As the gents here have indicated, the wealth of knowledge and genuine camaraderie of this group is what helps make the adventure worthwhile. They (we) will guide you. Ask the questions and do your research. I’ve been fortunate with the past several acquisitions due to everyone’s assistance here, both before and after I made the purchase. There are details and nuances that are important. Gun show sellers and on line dealers have a single objective. Collectors and enthusiasts have many. Caveat emptor. As someone said here, very few of these pieces have not been tampered with. Your challenge is to find out how much and how badly or how carefully that work was done. Running that down is part of the journey and the fun of assessing the potential and history of a piece. And what really makes it all worthwhile is going to the range and throwing the double to your cheek and shoulder and watching the clays go to dust…or not! I love my little 20. And the members here have helped with some special upgrades to make it all the more special. Good luck. Keep us posted. Ask questions.
|