A 16ga VH question...

[redoftx]

Sirs, looking to learn.

Serial # 209334

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/14094332


I looked on the main page and letter isn't even available.
According to TPS p.258, 8842 had this configuration.
What makes this one so special?

[Bruce Day]

Who is saying it is "so special " ? The seller doesn't.

Seems like a nice condition gun in a desirable gauge and configuration and the auction found a fair price for it . It's possible it could have brought more.

[edgarspencer]

The seller wouldn't have been out of line if he called it 'high condition'.

[redoftx]

Special was my word. A better word might have been what was used in the first reply 'desirable.' Thanks.

[Bill Murphy]

"Crispy" would be my terminology if the colors are original. Someone got a nice gun if everything is as it appears. There is no provenance information on post-1920 guns. Basic specs is all you will get. Unfortunately, this gun has none. I would buy it based on what I see.

[nid-28]

If you look at the bidding history, the eventual buyer jumped in about 3 hours before the auction ended at $1642. He was determined to win the gun and went head to head with another bidder who entered the race even later. So you had a two man race at the end and pushed the gun to its eventual selling price. Strictly auction dynamics at work. No mystery here!

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Maybe Brian will get to fix the crack in the wrist.

[Setter Man]

Wish every seller went to the trouble of providing such a complete and thorough description. Nice gun, honest wear, great gauge, fair price, happy ending.

[Richard Flanders]

So, which is it, 30" or 28"? It's described as both. Looks like a very nice gun.

[redoftx]

That's a good catch! 28" or 30"? I was going by the main description. I would hope for the 28" but that's just me.