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6/21/2013 8:13:09 PM EDT
I have the chance to purchase one for $550

It's a factory riot gun (confirmed)
Stocks have no cracks or major wear
Bluing is original, 95%
Made in 1923

It is a civilian gun, not military marked. Is $550 a good price on this?

I need some quick feedback, as I told the guy I'd get back with him by 6am
6/21/2013 8:21:45 PM EDT
[#1]
price seems close to top end for a civilian (non-military) factory riot but... they ain't making any more of'em.

here's mine. bought several years ago for $165.





6/21/2013 8:21:59 PM EDT
[#2]
The 11 is a good gun with a brutal recoil. I bought both of mine for under $300 though
6/21/2013 8:27:54 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
The 11 is a good gun with a brutal recoil. I bought both of mine for under $300 though


Last one I bought was a field gun for $125 that I've since transformed into a Lloyd's barrow style whippet gun.

I haven't seen too many civilian riot guns around lately, so I wasn't sure about price.

$165 is an insane price for a gun of that condition. You stole that.
6/21/2013 8:30:05 PM EDT
[#4]
In that condition... buy it.

As said before, they aren't making any more of those. Consider it an investment if nothing else.
6/22/2013 4:19:07 AM EDT
[#5]
Here's a pic of it.

Still on the fence.

6/22/2013 4:32:00 AM EDT
[#6]


that sure is a nice example, if original condition is verified.
If you like it, buy it; it's got a lot of "cool" factor, for sure.
6/22/2013 4:59:39 AM EDT
[#7]
Like others have said, go for it. It's an investment and a sweet gun to boot.

I was fortunate to have inherited my grandfather's 16ga 11. It was his deer gun - 28" barrel and beautiful engraving.

I'll post pics as soon as I dig it out of the safe.
6/23/2013 5:08:49 AM EDT
[#8]
That price is pretty fair for a factory riot gun.  

What would $550 get you in today's market for a "factory new" semi-auto 12 gauge?  Turkish made aluminum gun or ??

Its worth it, and sometimes the field guns can be had for less, but for the quality of steel and craftsmanship, they are well worth it and in my opinion will outlast most new guns.

Buy it an enjoy it.  It has collector value so

If you want a range beater, get another field gun (usually can find them with a polychoke on them cheap here and there) and cut it down.