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Abercrombie & Fitch Shotgun Value
nsbeach
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Hi, I 've been offered a very nice Abercrombie and Fitch side by side 12 ga shotgun, 3 " chambers, 26" barrel,single trigger Made in Italy, # 1347 engraved on the stock, beautiful engraving, 99% overall condition. I have been unable to find further information on it.
Any ideas on the value?
thanks,
Chris
Any ideas on the value?
thanks,
Chris
Comments
Well, in most liklihood more than a thousand, if that helps.
Come with a case ?
Yes and the gun appears unfired.
Unfired is pretty darn near unprovable.
99% is the point.
How is it marked (proofed)?
Understood and agreed - I made the remark to reinforce the excellent condition not to suggest I could prove it was unfired.I am seeing prices ranging from $1400.00 to $6500.00. As soon as I figure out how to send photos-I will. I am not sure what you mean "proofed'-the only markings are Abercrombie & Fitch, 3 " Chamber , the Number 1327 engraved on the frame behind the trigger guard and some tiny symbols on the breech when I break it open.
The plus' are it is imported by A&E and is a side by side.
The Minus is that it is a 12ga., italian made, and it sounds like someone engraved the stock. The demand is just not there.
Does it have a single trigger? Case hardended? ejectors? Good wood? pad added? hand engraved? These are all things that need to be questioned when you determine worth.
I am not sure what you mean "proofed'-
....... and some tiny symbols on the breech when I break it open.
Those would be the proof marks.
quote:Originally posted by nsbeach
I am not sure what you mean "proofed'-
....... and some tiny symbols on the breech when I break it open.
Those would be the proof marks.
Ah ha- thank You. Now how do you identify them to a manufacturer or model?
To help you identify the gun we need quality close-up photos of all markings. On the main page of our forum near the top is a "STICKY" giveing instructions for posting photos. Do to the rules of the owners of this forum you can't post photos directly from your computers hard drive. You have to use a internet based photo hosting service as explained in the "Sticky".
The left barrel has 3 stars stamped in it and the right barrel has 4 stars and the number 158 stamped on both. The left barrel appears to have 1970 stamped on it.
Rizzini is stamped on the stock box.
Also PSF
Also FINITO
OK Proof Markings are- CAM 76 EL 20 AA FINITO PSF AA A&F NY 1347
The left barrel has 3 stars stamped in it and the right barrel has 4 stars and the number 158 stamped on both. The left barrel appears to have 1970 stamped on it.
Rizzini is stamped on the stock box.
Also PSF
Also FINITO
AA = 1975. Doesn't appear any of the other markings identifies original manufacturer.