pegleg31 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 what concerns would you have and is there much that can been done to sort them out? only reason i ask is i've seen a lovely charles boswell sxs going for next to nothing(or atleast i think it is).what sort of price would a gun in that condition go for?the woodwork and engraving is excellent just the pitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Depends on how deep the pits are, they can be lapped out if shallow so long as it's not been done previously as there's a risk of putting the barrels beyond proof. I've used a friends sxs with badly pitted barrels which put the gun out of proof and it worked fine, he still has it now and uses it on occaision, he does use some mild carts in it tho to be sure. However, if the barrels are badly pitted beyond proof then it shouldn't be up for "sale", it can be given to you tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Depends on how deep the pits are, they can be lapped out if shallow so long as it's not been done previously as there's a risk of putting the barrels beyond proof. I've used a friends sxs with badly pitted barrels which put the gun out of proof and it worked fine, he still has it now and uses it on occaision, he does use some mild carts in it tho to be sure. However, if the barrels are badly pitted beyond proof then it shouldn't be up for "sale", it can be given to you tho. its in a shop,i did'nt look at the barrels as i don't really know anything about pitting.could they be sleaved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Nigel Teague will line the barrels at £1500 + vat or you can have them sleeved, which involves cutting off the old barrels at the chambers and welding new tubes on. This is around £500! It just depends what you call cheap! (God knows why no-one has found a better way of sorting pitted barrels out. It's a shame pits cant be filled with a blob of welding and then lapped out! - by the way I'm not suggesting anyne does that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 its in a shop,i did'nt look at the barrels as i don't really know anything about pitting.could they be sleaved? Hang on a minute, where is the pitting? inside or outside? I was referring to pitting on the inside of the barrels which is usually left unchecked and can be a nightmare, if it's rust spots on the outside and not too bad it's not the end of the world, i know a man who'll re blue a pair of barrels for around the ton mark. If it's in a shop then it must be in proof or it would be illegal to sell it, might be worth asking for it to be checked over mind, as i also know of a man who doesn't seem to care what goes on the racks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Find out the wall thickness of the barrels by having it measured by a gunsmith, he will tell you what you can do maybe a lap out without taking it out of proof if your lucky, thats the best way to find out the state of the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted August 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 so what do you think a fair price for a gun like this would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 so what do you think a fair price for a gun like this would be? not sure check guntrader for a price match plenty of nice english guns about, google the makers name and find out the history get them bores checked out and find out your options if its the right price and you like it why not! i took a massive gamble on a double english 8 bore, the chap had no idea of barrel wall thickness or the choke and that was in a gunshop! i could tell it had been lapped out but took the gamble, i knew if it was out of proof i would be back in for my money back! took it to a shop who deals in high end english guns and they tested it and its well in proof and a very tidy gun. regards bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) Most shotguns made before the days of non corrosive cartridges have some pitting and its very rarely serious enough to get the barrel skimmed. Unless the barrel is rotten with it just live with it it will only be surface discolouration. However, if the gun is that old check whether it has current proof marks and that it doesn't have laminated barrels. If you want to check prices the Holts auction site is best to see what similar guns have gone for in previous sales. that will give you a guide. Edited August 24, 2010 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 It's worth what someone is prepared to pay for it, and nobody can give you that answer without a lot more detail/sight of the gun! ATB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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