I have an opportunity to purchase a W.C. Scott & Son 12g hammer gun. I believe this to be a Bogardus Club hammer gun. Long tang forend release. Serial 10711. Date ?? This gun is mechanically sound with little signs of abuse. Locks up tight and engraving is good as are all screws. Barrels ring true and bores bright.
Now to the however, and this is a big however, it has been blued. All furniture is blued. Lock plates, top snap, hammers, barrels, etc. Engraving on rib is just a bit flat. A bit of original Damascus visible in crease along the top rib near the breech. It does not appear to be a hot blue, more of a cold blue application, but I do not know. Unfortunately I do not have photos to post.
Asking price is $900. Is this reasonable? I like the gun but am inclined to think $900 is too high for a shooter given it has be covered in bluing.
I have owned only one other W.C. Scott & Son and it was a hammerless boxlock. Any insight appreciated.
Last edited by LetFly; 01/24/20 06:21 PM.
