Parker Gun
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Isaw that Remington was offering Parker Guns, and I saw the price, $49,000! Who the heck buys these things and what's the benefit? It's only a 28-gauge for crying out loud!!!!!
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ORIGINAL: 700bdl870exp
they are a real nice shotgun but at 49 grand i dont know anyone who does or will get one. i got to shoulder one a few times and they are pretty sweet. very high quality
they are a real nice shotgun but at 49 grand i dont know anyone who does or will get one. i got to shoulder one a few times and they are pretty sweet. very high quality
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I didn't even know anyone else made a gun for $49,000 that wasn't an actual antique.
What's the big deal about a shotgun? Isn't it like any other? It's definately not as powerful as a 12-gauge. The highest class rifle I ever saw was in Gander Mtn. and they had the Ruger Magnum Rifle, and they had some expensive O/U there too.
I, personally, would rather get an auto-loader instead of a two-shot break-action.
What's the big deal about a shotgun? Isn't it like any other? It's definately not as powerful as a 12-gauge. The highest class rifle I ever saw was in Gander Mtn. and they had the Ruger Magnum Rifle, and they had some expensive O/U there too.
I, personally, would rather get an auto-loader instead of a two-shot break-action.
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Perrazzi has one model I was looking at while at a shot show that ran $275,000.00 and remember thinking at the time who buys guns like that . I guess people that have that kind of money to spend . LOL
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ORIGINAL: younggun243
I didn't even know anyone else made a gun for $49,000 that wasn't an actual antique.
What's the big deal about a shotgun? Isn't it like any other? It's definately not as powerful as a 12-gauge. The highest class rifle I ever saw was in Gander Mtn. and they had the Ruger Magnum Rifle, and they had some expensive O/U there too.
I, personally, would rather get an auto-loader instead of a two-shot break-action.
I didn't even know anyone else made a gun for $49,000 that wasn't an actual antique.
What's the big deal about a shotgun? Isn't it like any other? It's definately not as powerful as a 12-gauge. The highest class rifle I ever saw was in Gander Mtn. and they had the Ruger Magnum Rifle, and they had some expensive O/U there too.
I, personally, would rather get an auto-loader instead of a two-shot break-action.
True, most of your over the top priced guns are going to be older and/or owned by someone with a famous last name, such as Eishenhower, Roosevelt, Earp, Masterson, Keith, O' Connor, etc. Or perhaps, have a nice title in front of their names, like King, Sultan, Furher, or General.
There are, however, a few current production models that can cost you up around and over what you can purchase a 1500 sq ft house for in most American suburbs.
Do a google search for Galazaan and CSMC. Tony Galazaan is making some beautiful guns, by hand, custom built to your specifications and of course to your body (which is extremely important in shotgunning), and he holds the production rights to several of the more famous double gun designs (especially American ones) that start off around $16K for a plain one. All of his guns (save the RBL) are completely hand-made.You can also search some of the other high-end London gun makers, like Holland and Holland, Purdey,or Boss. All are still in business.
What makes them so expensive is the sheer quality that they put into their guns. They are made one at a time, by hand, built to order. Break action guns have incredibly strong actions, which is one of the reasons why so many clay shooters prefer them. Sure you will spend $15K+on a Kreighoff, but it will last you several lifetimes.
Also, some of these guns are acctually good investments, which is rare for a new gun. A gentleman who is a good customer of mine purchased a Holland and Holland, built for him, in 1983. He finally got his gun in 1987, and it had cost him right at $19K. Today, that same gun is being built new for over $80K, and his, in decent used condition is still worth around $40K. Not bad for 20 years of field use for it to double in value!
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Wow, that's pretty neat, I guess it's like the "Royles Royce of Shotguns"! I've actually only seen a Royles Royce once, in the Czech Republic, talk about a modern, and yet very classic, old style, car!
I bet those shotguns are dandy if a car is so nice, but I'd bet I wouldn't want to take it out and shoot it, being afraid I might scratch it, if I ever got one.
I bet those shotguns are dandy if a car is so nice, but I'd bet I wouldn't want to take it out and shoot it, being afraid I might scratch it, if I ever got one.
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ORIGINAL: younggun243
Isaw that Remington was offering Parker Guns, and I saw the price, $49,000! Who the heck buys these things and what's the benefit? It's only a 28-gauge for crying out loud!!!!!
Isaw that Remington was offering Parker Guns, and I saw the price, $49,000! Who the heck buys these things and what's the benefit? It's only a 28-gauge for crying out loud!!!!!