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I will start by saying that I just got married and the wife, although she loves my guns, has set the rule that when a new one comes in, an old one has to go out! Fair enough...

I just picked up a proof marked 1929 Belgian guild 12ga with 26" barrels, around 6.5lbs, and I am not sure if it has been restored of it is in original condition, and wanted to get some opinions. The numbers match, the stock has a slight repair on the heel, the action is like a vise, the bores are mint and it looks like a million bucks. The previous owner, for some reason, had Briley spin chokes in the gun (I know, blasphemy) and the chambers lengthened to 2.75". Any info on the gun would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Webley & Scott 700 12ga with 26" barrels and ventilated rib that is in ok condition (a great field gun). Do I sell the Webley and keep the Belgian or vice versa? Thanks for the feedback.

Well after being married for over 45 years my wife has never told me how many guns I can have so I normally keep what I want and sell the others. Therefore I can be of no help picking out one to keep as you see I would keep them both.

Does she have the same rules about her shoes? Just asking, a woman can fill up a closet with shoes real fast if she's not careful to cull out the old ones when she gets new ones.
Steve

Put it up for sale at a high price. She'll be happy since you're trying to "get rid of it" and you'll be happy whether it sells or not. :-)

Phil

watchknut,
I agree with rgh25. Some general advice, about more than one gun.This policy will cause you many problems over the years.You need to tell her that she can't buy any china/silver/ or what ever she likes, unless she gets rid of another like item.You need to keep your "gun money" separate from your "house money" and always buy her Christmas/B'day/Anniversary gifts from "house money". Never,ever,let her find out you asked us about this.
Good luck
Mike

I'd keep the Webley and the Guild gun. The Webley is a far better gun if in good condition. The Guild gun is not much of
a gun, in my opinion. If you have to get rid of one, make it that cheap Belgian gun
My wife cannot complain about my gun purchases, there are two of her horses in the corral. She can't say a word.

She has not made a real hard stand, some of it is self imposed! I have made sure to keep gun money separate from house money. I appreciate the advice and will most likely list the guild gun at a high price and see if anyone bites.

Any thoughts on to whether it has been restored? Thanks.

Advise
Establish a SEPERATE set of funds

For you a GUN fund
For her a FUN fund

Do NOT question ANY purchase she makes from her fund.
This is liberating in the marriage.

As we are now married 42 years,
the only question allowed on both sides is "WHERE are you going to put it

Mike

My gun fund is set up and the same for her "fun fund". I hope all of this works out. I went ahead and bought her a 28ga before the wedding...funny thing is that it fits me perfectly!