never seen....a grade 5 Ithaca Lewis.

Funny - I just sold a grade 5E Ithaca NID about two weeks ago! Great gun!

Lidub, I described the Arizaga I was selling as having wood that was similar in appearance to Heywood-Wakefield furniture, which it did truly resemble. I further described the engraving as cruder than that of a late A Grade Fox, which it was. I also implied that the gun was overpriced at $2750, which it also was. I still thought it was a neat little gun and a good buy at $1250, which it would have been. I kind of liked it. My advice to Mr. Brentlyfish was and is "Don't overpay."

Brent, do keep us informed if it surfaces again. I still have a good feeling about it.

JC

Without having seen the gun, I believe Bill has given you a pearl of wisdom and experience on pricing.

jack

still cant get in touch with the seller - looks like the deal is over. Bummer as I really like the gun - I just hope nothing happened to the guy.

Well - the door has closed. The seller proved to be a true flake after we agreed on a price and the fact that he would allow me to have a gunsmith look over the gun he decides to no longer return calls or e-mails. That tells me one of two thing - he sold the gun to someone else or there are obvious problems he would rather pass off to another buyer. Fair enough I guess. Just in case you are go to gunshows in the south east - be weary.

Hey Brent, as you said he either sold it or something is wrong. To bad, I feel for you - its happened to me a few times - but sonething better always comes along down the line.

Keep us posted, BTW your post really provided alot of good discussion, well worth it to me - Thanks!

All the best!!

Greg

Thanks Greg - He actually called me today and confirmed he sold it to his gunsmith after agreeing to sell it to me. Integrity apparently has a price - $2800.

Many times I have had better offers or more interesting trade offers on my vintage watches after verbally agreeing to a deal - not once have I backed out.