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    Re: Matched Barrel Sets? Archived Message

    Posted by David W on January 3, 2007, 1:32 pm, in reply to "Matched Barrel Sets?"

    According to the old bible there were 320 non-ejector Pigeon Grades made and 894 ejectors grades made. So out of 1214 guns, I don't think there were but a very few. Post some pictures.
    I would say very rare.
    Made from 1895-1913. Could be ordered with Nitro Steel barrels or Chainette Damascus barrels.
    Which do you have.

    Blue Book of Gun Values 26th Edition lists the Pigeon Grade as follows: 95% $4000, 90% $3250, 80% $2750, 70% $2450, 60% $2350 down to 20% $1750.
    Add the extra barrel and you could probably add half again.
    To get the top dollar, naturally it must be in collectors condition, 90% +.
    Hope you will join the LCSCA


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