CHE found

[Ray Masciarella]

Lords knows I need another shotgun like I need another hole in my head but here goes. I found a CHE at, of all places, Gander MT in West Palm Bch. It will take them a month of Sundays to sell it as The first thing the salesman tells you is that it can't be shot!!!

Anyway, its SN159917. 32" damascus barrels with at least 80-85 % pattern. Ejectors. Very little CCH but sharp/very nice engaving. Straight grip. Nice fgure and checking. Only downside is stock pinned. Good job but very obvious. Really nice unmolested gun.

What do you C grades colectors think its worth? If anyone is interested, let me know cause I hope I don't buy it!!! I'll give you contact info.

Thx, Ray

[C.O.B.]

What are they asking for it? Is there any way to get pictures? I would want to check the wall thickness of the bbls befor purchase.

[Ray Masciarella]

Can get photos if your interested. Would have to stop by or maybe I could get them to send to you. Price $3500. Right on the trickness. Tx, Ray

[Ray Masciarella]

Ok, so I went back and had the manger pull it out of the case so I could get a good look since some of you may be interested. My earlier description is modified as follows. Has twin ivory beads. Barrels not pitted. Couldn't measure thickness. Stock repair good. Checking worn more then I thought but ok. Period Redhead pad. No CCH except under forend. Engraving worn on floorplate (which I couldn't see when it was in the case).

Nice gun to go shooting. I don't know what it is worth.

Thx, Ray

[Robert Delk]

Sounds like a steal at that price,if sound.

[Ray Masciarella]

You know, I think it could be. They just have no gumsmith on site to measure barrel thickiness. I know it could be bought for less then asking price, which is already a pretty good deal. It is a nice gun to go shooting with.

[charlie cleveland]

somebody better grab this gun...this is about the price of a d grade....id love to own it just aint got the cash rite now or this gunwould be in miss. instead of florida.... charlie

[C.O.B.]

If the mgr thinks its unsafe to shoot I'm curious as to how he determined the asking price.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Richard Anderson

If the mgr thinks its unsafe to shoot I'm curious as to how he determined the asking price.

I would bet the "unsafe" = damascus

as for the price - unless they have changed the way they do it, it's a formula based on what they paid for it, which was based on a trader's guide.

[Ed Blake]

Daggone. A CHE in that configuration for three point five thousand dollars? Obviously you would be doing the seller a favor by taking it off his hands. Run don't walk and buy it.