Kevin is right about the 12 gauge Superposed flatlining, but I have a covey of high condition early 12 gauges that were reasonably priced and I am very happy with them. Prewar is good, if in high original condition. My early 20 gauges in mint condition will hold their value and go up in time. I'm not giving up and will still buy a good one at the right price. I recently found a minty first year 28" field choked .410 which is the holy grail in Grade Ones. It will go up in price faster than any of them. Nothing wrong with buying Superposed. You just have to pick and choose and avoid common models and low condition. Don't buy skeet choked guns, whether 12 or 20. Don't buy 26" guns. Don't buy worn out guns. Don't buy Grade 1 Broadway traps. Don't buy guns made after 1966, even 28s and .410s unless they are exceptional custom guns. If I take my own advice, I will be OK and my guns will go up in value. These are great guns and have a place in our collections.
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