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Originally Posted by Jeff Baer (Post 440671)

Thanks John, I was thinking more that I paid too much for my gun. I'm realizing now that the stock on my gun is not original. It's lacking the checkering and the butt plate is a Remington. I wasn't looking for a "collectors" gun when I went to the show... just a gun I can shoot trap but when I saw this gun I really liked the look and feel. Anyway... I still love the gun and I can live with it even though I may have paid a few hundred too much.

Jeff, A very wise, old collector told me "You never pay too much but sometimes you buy too soon." My philosophy is; if I want it and can afford it, I buy it. These guns offer so much more than utility. Study every mark and scratch on the gun and imagine what adventure, or misadventure caused it. Enjoy your "new" best friend.

Jeff, I never paid too much for a gun I liked and shot well.

True, sometimes we pay it too soon, but if you want the gun - if it speaks to you - what else can we do?

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I agree with all the comments...
Tomorrow is the big day for the first shoot with this gun... can't wait to get out there and blow apart some clays...

Glad to meet you all... very cool people!