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Ranger (Fulton Special) value
#187095 04/27/10 08:11 AM
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I have a 1939 vintage Ranger 12 ga double which is the Fulton Special made by Hunter Arms. It's in excellent condition 90% CC and blue with 30" mirror barrels. I plan on selling locally (NC) and I am wondering what would be a fair price to expect from a dealer ? Thanks in advance for your input.
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16man #187096 04/27/10 08:39 AM
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Blue Book says $650 for a Fulton Special, 90%. That's likely what a dealer would sell it for, which means you shouldn't expect much over about $400 selling to a dealer.
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16man #187127 04/27/10 01:53 PM
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Hunter made two versions of the Fulton. They are identical externally but the "Fulton Special" has a rotary lock up like the L C Smith and Fox. The other has a wedge that slides into the barrel extension. The one with the rotary lock up brings a premium but they are fairly uncommon and I don't know how much the premium is.

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TwiceBarrel #187157 04/27/10 07:21 PM
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You're confusing 2 models there, Twice. The Fulton Special is simply a standard Fulton with a few extra bells & whistles. It's the Hunter Special (which did not appear until the 30's and apparently didn't sell very well) that had the Smith's rotary top bolt.
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L. Brown #187159 04/27/10 07:33 PM
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You are correct it is the Hunter Special that has the rotary lockup.
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TwiceBarrel #187197 04/28/10 07:08 AM
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I think Larry has the value pegged pretty well, they dont bring a lot of money. When in good shape they are good guns. I like them, and have a few. I sent a 16 to Wennigs, and had it restocked, I have way too big an investment in it, good shooter. 400-650 sounds about right.

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