Pete,
Glad you chimed in. Gun I saw matched closest to the Mod. 18 you show above.
Had Meriden stamped on front of lock plate, no engraving, steel barrels (but didn't catch
if they were Crystal steel or Krupp-would that be marked on the rib/barrels somewhere?)
and seemed to be put together well and was in pretty good shape.
A field grade L.C. would bring + $1000 more than this gun. Is there a flaw in the Meriden design
that warrants the lower value? Or does the market look down on Meridens because they were a Sears venture?
What's the wrap on them? Seems like a hidden gem.
If I get back to the shop I will be sure to gather more info
on it for your database.
Thanks,
-Jim
