Alderfers Auction in Hatfield Pa

[David Noble]

I posted about a week ago of my suspicions about the AHE. There were no records anywhere that an AHE or a 28ga with that serial number ever existed. Could it have just slipped thru the cracks? Possibly. Was it an upgrade? Probably. Either way, that thread got deleted.

[Howard Loewensteiner]

I looked at the gun. The engraver at the time this gun would have been made was Fredrick Anshutz. It looked like Runge style of engraving.

[Bill Murphy]

The AAHE .410 that sold for $45,000 would be an upgrade. We would like to look at the auction description if you will share the name of the auction house with us.

[Grantham Forester]

Sorry, Mr. Murphy, I don't know the exact time it was sold by RIA, but from what Joe, the rep. e-mailed me, I believe it was in the last several auctions they have held in 2014. If it were a 90% original AHE .410 gauge made in Meriden, I would think perhaps 6 figures "hammer down" price??

[ForrestArmstrong]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

These auctions are a great way to see what Parkers are really selling for.

Ditto.

[todd allen]

If real, that A grade .410 would be one rare prize! I hope it is so.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Grantham Forester

If it were a 90% original AHE .410 gauge made in Meriden, I would think perhaps 6 figures "hammer down" price??

There is only one AHE .410 known to have been made. There are plenty of upgrades.

[Bill Murphy]

The only known AHE .410, a 28" skeet gun, in field used condition, hammered for $116,000, no buyer's premium, but possibly 6% sales tax, several years ago. I have not seen it surface since. It is an absolutely original documented gun with some modification to the butt end and field use. I don't have a comment on the AHE 28 gauge although I spent a bit of time with it.

[ddp]

6 grand was a deal on a Fox XE

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, I don't own it, but it rode home in my truck. I have first right of refusal if the new owner tires of it.