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I have a chance to purchase a 12 bore BSS Sidelock 28 inch barrels for $3,500. I was wondering if you gents had any opinions or information on this gun. It appears very few were made. It is choked Mod/Full so I would probably open the chokes some. It also appears unfired. It would be used primarily for upland game. Is this something I should jump on or pass? Thanks.
 
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Buy it


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Yes, they normally go for $4,700 or so in good shape.
 
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Rugged and smooth swinging shotgun for the money.


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Buy it, do not change the choke since you will destroy the collector value and treat it as an investment. A standard BSS goes for 1200 to 1500, get one of these and shoot it and re choke it since it won't drop the value as much as the side locks


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I shot one many years ago, and it was a sweet gun. I'd buy one in good shape if it became available near me. As I recall, they listed for around $ 2200 new over 20 years ago, in the Guns and Ammo Annual. You're getting a great price. Good hunting!


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