A CHE with History

B. Dudley · 02-12-2012, 08:03 AM

Yeah, I too have noticed that CHE listed over and over. Nice gun. Is that buttstock signed or something?

Provenance is an interesting thing as to if it can really increase value or not. If anything, it will varify conditions, or just be interesting to have.

A friend of mine knows a guy who has a Browning Auto 5 that was owned and confiscated from John Dillenger. He has the police report listing the serial number as being recovered.

Autumn Daze · 02-12-2012, 08:37 AM

Looks to be a pretty nice gun. I wonder if the aftermarket beavertail is scaring off prospective buyers? Just sayin....

But 30" 16 gauge guns are sweet...An interesting gun on a 1 1/2 frame

Dean Romig · 02-12-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Is that buttstock signed or something?

Probably just carried against buttons or snaps of a hunting jacket or vest A la Burt Spiller's 20 ga. VHE.

Pheasant Slayer · 02-12-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Yeah, I too have noticed that CHE listed over and over. Nice gun. Is that buttstock signed or something?

Provenance is an interesting thing as to if it can really increase value or not. If anything, it will varify conditions, or just be interesting to have.

A friend of mine knows a guy who has a Browning Auto 5 that was owned and confiscated from John Dillenger. He has the police report listing the serial number as being recovered.

I had thought the same thing. Hard to tell with the light reflecting off the finish.