Really?

[Brush Buster]

Really , I am not trying to beat a Dead Horse here but what is the general opinion cut or not cut , even though " Factory Cut Barrels " which would have been done correctly I'm sure , and are correct per the letter , would the general collector / buyer consider this " Original and still as valuable or Cut and the value partially lost ? I know Factory installed Pad's etc. per the letter really help that situation when depending on the grade most would have had DHBP's or Skeleton Plates but Barrels , what do you guys think ?

[Autumn Daze]

Russ, I would consider factory altered as factory original. We know of a few hammerguns that were in stock and had the barrels cut at the factory before shipment to fill an order.

[Brush Buster]

Dave ,I do understand that but the findings for this particular gun says ,sent back to have barrels shortened ,I would agree if it was mentioned cut to " ..... at time of shipping then I would agree ,Original but ? Really I have no skin in the game ,Just Saying !

[Mills]

Cut by factory is better than cut by a shade tree hacksaw, but they're still not original. IMHO. I have other things to spend 4 grand on

[Autumn Daze]

Guy's Its just my opinion of course but I would buy a gun as factory original /factory altered if it was in the letter no problem. I have a gun here that left Parker Bros. as a P Grade 12 gauge and now it a Titanic barreled 16 gauge and this gun letters. I consider it factory original.

[B. Dudley]

Up to $6,800 on this one currently. Some people must really like the idea of spending way too much money for charity.

[Mills]

It's probably the only one made in Hamden

[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

It's probably the only one made in Hamden

[Mills]

Some of these charities line up bidders ahead of time to bid on these big items. It is probably some board member who has never owned a double gun in his life but agreed to do this "for the cause". Who the other bidder is is any body's guess

[Spin Drift]

I have a 16 ga grade 3 with 28" barrels that according to the letter and the serial book was 29" and requested to be shortened by the factory. It's an 0 frame and a dream to swing with high original condition. Paid for the privilege of owning it.