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The 3 doubles all can go over $1000 ea. easily IMHO, however, I don't know if it is your pictures, but they don't look to be in the best of shape, the stocks look "tired". All 3 are excellent makes and I am by no means an expert, condition is everything, and I'm just thinking that condition is not what you would want for these fine makes.
 
The condition is everything as you well know . The Cogswell & Harrison would be in the 3K range if it was in better shape I would say $1000-$1,500.00 now you have to find someone interested in such a firearm. A 302 with choke tubes in the box thats an easy one Ben $650-$750 The Greener in 80% would be $1,500.00ish this particular one $7-800.00
 
I would say about the $1000.00- 1300.00 range give or take for each of the 3 doubles. The checkering on the Greener looks kind of funny to me, like it's been poorly recut in places, at least from the pic. As already mentioned, condition is everything, especially in these old doubles if one is to really reach their true value. Unfortunately, these are a long way from top value condition.
 
gunsaholic said:
I would say about the $1000.00- 1300.00 range give or take for each of the 3 doubles. The checkering on the Greener looks kind of funny to me, like it's been poorly recut in places, at least from the pic. As already mentioned, condition is everything, especially in these old doubles if one is to really reach their true value. Unfortunately, these are a long way from top value condition.
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I believe that is a bit high especially in that condition, but the original makers case with the labels makes up for some value.
All look like projects so the price will have to reflect that.
 
Mark Dube said:
Barrel length, wall thickness, stock dimensions, proof, chamber length, ejector/extractor and choke etc. All come into consideration on top of the condition etc.

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That's very true which unfortunately can't be determined from pics. Pics can only give a rough, general value. These $1000.00 give or take guns could be $600.00 guns if there are alterations or problems with the above mentioned items.
 
Specs really are not that important on these firearms because condition is determining the value for the most part. condition in general is 30%-35% the cases are worth $150-$200 or maybe even a little more.
 
Mark Dube said:
Barrel length, wall thickness, stock dimensions, proof, chamber length, ejector/extractor and choke etc. All come into consideration on top of the condition etc.

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I would agree completely. While the dollar estimates by struff and gunsaholic are probably in the zone, until these details are more thoroughly known, a sensible and likely accurate estimate of what they would SELL FOR is impossible.

I know that it is possible that Mark, Gunsaholic and myself all might have an interest in each of these guns. But none of us would pay the prices suggested without knowing much more than the pics can show.

Well Gunsaholic might....hahahah.

(Don't mean to speak on either of your behalf's, Mark and Brian, just trying to illustrate my point.)
 
canvasback said:
I would agree completely. While the dollar estimates by struff and gunsaholic are probably in the zone, until these details are more thoroughly known, a sensible and likely accurate estimate of what they would SELL FOR is impossible.

I know that it is possible that Mark, Gunsaholic and myself all might have an interest in each of these guns. But none of us would pay the prices suggested without knowing much more than the pics can show.

Well Gunsaholic might....hahahah.

(Don't mean to speak on either of your behalf's, Mark and Brian, just trying to illustrate my point.)
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Ah James, somebody has to give these poor old guns a new home.:D But no, while I would be interested in such guns, if I were buying I would not commit to a price until many more facts about condition are known. I am sure most double gun buyers would follow the same precautions. As noted, prices given here can only be a rough guess. And while the cases are worth some money, they would have little effect on my buying decision if the guns required extensive restoration. Unless of course the price reflected work needed.
 
canvasback said:
I would agree completely. While the dollar estimates by struff and gunsaholic are probably in the zone, until these details are more thoroughly known, a sensible and likely accurate estimate of what they would SELL FOR is impossible.
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When you get into guns of this condition the issue isn't what the selling price is but what the cost will be to get them back into reasonable condition. A $500 gun that requires $5,000 of gunsmithing isn't a bargain. And when you are talking the kind of craftsmen required to do the work properly $5,000 goes pretty fast.

I wince a bit at the sight of a shotgun with a side-safety with stock issues. Restocking one can be a very pricey undertaking.
 
Claybuster said:
When you get into guns of this condition the issue isn't what the selling price is but what the cost will be to get them back into reasonable condition. A $500 gun that requires $5,000 of gunsmithing isn't a bargain. And when you are talking the kind of craftsmen required to do the work properly $5,000 goes pretty fast.

I wince a bit at the sight of a shotgun with a side-safety with stock issues. Restocking one can be a very pricey undertaking.
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Excellent point, Claybuster. When I look at guns like these I'm really trying to assess what it will cost to get them into the condition I want them to be. That of course includes acquisition but aquisition is just about always the smallest part of the overall cost.
 
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