Unusual 28-ga. 2-bbl. set

[Rex Northen]

Lots of interesting variations on these guns, looks like a good one.

[Setter Man]

I have always thought that the lug on BTFE barrels was different from the lug on barrels fitted with a SFE. I hope someone will tell me that I'm wrong because this set has me thinking about having a SFE made for my 28 ga BTFE 2-barrel set.

[Setter Man]

I suppose the trick would be finding a used SFE. or metal) that will fit a 00-frame.

[Steve Kleist]

For what it's worth, I am just a guy with a camo cap. I am NOT a gunsmith or a Parker Reproduction expert. Years back I bought a 12 gauge Parker magnum that I use for waterfowl. It came with a splinter forend. For fit reasons I prefer a beavertail forend.
I managed to find an inletted blank BTFE and I fitted the splinter hardware into the new beavertail blank. With a little checkering and finishing it works just fine.
I am sure that someone who has worked with forend conversions more can give you much better advice, but the conversion can be done.
Just an FYI....
Steve Kleist Ely, MN

[Charles Dawley]

I spent a bit of time examining the two sets of barrels/forends. I can see no difference in the barrel lugs, in terms of size/shape/location. the only difference I can see initially in the forends is the depth the latches are set into the wood. Otherwise, they appear to line up the same. Each forend will fit on the other barrel set while mounted on the receiver, but niether latch will close when mounted on the barrel it was not originally made for. As mentioned above, I suspect a well trained gunsmith could probably resolve the issue

[Ross Alvord]

Any suggestions on the value of a Repo, 28 ga, two barrel set, with case and cover, maybe 98 to 99%, one slight ding in stock, two surface marks, perfect barrels, 26" BBL with IC/M, 28" BBL with M/F, case color shows slight wear, engraved under.

Any input would be great. Looking for some idea or range of reasonable value?

[SXS OHIO]

5500.00 would be a start piont.....most guns do better. Depends on the sellers asking price and how bad you want a particular gun....Couple years ago they started closer to 6500.00 So 6K would not be unreasonable.....They are good investments. thanks all SXS ohio...(-:

[Ross Alvord]

Thanks for the info. It does have an Enlish stock and Splinter forearm. $5500 may be the low point. My struggle is I am not a great fan personally of "case color" since it typically wears off with even cared use. This only has a few mild wear points on edges but overall not "readily" apparent due to the typical diversity of case color to the casual viewer. Any pro would certainly notice it however. Your comments are very helpful as I at least have a base. I could actually do 20 ga or 28 ga but I think the 28 ga may be the better choice. It has the best wood also, and a bit lower cost besides.

[Setter Man]

Double triggers or single? English/straight stock is definitely a plus but double triggers on an English stocked gun is the combination most people seem to covet. As for case colors, use them to negotiate a lower price if you can and if you buy the gun send it to someone to strip them and have the gun re-cased.

Good luck,

JDG

[Ross Alvord]

Single trigger, I too much prefer double triggers, only makes sense to me with English stock. These are Ok fo now with case color, just not "new" condtion in case quality, some minor wear points. Is it really acceptable at some point to have the "case color" redone at some point? Will this impact its "value" long-term.