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LG, I wouldn't describe myself as a slickster but there are guns which are overvalued and some which are undervalued (because you want it and he doesn't). Could be any number of reasons--an off-the-rack fit, a configuration you're seeking. Law of averages says you'll find a few relative bargains even in the heady, high-pressure world of garden variety clunkers. :+P

jack

I will second Revdocdrew's suggestion of Craig Libhart as a go to guy for stock work. He repaired the wrist on my JP Sauer hammergun, that was broken in two and the repair is invisible. I know where the break was, and srill can't see it. he did it in less time than quoted, and at a much better price. He will be doing any stock work I need from now on.

The only thing I regret not buying was minty Heym Express .416 Rigby with factory swing mount and Swarovski 1.5-4.5x20 scope for pitiful $3800.
It's among the best double square bridge actioned mags out there, and only ERA iron sights and wood blank is not made in Heymhof. I disdain this modular assembly concept with the barrel from one guy, action from another,.....

Thank you all for your replies! I am going to check the gun again and I'm almost hoping it has 2&1/2" chambers as this means little to me as a reloader and since it is not mentioned on the tag may interest this dealer in a quicker sell. "You know its not safe to shoot modern shells in those things"? As to the cracks I also wonder how a gun in such condition came by them? It leads me again to the 2&1/2" chamber theory. I well remember the stout kick from another gun I own and was unaware it took 2&1/2s. As I have said I really don't need it and shouldn't buy it, but if I can get the gentleman to my price I feel I have made an obligation. So we'll see! I enjoyed each of your replies so thanks again!

Kurt

Not meaning you Rabbit sorry!
I check the sites, and I don't see many great buys out there, but yet there are chaps who say they're getting nice Sterlingworths on the cheap.
Makes me wonder?

LG: no need for apology; I'd be as slick as I could be if there was suddenly a slick shortage. And, yes I did get a Philly 16 recently for less than 500$. Good buy? Yes, in the context of current demand it might be. Defects? Exterior pitting right barrel and small area of rib about midway and right choke opened to cyl. Good points? Solid stock head tight to frame; no spreading, no cracks. Tight solid lockup and no lateral play open, lever still to right of center. I've seen at least two 16SWs from the same shop, one with aft section of under-rib missing and the other with a sadly inadquate replacement stock leave at around 750, 800. This is a target shooter/deer hunter shop and not a particularly strong link in the doublegun food chain but there do seem to be some folks who come in willing to pay for sorry (and sorrier) condition in these guns. I am one.

jack

The way I figure it Rabbit - we live in a world of 8-10k shotguns, so if I paid 1150.00....I'm ok!
An easy buy, from a friendly guy.

jack, I wouldn't cry about that cyl, if your intentions are grouse or birds over tollers.

Those dogs are something else or the birds that come in to them are. Looked them up. Believe it or not, there's a Canadian rescue organization devoted to them. LG, if I have to subscribe to "tithing" proportionality when buying, I don't want to discover it's a world of hundred-thousand-dollar guns.

jack

Think I've over paid for every gun/rifle in my cabinet - I'm not much of a wheeler dealer. Its hard finding guns with that Lowell American classics factor(handsome enough - but with a hint of mudroom).