ochre Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I am currently having a matching pair of Army & Navy 'The Watts Guns' valued with Bonhams with a view to selling them in the near future. Very pretty English SLEs that belonged to my father. I should have some pics to post within a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 £3000 for the pair Thats not an offer thats just my Guess... A mars bar to the closest ! FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claydon Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 £4500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 £6000- £7500 if in very good nick with 28" barrels which are not sleeved and with no pitting. If they come in a decent double case like a true pair should be then allow another 1K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochre Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 I'm hoping for a valuation of between £4,800 and £6,000 for the pair. I'll let you know when the valuation comes through - dropped them off at William Powell in Birmingham today. Apparently, leading auction houses such as Bonhams/Christies/Sothebys charge up to 28% commission Will try and sell them on guntrader but there's no telling how long that might take. Could be years! They are in good as opposed to excellent condition and are cased in the original oak and leather lined breakdown case. Very fine scrolling and beautiful stocks. They are quite old though, not sure how old but we've had them in our family for about 45 years. Strange and disturbing experience selling a family heirloom - no one values something quite as much as you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 ochre, if your realy getting rid of the guns ,look at the American market as well, they will snap up good old guns like they are going out of fashion , good luck guy . if you need any links shout Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochre Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Thanks mate. In fact since I posted the ad earlier this evening I've had two calls already, one of which was from an American. Apparently, he loves the guns I have, but only at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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