I've just acquired my father-in-law's DHE (see attached pictures) and I'm trying to estimate value for insurance purposes (the gun isn't for sale). Here are the specifics from the PGCA research letter:
SN: 216067
Year of MFR: 1926
Options: Vent Rib; trap model forend; frame size 2
Barrels: 32" (still -- uncut)
Chamber 2 5/8
Pull: 14 1/2"
Heel Drop: 1 1/2"
Comb Drop 1 1/2"
Weight 8 # 7 Oz! (not looking forward to hefting it around the field all day -- maybe a different gun for hunting)
If anybody wants a specific picture, just let me know.
I'm sending the gun to Larry DelGrego for a once over (hasn't been fired in over 40 years), but then I plan to shoot it regularly. I just need to list it on my insurance with some reasonable value.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
12 GA DHE Value
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