Kyrie,
Why did he get a "very good deal"? Do you suppose there were far more buyers for that gun 10-15 years past, or, now?
Maybe a 116 doesn't come along that often, but, paying attention to the final price could be an indication that things just ain't what they used to be. He won the auction with a pretty low bid. I still say the times are changing for 12 gauge doubles, of all stripes, and he should put the gun to use as he sees fit.

None of us are getting any younger.

Best,
Ted