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Originally Posted by Kirk Potter
Is their such a thing as a “value” best? I realize value here is subjective obviously, but are their deals to be had? Outside of the big names?
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Kirk,
Don Amos worked for several years researching English gun values. The values were based on auction results. He built a spreadsheet based on his research. He developed three ways to determine the price for a British gun:
1) Brand Value: how does the market value the name on the gun. A top tier maker (Purdey, Wooward, H&H, and Boss) bring a higher price than a 2nd or 3rd tier maker base on the two other factors being equal.
2) Original Value: looks at how well the gun was originally made. This is usually determined by the action features, engraving, wood figure, fit/finish, and to some edgy the original cost.
3) Current Condition: there are 7 levels to judge a gun on its current state of original finish and repairs.
A second or third tier maker could make a comparable gun to a first tier maker with the same features. On the used market today (and back in the day) would be cheaper based on brand value.
Ken
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