You think..........................:shock::eek::cuss:

Right now only the very best items are bringing the big bucks. The " 9's" and "10's" of the collecting world. I see the same thing in period furniture and decorative arts which I have followed for many years.I tell people now is the time to buy the low and middle market furniture if you can use it. You couldn't get the same quality made new by a cabinet maker for 2 or 3 times the amount you can get a period piece in nice shape for.

Rich, the 20 ga. Boss hammered for 25K plus premium

I was at Julia's on Tuesday and Wednesday's auctions, I would say that the overall hammer prices were LOWER than expected, with exception. I talked with Tony Galazan and his impression was basically the same. A lot of the prices reminded me of values 30 to 35 years ago.

The A1S 20 was an exception, there was a lot of interest and a gentleman sitting beside me put his hand up until the hammer came down at 230 k, if I recall correctly on the price.

I think a lot of items sold for on line or written bids. And , of course there are the bottom feeders that submit bids for 50% of the real value and are sometimes lucky.

Just my two cents worth
Allan

Thanks Jim. If the gun was in good condition that's seems like a very low value for a top tier English maker.

It was reported over on doublegunshop.com that the Boss didn't meet the reserve.

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/...691#Post477691

Any idea what the as they listed it "G grade hammer 8 gauge" brought ?

I'd also be interested to know what the Forrest Marshall 20 gauge upgrade brought .

I heard that it was also a no sale.

8 gauge hammered at 17.5K if I remember correctly