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I am interested in purchasing another SxS after my first purchase of a Parker DH. A couple of local shops shops have three that I am interested in but have not been able to locate much information on, even on the auction sites:

The first is a 12 ga made by James Crockart and Son. The gun is a box lock with nice engraving and a little above average wood. The wood has slightly recessed from the receiver but is still solid with no movement. The original damascus barrels were very nicely replaced a long time ago with fluid steel by a T. Wild-Birmingham. Chambers are 2.5" $2700

The second is a boxlock by Newnham Ltd. This is a rather heavy gun with 32" barrels, sideclips, and a Greener crossbolt. It is chambered 3" Magnum and has proof marks at 4 tons per sq. in. $2499

The third is a boxlock by Cogswell and Harrison Avant Tout in 12 ga. This gun is nicely engraved with 2.5" chambers, 28" barrels, ejectors and a nicely done extension to the stock. The gun handles very well, almost like a 20 ga. $3995

My questions are what are the reputation of each of these makers and do any of these guns stand out as a good value of a next purchase. All fit me well. Thank you for any help.

From the description they all seem grossly over priced.

Sir:
The Cogswell is probably most of repute. Although you should always buy the gun that appeals rather than always buying a name. And... that said, a good price is one that you are personally comfortable with, once you negotiate with the seller. No one else can judge that price for you.

Best, Kensal

I'm afraid grossly overpriced sums those up rather well.

agreed. I don't know what market you are in, but those prices are high. If you are in the US, you could look at Hill Rod and Gun, Vintage Doubles or Cabelas (and many others) and find much more reasonably priced English boxlocks.