what is a good source of buying used fine shotguns
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If you're in the market for a Krieghoff or similar gun I'd send a PM to DT10 Sam who is in the business. I'd also suggest my friend Jim Close in Waterloo who deals in Perazzis and Berettas. His email is jclosen224@rogers.com
There aren't a lot of dealers who keep the higher end stuff on the shelf. It's a lot of money to have tied up in one gun when there is a limited market. Gagnons used to be the best in Ontario for higher end shotgun stuff and I hope they reopen their doors soon.
I've only seen one Kemen in Canada and don't know anyone who is bringing them in. I toured their operation a few years ago and a Kemen was on my list when I was looking for a higher end o/u. But even ordering one directly from Spain wasn't that much cheaper than a DT10 or Perazzi MX8. Then there were the issues about servicing and spare parts if something went wrong with it and the fact that the more popular guns will command a much higher resale value.
There aren't a lot of dealers who keep the higher end stuff on the shelf. It's a lot of money to have tied up in one gun when there is a limited market. Gagnons used to be the best in Ontario for higher end shotgun stuff and I hope they reopen their doors soon.
I've only seen one Kemen in Canada and don't know anyone who is bringing them in. I toured their operation a few years ago and a Kemen was on my list when I was looking for a higher end o/u. But even ordering one directly from Spain wasn't that much cheaper than a DT10 or Perazzi MX8. Then there were the issues about servicing and spare parts if something went wrong with it and the fact that the more popular guns will command a much higher resale value.
Gee Claybuster, why am I not surprised that you were the first to respond to this post :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I would have recommended Jim as well as a start.
As you said there are not a lot of dealers who stock the really high end stuff
If you have the money and time there are numerous places in the US close to Ontario anyway where they do have a much broader selection.
How was the Grand?
I would have recommended Jim as well as a start.
As you said there are not a lot of dealers who stock the really high end stuff
If you have the money and time there are numerous places in the US close to Ontario anyway where they do have a much broader selection.
How was the Grand?
Here are a couple of places to find shotguns.
http://www.losttarget.com/sale/forsale.html
With this one you have to check if the seller is from Canada.
http://www.shootpita.com/
Jacky
http://www.losttarget.com/sale/forsale.html
With this one you have to check if the seller is from Canada.
http://www.shootpita.com/
Jacky
Another place to try is Precision Arms & Gunsmithing in King City, Ont. http://www.precisionarms.ca/WebPages/MainMenu.htm The web page is a bit out of date but drop them a line and see what they have or can get for you.
