re: Side-by-Side shotguns, get in here Wick

Sub gauge Sxs shotguns in general command a premium over a 12 gauge. The lowest grade Parker’s are a Trojan, followed by the VH the lowest graded models. Expect to pay $1200-$2k depending on condition and desirable features like preferred barrel length.

Besides a cowboy gun or two, I think the only current production is really high-end bespoke guns. Lots of older used hammer guns are still around.

Know where there is a browning sxs in decent shape...20 ga 28in

God help me if its still available next payday

Vincents pawn shop - covington.

A 12 and a 20.

I had planned on one or both coming home with me, but ended up buying a white lighting in 16 for a really good price.

Thanks, I will be calling them shortly.

This is mine that I gave 800 for about 15 years ago...me likey.

There was a good orvis podcast on heritage guns. Mainly sxs, they said to look over the barrels make sure they are not overbored to shoot 3", choke tubes can be an issue to because barrels are often thin. Take home message was be careful, look for bulged barrels, make sure they were shooting proper loads, not high power or steel shot as the barrels are not designed for those loads. If there were aftermarket items done it often decreases value and could be a red flag.
At a game farm I helped out with a client showed up driving a Ferrari and w a purdy .... waaaaay out of my price range but was a nice guy

Yeah I saw and asked about it and he pulls out this book and says it's worth 3200 or 2300 something something. I was suspicious something was wrong so I said "why so cheap?". He says "I can't sell guns like this around here." So I took it. Choked tighter than Gordon Ramsey's sphincter. I have probably killed 4 or 5 turkey with it for fun. Lays them out. Clay pigeons? If you let them get out a ways...