Does anyone have thoughts about the looks/value of this 12 gauge Skeeter?
https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101218958

Skeeter
 

Obvious gap between stock and frame would be a concern for me.

I see it, now that you mention it! Light is showing through in one picture.

Yup, that gun has been apart, sanded, and screwed back together.

if it weren't for the stock problem I would be ok with the price....charlie

Skeet-ers were interesting guns for their day. They were made quite heavy, gauge for gauge, and meant to be fired a lot at clay pigeons. Not many companies offered heavy guns made for that purpose.

The 410 ga Skeeters averaged 6 lbs 6 oz. I just bought a 410 skeeter with ejectors and 26 inch barrels. All original and in very good condition. The lacquer finish on the buttstock is worn so I'll have it stripped and a nice oil finish put on. They have a nice hi grade of wood on these skeeters. Shot 2 rounds of skeet with it yesterday. Absolutely no discernable recoil. Fun to shoot! Its for one of my 2 grandsons

I pheasant hunted for years in southwestern Iowa with father and son team which shot Skeeter 16 and a 20 gauge. Father bought the set when him and son could start bird hunting, hope their grand children are still enjoying the set.

I think Skeet-ers , gauge for gauge, were made heavier than other guns of the period. Of course, they were made for clay shooting, not walk up hunting. I find them a real pleasure to shoot . The American Black walnut stocks are always well figured.

If it has not sold since I was at Bray's Island there will be a very clean .410 Skeeter at the Southern. I cannot remember who had it on their table at Bray's Island, but it was one of the vendors who will be at the Southern, and it appeared to be a little used one. AIR, it was priced around $4900.