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Unread 12-22-2013, 08:34 AM   #1
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I looked at a fox sterlingworth in a local gun shop. It was is nice condition very little cc left. No stock cracks or rust. The barrels were suspiciously shiny. The lock up was very impressive. Asking $1000. I think a little over priced I am thinking more like $700-$800. What do you think a decent sterlingworth should go for.
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Even if you pay $1000 bucks for the Sterly the old adage stands. You never pay too much you only pay too early. Try to find a SxS with that quality made today. The Sterlingworths are a great gun.
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Very little case colors, barrels suspiciously shiny means $1000 is way up on the high side. $1000 should buy a high condition Sterlingworth with a good percentage of visible colors. They are hard to find but worth looking for. $600 to $700 should buy a really nice Sterly with original butt and no problems of originality.
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It is a Philadelphia sterlingworth. Still think 1000 is a little high for the condition.
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It is a Philadelphia sterlingworth. Still think 1000 is a little high for the condition.
Then go with your "gut" on this one...
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Good Advice. My gut already told me quit spending so much money on guns.
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