Daryl, I too have 16 SW deluxe with the grip cap , but unfortunately the mid ivory bead was missing when I bought it (back in the mid '80'sfor $300).
I've shot alot of birds with that gun, but more often now carry a Savage SW16 that someone cut the barrels back too 26 1/2 and has a very nice replacement stock. I think I shoot it better. I have a late production SW20 that has 60% or better case colrs and a nicer than normal wood--it is definately a $1200 or better gun.

This gun was described as:

"Gun is tight as a drum. Stock was cut to 13 1/2 " and has a pachmayer recoil pad installed making the LOP a little more than 14 1/4 inches or so. The wood on the gun is good, no cracks, splits, chips etc. Metal work is good. Barrels ring ok. Checkering shows wear."

One respondent said "$1200 is way high for the gun you are describing" and another said "sounds like a thousand dollar gun at most" before we found out that it had its frame reblued.

I must be living in a different universe as I cannot find a 20-ga. Sterlingworth, Utica or Philly, in similar or better condition as the gun was initially described currently listed anywhere on the planet for $1200 or less. Where are they? Please supply a link, I'd like to take a look.

Greg, I'll have to PM you the info but bear in mind there are others who have expressed similar interest and will be contacting the dealer tomorrow.

Thanks Allen, but wouldn't be interested in one with a blued frame.

Blueing can be removed easy enough.

Here's a SW 20 that doesn't need the blue removed

Nice! Is it a re-stocking? or is it original wood on that 20SW? Either way, It's very nice. In fact, I think I have room in my safe for that SW.

It's definately a restock, some of my rose creek walnut I put up years ago.

Well it looks terrific David. Who did the restocking?

A retired stockmaker friend.