12 gauge browning info please

[landozer18]

Looking for informaion including model value ect.

It does have a crack in the fore stock & some other minor marks on it. (I will try to get a picture of the crack)

 

[browninggold]

Looks to be a Citori Gr VI Trap, has the full knob Monte Carlo stock. As for value, seen them all over the board, from mid 2k's to high 3k's.

 

[landozer18]

Thanks browninggold. Such a beautiful gun.
Do you know anything about have the stock crack repaired?

 

[canvasback]

While no one ever wants a crack, a good stocker should be able to repair using epoxy so it's never a problem again.

You have a nice gun. Be sure to give it to repair people who are competent enough to do the right thing.

 

[landozer18]

I know that's the part I'm scared of and don't know about. Like who do I trust and how do I know I can trust them.

 

[Doug The Canuck]

I know that's the part I'm scared of and don't know about. Like who do I trust and how do I know I can trust them.

ask around. Someone will know someone.

 

[landozer18]

Hey everyone still trying to get the full info on this firearm.
I tried the browning website. That got me the year but not sub model.
The serial # is 14218PN643 I know the P=8 and the N=9 for year but the 643 confuses me.

 

[hoytcanon]

"14218" is the serial number for that year.
"PN" is the year of manufacture = 1989.
"6" is the grade = Grade 6.
"43" is the design = Trap

 

[landozer18]

THANKS A MILLION hoytcanon!
How does the grading work exactly?
I'm actually enjoying the history of this gun haha!
Wish I had looked into this earlier

 

[Beretta687EELL]

How does the grading work exactly?

The manufacturer determines the grading ... the higher the grade, the nicer the wood and the engraving become. High grade wood has a tenancy to crack easier than less expensive grades. Proper fitting of the wood to the metal is paramount to ensure the stock doesn't crack.

 

[stubblejumper]

Does it have fixed chokes, or interchangeable chokes? This can effect the value.

 

[kamlooky]

I'd give David Jennings a call.
He's starting to cut back his hours and he's located in Pritchard.
Not a horrible drive from you ld18.

 

[landozer18]

stubblerjumper they are interchangeable.
kamlooky I alread took it to him for repairs thanks though.

 

[FLHTCUI]

So, how bad is the crack?
Thin layer of glass matt and some resin and lookies yer uncle.
That or some gorilla glue in the crack or a thin brass dowel cross pinned with glue.
Rob

 

[gunsaholic]

I know that's the part I'm scared of and don't know about. Like who do I trust and how do I know I can trust them.

Chris (cjdawe here on the forum) will be up for the task. He has done some super work for me.

 

[landozer18]

like I mentioned before everyone its already been repaired.
Thanks for the advice/help though.

 

[hoytcanon]

So you list this gun in the EE and you say it is "not in perfect condition", but you don't mention the fact that the forearm is cracked?

 

[kamlooky]

Well he's mentioned it here.
Oh, wait.

 

[1963beretta]

So you list this gun in the EE and you say it is "not in perfect condition", but you don't mention the fact that the forearm is cracked?

No kidding eh...Good eye Hoyt! This is exactly why I like to look at peoples previous posts before I commit to buying a gun. I lost count of how many guns I've seen advertised on CGN that I was interested in buying, that the user had made a previous post asking for help because there was an issue with that same gun. And all to often, those issues they asked for help on is not even mentioned in the ad. Here is another classic example! Buyers must be diligent to inform themselves because not all sellers are forthcoming with accurate info.

 

[VictoryXC]

So you list this gun in the EE and you say it is "not in perfect condition", but you don't mention the fact that the forearm is cracked?

Agreed. The specific details of the crack and the repair should absolutely be disclosed. Not doing so is waaaay offside. Brutal.