Daggaboy375
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I have an opportunity to purchase some firearms from a gentleman's estate. His wife is selling his guns and has had a rudimentary appraisal by a "auction person".
The descriptions are sparse and there are no pictures. A lady that I trust and know well has seen the guns and said they look new. She knows nothing about firearms. The seller does not need the money. She is good friends with the lady I know.
My son will see the guns before purchase and can send me pictures and evaluate in hand condition.
Info is lacking, but this is what I have to work with.
Winchester Model 42 .410 $800
US Model 1917 Eddystone $300
Westley-Richards Boxlock patent one trigger, 12 gauge $1300
Remington Model 8, 30 cal. $800
Remington Sportsman 16 Gauge $225
I know condition is key and from all indications the guy kept his firearms in good condition.
The Eddystone and WR have my interest. Any thoughts on the Westley Richards? My guess is that the Model 8 is chambered for 30 Remington and the US Eddystone would be a 30-06.
The last gun that I bought that I NEEDED was back in the 70's. Not looking to resell, just want to fondle.
There is also a Hoffman Arms Company Model 2, 7mm with a cracked stock they have appraised in the "high thousands"
Comments welcome.
DB
The descriptions are sparse and there are no pictures. A lady that I trust and know well has seen the guns and said they look new. She knows nothing about firearms. The seller does not need the money. She is good friends with the lady I know.
My son will see the guns before purchase and can send me pictures and evaluate in hand condition.
Info is lacking, but this is what I have to work with.
Winchester Model 42 .410 $800
US Model 1917 Eddystone $300
Westley-Richards Boxlock patent one trigger, 12 gauge $1300
Remington Model 8, 30 cal. $800
Remington Sportsman 16 Gauge $225
I know condition is key and from all indications the guy kept his firearms in good condition.
The Eddystone and WR have my interest. Any thoughts on the Westley Richards? My guess is that the Model 8 is chambered for 30 Remington and the US Eddystone would be a 30-06.
The last gun that I bought that I NEEDED was back in the 70's. Not looking to resell, just want to fondle.
There is also a Hoffman Arms Company Model 2, 7mm with a cracked stock they have appraised in the "high thousands"
Comments welcome.
DB