28ga, double triggers, splinter forarm

[Wild Skies]

Great gun in what many would consider the ideal configuration. I wonder, however; why the seller would omit how it's choked, as well as its dimensions?

What would be your ideal chokes for a 28ga. Repro w/26" bbls.? Would it be Q1/Q2 or IC/M? Which do you believe will appreciate the most over time?

[Bill Murphy]

I think the chokes of the 26" barrels are of no consequence concerning future value. The value of single barrel 26" guns will remain stagnant and 28" guns will continue to appreciate, with double trigger 28" guns leading the pack. This will be no news to those following this interesting market.

[esetter - Gerry Addison]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I think the chokes of the 26" barrels are of no consequence concerning future value. The value of single barrel 26" guns will remain stagnant and 28" guns will continue to appreciate, with double trigger 28" guns leading the pack. This will be no news to those following this interesting market.

I would have to respectfully disagree with this statement Bill. I believe the Q1 & Q2 chokes will always sell for a higher price than IC & Mod. The great majority of the 28 inch barrel guns have Mod & Full chokes which to me are worthless so you have to send them out and either have the chokes altered or screw in chokes installed both of which lower the value of the gun. Now if you can find a 28 gauge with 28 inch barrels with original open chokes then you really have something special. I've owned many 28GA reproduction guns and I've never had a 28" set of barrels with IC & Mod or Q1 & Q2 chokes. I know some exist, but they are few and far between. For grouse, woodcock, or quail hunting I'll take the Q1 & Q2 chokes any day over any other combination in the 28GA guns.

[Bill Murphy]

Gerry, for those who are going to quail hunt with their Repro, you are very right. For those who will shoot open country grouse, doves, pheasants, or other general clay target use, the IC and MOD gun may be preferred. I didn't hunt my Repros because of the value they lose when not near mint. I have a room full of real Parkers that have the first or second layer of finish worn off already. I remember my first successful grouse shot in Maine years ago. I picked him up, dead, at a measured 48 yards. I wouldn't have wanted to have a skeet bored 28 gauge that day.