AAHE 20

[Jim Thynne]

Does anyone on line have the serial # book handy? I left mine at work and need a little help..........Thanks JIm

[Jim Thynne]

180726 #1 frame 32"barrels straight stock skeleton butt.

[Jim Thynne]

Hope that helps.

[Gary Cripps]

Not in the book. Tell us more sounds interesting!

[Jim Thynne]

This gun as well as a 410 and a 28 came to me from a collection, the 410 and 28 were guns I sold at Ivory Beads, the AAHE was from a old Los Angeles family, and has not seen the light of day since it was last used here in a duck blind.
This family was well known in the Los Angeles area, and this gun was used in one of the many duck clubs around the Los Angeles area. The family wanted to sell the gun about 5 years ago, and I was used as a broker. The stock has been overcoated with a varnish, and the barrels look to be reblued, but the W7 is in great condition and the owner wishes to sell it.
Please don't write about the price, as I believe it has a new home. I just did not know if the gun was in the serial # book, as I left ny book at work Tuesday, and just picked up the gun yesterday.
Thank you for the response, as I have a feeling this gun will dissapear once again............................Jim

[Bill Murphy]

Jim, there are surviving records for that serial number. Get a letter. Obviously, there is no stock book entry. There must be something else. The number is listed as a Grade 7 32" 20 in the TPS Appendix, so it must be available in an existing order book. It is within the range of order books so you will be able to identify the original purchaser. Lucky you.

[Bill Murphy]

Good luck.

[Gary Cripps]

It is good to know that great guns are moving around from time to time. The closest may ever get is right here on the forum. So THANKS

[Jim Thynne]

The prices are coming back quickly, and I think this would be a time to think about Parker , Fox and other fine makers for investments. These guns did very well during the recession of 64 as well as the latest mess.
If you have a serious portfolio you may think of restructuring it in things that do not lose permanent value. I am in the process of changing paper into American iconic guns. I trust my judgement over my brokers.

[Russ Jackson]

Hello Jim ,Always nice to see you on here !!!!!!!!!!!! All the best with your changing paper sounds like fun , especially for AAHE 20 Gauge Parkers ! Best Russ

[Bill Murphy]

Jim, you're welcome.

[Dean Romig]

Jim, some of us thought you had retired. And you need your Serialization book at work... are you still working with guns?

[todd allen]

The prices are coming back quickly, and I think this would be a time to think about Parker , Fox and other fine makers for investments. These guns did very well during the recession of 64 as well as the latest mess.
If you have a serious portfolio you may think of restructuring it in things that do not lose permanent value. I am in the process of changing paper into American iconic guns. I trust my judgement over my brokers.

True, that! A fine gun will never be worth zero, as some of my investments have.

[greg conomos]

I know guns are fun, and I have my share, but as investments....? You'd be far better putting your money in Exxon or Coca Cola or Apple stock.

[Dean Romig]

As a diversity of assets fine guns are a good investment.

[John Dallas]

Just remember - your wife/kids will have to dispose of your guns at the end. They're probably not going to get full blast retail for them. After wholesaling them out, the appreciation won't look so good. Buy them because you like them.

[Rich Anderson]

What is the LOP of Coke or Apple stock? Anyone seen a point over Exxon stock? I'll keep the guns as an investment that I can use and enjoy. I never sat in the chair with an adult beverage and admired a stock certificate or a mutual fund statement, but nice engraveing and fine walnut are another story. When I'm gone I don't care what there worth it will be out of my control.

[Jay Gardner]

Just remember - your wife/kids will have to dispose of your guns at the end. They're probably not going to get full blast retail for them. After wholesaling them out, the appreciation won't look so good. Buy them because you like them.


Hell, I just hope my wife/daughter don't try to sell them for what I told them I paid for them. That would really suck (for them).