There is rouges gallery of guns out there from: JP Sauer, Wolf, Merkel, Simson, Hubertus, Geco, Heym, Krieghoff, ....... well before we reach smaller makers and guild guns. Although some have cheekpieces (allowing slim light stock), sling swivels the only real downside is "full & fuller" choke combos on vast majority of them. Incredibly one can still get old ones for same prices as 30 years ago. Unlike some others I do not think the prices will rise significantly any time soon. I mean people are going to pay more when we are all forced to use non-tox shot for all upland gunning?
The only thing that went sky high is prices of newly made Merkel Bros. guns. Considering one needs strong arms and good knee to load and disassemble new ones I'm surprised they actually sell some of those at dealer listing.
Ok, maybe prices will go up just like with vintage Ithaca 37s, These are no longer $250 field guns when found in excellent condition. One must now part with kool $400 or more for field grade gun in excellent shape. After 30 years or so old used closet queen Ithaca 37s finally caught up with second hand Wingmasters equipped with choke tubes....KOOL
