Antique SxS Spend my $$

[Sierra Hunter]

I love the idea of hunting with a cool piece of history and currently use a CZ Sharptail but would love to invest in something a bit richer in history and cooler. Love the idea of old American made guns, Ithaca, etc. If I was going to invest 2-3k what would I be looking at? I feel like they’re classic cars which I also know nothing about, please school me.

 

[digger]

Fox or Parker

 

[Wrench]

I have a bunch of SxS guns. These are my favorite field guns. First is a Parker Del GrecoVH in 12 follwed by a Browning BSS grade 2, BSS standard and a Belgian guild gun in 16ga.

A Browning BSS is the toughest gun you'll ever own. A light 16ga is a joy to carry. A fancy Parker draws a lot of attention and feels special.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

I have a bunch of SxS guns. These are my favorite field guns. First is a Parker Del GrecoVH in 12 follwed by a Browning BSS grade 2, BSS standard and a Belgian guild gun in 16ga.

A Browning BSS is the toughest gun you'll ever own. A light 16ga is a joy to carry. A fancy Parker draws a lot of attention and feels special.


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What are your thought on double triggers, do you find it difficult to buy ammo for the 16ga?

 

[Jason Snyder]

What are your thought on double triggers, do you find it difficult to buy ammo for the 16ga?

I buy 16 by the case from Roger’s. I get the Fiocchi HV for about $170 a case shipped.

Double triggers are fine. They just take a little getting used to.

 

[Nine Banger]

I like LC Smith and Remington 1894. Parkers are cool but overrated. 3K can get any of these, but the Remington will be the most adorned for the $. Watch out for cut barrels and loose barrels at muzzle.