20 Gauge AAHE

[edgarspencer]

Neither can I, and there's that 'never say never' thing.
Generally speaking, the greater the degree of engraving, the less visible case colors are.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Generally speaking, the greater the degree of engraving, the less visible case colors are.

True, except in cases like Robin's AAHE and others with similar engraving.





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[Bill Murphy]

Auction description says "possibly restocked, replacement buttplate". That eliminates a lot of discussion.

[C grade]

IMHO I doubt it brings the opening bid ,but then again look at what that AIS 20ga went for at Julia last year.
David

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by David Dwyer

IMHO I doubt it brings the opening bid ,but then again look at what that AIS 20ga went for at Julia last year.
David

I'm surprised you would say that. I think it's a lovely gun, and while it's not of the quality of last year's A1S, it's still pretty nice. I see Julia's is boasting another 20ga. A1S for this fall. I don't give a lot of thought who the buyers are of these high value pieces, but I do wonder about the owners. We're they cherished family heirlooms, or just up in the attic gathering dust since gramps died. I have these same daydreams when I'm out driving through "old money" towns; how many valuable firearms have I just driven by.

[Kirk Potter]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I'm surprised you would say that. I think it's a lovely gun, and while it's not if the quality of last year's A1S, it's still pretty nice. I see Julia's is boasting another 20ga. A1S for this fall. I don't give a lot of thought who the buyers are of these high value pieces, but I do wonder about the owners. We're they cherished family heirlooms, or just up in the attic gathering dust since gramps died. I have these same daydreams when I'm out driving through "old money" towns; how many valuable firearms have I just driven by.

I keep hoping that maybe, just maybe, the next garage sale I stop at is going to have a dusty Leg O Mutton case with a C/B/A grade in it.. Don't see that happening.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Kirk Potter

I keep hoping that maybe, just maybe, the next garage sale I stop at is going to have a dusty Leg O Mutton case with a C/B/A grade in it.. Don't see that happening.

Don't lose hope... They are still out there, and you, or I, or anyone reading this, just might be the next very lucky finder. I know... I've been very lucky on a few occasions - but nothing higher than a B so far.





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[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

True, except in cases like Robin's AAHE and others with similar engraving.
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Original guns have their colors worn more quickly because of so many more 'edges'.