A few years ago, a very early Super 20, solid rib, 28" barrels, field chokes, very high condition, original horn butt, was offered for sale at Winter Vegas and discussed here. I believe it was offered for sale at $7000 or so and probably sold. I have the identical gun in Tolex, #605, unfired condition, that I wouldn't think of letting go for $7000. I also have an A-1 20, straight grip, original butt, solid rib, 26 1/2", unfired in the box, made in 1953 and not out of the box since. The only thing that keeps that gun from the $6,000 or higher range is the 26 1/2" barrels which is a detraction. On the other hand, I consigned a brand new early fifties 20, all original, vent rib, 26 1/2", to an auction a year ago and it brought about $1500, about $2500 less than its true value. The vent rib and short barrels detracted from its value a bit, but obviously, there was no one at the auction who would have noticed. These are wonderful guns, but not everyone knows that.
