Grulla Armas Sidelock 410

[SXS OHIO]

Most of the positive press for the Spanish makers is in the relm of BEST guns, quality copies of English best! I do not know ware this model ranks in quality. Is this one of the ones that are considered a best gun? Its add states mnf 2005 It will be of good quality steel. This gun looks to be of hi quality workmanship...all engraving is clear and crisp and properly executed. I like it.....As the buyer you should research new cost of same or like model. (All but the BEST guns) will sell well below current replacement cost in most cases....this is good for the buyer. The dealer is making money at the price asked so the owner is getting considerable less or has sold it for less to the dealer. In the short run you may loose a little or about 1/5 , the 20% of fair dealer mark up. This seller knows the market. In a week market or down turn you may not be able to sell it as the pool of buyers is less for 410 gauge guns of any make. Like the crash of 2008 losses were across the board of most SXS guns. I had bought several Parker reproductions prior to 2008 and they still have not fully recovered the values they had peaked at if I wanted to sell them today. Im sure it would be at some loss to me but not on all..??? The good news is they are close to the pre 08 prices so long as things don't go bad again anytime soon. I would recommend you read Spanish Best before buying a Spanish gun. Its a world of wealth if you plan to buy a Spanish gun. Good luck on your 410 quest.....(-: SXS ohio

[ForrestArmstrong]

Thanks fellows for the helpful replies! I think it is a very fine piece, probably worth around $6K based on replacement cost and prices of other similar Grullas on the net, perhaps not a "best" grade gun but still pretty nice. But I'm gonna pass just the same, $6K is still alot of dough, I can use it to pay on my Geoffroy Gournet account!

[Dollar]

Porbably open a can of worms but here goes.
I received as a gift a CZ 410 ringneck,28" barrels,mod and imp clyd,pistol grip.The gun is a absolute blast to shoot.I had several spanish 410's over the years and shot them til feii apart.Recently, last few years, I have acquired several guns each astep up from those spanish guns.Started with a Stevens 20ga then L.C Smith and recently a Parker Che 20ga.Have not shot the Parker,its killing me but I am being patient.
The little ringneck is blast to shoot as I said.We shoot quail and alot of snipe here and for snipe that 410 is great.
Now after having the Parker in my hands I see the differences but it is nice handling gun.
I wondered how it would hold up though.I can say this after about 2000 rounds,various shooters and loads its just fine.
We hunt every week from Oct. through Feb. down here for doves,quail,snipe and even a few ducks(teal) over decoys with the classic double loads.
This gun has taken everything I have thrown at it.

[ForrestArmstrong]

My brother still shoots his Stevens 311 410 which he has had for over 50 years. Not a thing wrong with it.

[Dollar]

I have actually broken the stevens twice.Nothing major,firing pin and ejector lug I think its called.Numrich had both and was back in action.That was two years ago.It gets way more action than any gun I own.I bought it to have a side by side to lend to clients. I don't have to worry about so much.Most look at me with that look that says I want a third shot or more if you let me.But once they start shooting and hitting birds.Patience and pick your shots usual wins.