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Title: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: TAB on July 09, 2009, 04:22:55 PM
So here is the deal, I have a very good client that is turning 90. long time hunter, founder of the local sufari club... etc  etc.


I'm looking for a older double barrel shot gun, I'm going to build him a side lamp for his "stuffed animal" room.   I would prefer something well worn, it does not matter if its in working condtion or safe too shoot.  28"+ barrels would be great. 

He is a great guy, after remodeling thier kitchen, the man gave me a origanal weatherby masuer sporter, that had seen several trips to Africa.


thanks.
Title: Re: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 09, 2009, 07:06:11 PM
Sorry, I can't help. It sounds like a very worthy project.
Title: Re: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: fightingquaker13 on July 09, 2009, 07:11:36 PM
Quote from: TAB on July 09, 2009, 04:22:55 PM
So here is the deal, I have a very good client that is turning 90. long time hunter, founder of the local sufari club... etc  etc.


I'm looking for a older double barrel shot gun, I'm going to build him a side lamp for his "stuffed animal" room.   I would prefer something well worn, it does not matter if its in working condtion or safe too shoot.  28"+ barrels would be great. 

He is a great guy, after remodeling thier kitchen, the man gave me a origanal weatherby masuer sporter, that had seen several trips to Africa.


thanks.
TAB
See if New England Arms is still in business (they closed their local store) I sold them an old double hammer Belgian gun (which I would have just given you for a couple of boxes of .556) for $75 because it was damascus and I couldn't shoot it. The owner said that a lot their guns wind up being sold by lot at whole sale auction. I would bet that for $50-$100 you could find a wall hanger that looked good. Try MacBrides in Austin (not a great chance but worth the call) and Chaddicks in Dallas (a much better chance) or Kevin's Guns in Tallahasse.
FQ13
Title: Re: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: ericire12 on July 09, 2009, 07:13:10 PM
Hmmmmm....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=133557793

I would also say to check out some pawn shops around town and spread the word there for what you are looking for. If you will also please put together a thread dedicated to the actual project itself, I would love to see it...... Pics and as many details as possible please!
Title: Re: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: ericire12 on August 06, 2009, 10:19:35 PM
Still looking?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=136488778
Title: Re: I need some help, older shot gun wanted...
Post by: TAB on August 06, 2009, 10:58:25 PM
sadly no, the gentlemen passed a couple days before I made this thread.  found out about it 2 weeks ago.

thanks for keeping a eye out