From what I understand right now the economy in GB is much more depressed than ours is. Covid shutdown has hurt a lot of people here and there. Is there even going to be any driven shoots this year?
And demand for side by sides is in free fall for all but the best. Look at the prices on box locks. Our field grade guns were 500--1000 five years ago while in GB they were that much or greater. I see a lot of field grade guns listed for sale there for 100-200 pounds. Half or a third of what they were five years ago. And I do not see a bottom in that market.
Five years ago Holt's Auction would have almost every gun go for the high estimate or more. Last several auctions a lot of stock went unsold and more stuff just made the minimum estimate. Is it the economy, declining interest in side by sides in their market and the increasing cost of importing guns? All three I think. Several guns I have bought cost as much to ship as to buy. Even combined, they cost is reasonable if you choose wisely.
