Really Nice, High Condition, SC at Auction

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I knew all these guns, and was only interested in the Model 12,................. I bought the gun from him.

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

You bought the Model 12?

[Dean Romig]

I'd like to report a case of elder abuse... Hello?... Hello?





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[Alfred Greeson]

This is too good a story to not finish......what was the model 12?

[edgarspencer]

Alfred, it’s a 1915 vintage field grade, but with a raised matted rib, 14 groove pump grip. What’s unusual is it’s original 26” full choked barrel. It’s in remarkable condition. 16ga. 2 1/2 chamber.
My excitement is tempered by a pathetic lack of interest in the gunshop chosen by the auction house; Safeshoot, in Kingston NY. The owner basically said he’ll ship it when he feels like it.

[Mills]

What a dang mess.

[edgarspencer]

Right, Mills. Part of me says call the auctioneer and ask that he refund my payment. Part of me says’you didn’t need it before you saw it, so just be patient. I hate these dickheaded shop owners who really shouldn’t be in the business.

[Phil Yearout]

I do think at the very least you should complain to the auction house; pretty crappy if you ask me.

[Bill Murphy]

So, Edgar, is the 16 gauge Model 12 a "round top" or is it a bit late for this feature? I took my 12 gauge round top, 30" modified gun, 70,000 range, to our annual swap meet and went a full day without anyone even looking at it.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

So, Edgar, is the 16 gauge Model 12 a "round top" or is it a bit late for this feature? I took my 12 gauge round top, 30" modified gun, 70,000 range, to our annual swap meet and went a full day without anyone even looking at it.

It's a Model 1912, but not 'Round Top' receiver. They tell me today that it will go out tomorrow, so I'll know more by the weekend.
Do you have a Black Diamond 16ga. Model 97?

I have a 55,xxx 16 ga Model 1912, but it too is the recessed matted receiver.

[Bill Murphy]

No 16 gauge Model 97 Black Diamond in my house. However, I would buy one if it came available.