canvas, I think we like to knock folks that can spend that much on a "name" but again, you aren't shooting a just as effective Remington Express, are you?

I was swapping notes with another member recently and he mentioned how extractor guns take a hit for lacking ejectors but he didn't really care one way or the other about ejectors vs extractors. Nor do I. And I have heard the same from almost every shooter of vintage doubles that I've ever met. But we all know that ejector guns bring a substantial premium to the table. Ditto the boxlock vs. side locks.

So we all have things we claim are falsely valued based on our own willingness to pay for them. But, were we to inherit such BV1, sidelock gun, or an ejector gun, I am sure that, if we were honest, we would all expect to be paid those premium values if we sold it.

I'll still say that the gun in question, well sleeved, will easily sell for more than it would cost to buy it and do the work.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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