They won’t let you look at them?

Kittery went from an amazing place to an over priced arrogant place, sadly. I looked at a 12g VH in pretty nice condition, 28" barrels. $4700 about two years ago. I told him I thought it was priced above market value and he said I clearly didn't know what I was talking about and he promptly took the next guy in line. I buy socks there, from the canoe. That's about it. And nuts.

That’s good to know. I have not bought from there but I called about a gun there last year and whoever I spoke to seemed like I was annoying them with questions.

That was a very nice completely original gun and was a good buy at that price.

I vote that a future Parker meeting that I am attending someone gives a comprehensive class on how to grade originality and condition. I think that is the biggest barrier for most people.

We don’t know what the curtains are hiding and the clerks won’t open them.





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That would be a loong class. It takes years to acquire that kind of knowledge. That knowledge comes from experience: seeing, touching, comparing, listening…
A complete two-volume set could be written on the topic of how to derermine originality but without hands-on experience a lot would be lacking.





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I am looking forward to having that gun in hand. Fits exactly what I was looking for in a Trojan 16.

Dean, I am glad to find out that you got it. Let us know how nice it is when you get it in your hands.

Albright's is a reputable seller I've dealt with before. That gun is in exceptional condition for a relatively early (faux doll's head) Trojan. Nice find.