Sitting at home polishing your weapon; now Joe, this as a hobby of yours that will surprise few on this forum
Raimey, very nicely put sentiments. My own view is that the lots are described in as much detail as any UK auction house - bore and wall sizes will be available in the room and conditon reports by phone upon request.
Just to put the record straight - I have no guns (zero) in this sale. I am acting as a consultant and am there to help if I can.
As for bargains, who knows. A chap walked out of the last sale with a Lincoln Jeffries Jr 30" damascus barrelled 16-bore for $600. It was tight, clean and measured well. I know for a fact that it was cleaned and re-jointed prior to the sale at a cost of $560. I'd say that was a very good buy. Another chap took away a very nice, cased Atkin sidelock for $5000. Try and find one like that in a gunshop anytime soon.
Like all auctions, some stuff sells strongly because a number of people want it, other stuff can be a bargain as it has to sell on the day. You have to be in it to win it.
I'm looking forward to meeting a few faces again this year and getting the friendly welcome I am becoming accustomed to in the South - and grits for breakfast!
