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The 'ACTUAL' value of a Sterlingworth 16 gauge

neogloneoglo Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in Ask the Experts
A guy I know wants to purchase my 16 gauge Sterlinworth.
He is a gun dealer and has told me that these are not as
desireable as any other gauge. He has hinted around the
1000 dollar mark. As I don't want to be unfair to him I am
turning to you all to fill me in. I have a lot of guns due to
hand me downs etc. I am not sure of their values though.
The serial number is 376131 and pictures are at
http://www.neoglo.com/sterlingworth/sterlingworth.htm
I have quite a few pictures because I wanted a real opinion.
I know they have a varying range of value depending on certain
things. Can someone tell me what they are? Also is this a savage or a
fox?
Thanks for putting up with a rookie!
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  • timbromantimbroman Member Posts: 1,164 ✭
    edited November -1
    Neoglo, I'm probably about as "green" as you are at this, but here's a start, something for you to consider: The Blue Book is probably a better source of value info, but your Fox Sterlingworth in gauges 12, 16 & 20 is described on page 38 of 13th edition (2001) of Modern Guns by Steve & Russell Quertermous. Their estimated values range thusly:
    Fox Sterlingworth: $705.00 - $880.00
    Fox Sterlingworth Deluxe: $970.00 - $1,200.00
    Fox Sterlingworth Skeet: $1,050.00 - $1,320.00
    They note premiums such as "add $75.00 for automatic ejectors", "add $50.00 for selective trigger",etc.
    I have generally found the Quertermous values to be lower than retail and more like what a dealer might offer for the gun...I have found that 30% to 35% over the Quertermous estimate to be more like the prices I see at gunshows etc. Good luck with your double, the photos are nice. I'm just now closing on a "Sweet Sixteen" otherwise I might have made you an offer. Best, Jim


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  • neogloneoglo Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Timbroman,
    I thank you for your help. After doing research on a few earlier guns, I thought I started to learn something. The only thing I learned was that I did not know 'near' as much as I need to learn and want to learn.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    16 Gauge has fallen from favor in recent years which probably accounts for his saying it is worth less. It is still a great caliber, used by many knowledgeable shotgunners. You will always get less from a dealer than retail because they have to make a living, but sometimes it is worth it if they have something you want to trade for, or really need to sell it now. You can always sell it later.
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    I think that Tim is pretty close on the pricing. A few pictures that show the wood could help in evaluating it though. (Does look like a very nice piece!)

    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • neogloneoglo Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks everyone I really appreciate it all.
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  • livetohuntlivetohunt Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would be interested in buying this gun if you decide to sell. You can contact me at Rjdrdd@aol.com Thanks in advance Ron
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  • 101AIRBORNE101AIRBORNE Member Posts: 1,252 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    neoglo,

    Looks to be an excellent gun. If bores are mint I would beat all cash offers. FYI/ perhaps doing myself in, the lever is to the right, indicating little usage. smhco@juno.com
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