Steve,With the very high condition of your gun,I would say that a $4000 selling price is very possible.I would insure it for a minimum of $4500.Lower grade guns like the VH are very hard to find in collectible condition because so many of them saw hard use.

Just my opinion but I don't believe they are original case colors. Still it's a very nice VH.

I tend to agree with Chuck. Still nice though.

Heh, heh.

The only thing I can tell you about the case Color is that they weren't touched in the last 55 years . I really appreciate your info , i'm new at this

Photos can be deceptive with case colors.They look fine to me.Take a look at the hinge pin. It still has the correct sheen and look of an original finish.When many guns are recolored, the hinge pin loses that sheen and tends to look flat or matte finish.It is hard to explain,but it something I always look at in a gun with lots of color and it has served me well over the years.

The gun needs Bruce's yellow towel for background.

:shock: really?





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A super nice VH. The 3 11 that is stamped there on the right barrel flat represents the weight of the barrels prior to striking - 3 lbs., 11 ounces.





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Twenty five years ago, everyone wanted short barrels, and the tide has come back in now on long barreled guns. A 1 1/2 frame 30" 12ga. is the ticket for Rooster and sporting clays (I'm guess it's 30" based on the 3lbs 11 unstruck weight)
I think Brian is right on the money with his valuation.