Where to shop for quality doubles?

[sillymike]

If the OP is ever in Montreal, swing by Dante... not only have they got nice (Italian, among other thing) shotguns... the OP will get the whole Italian experience

 

[canvasback]

If he’s looking for vintage SxS, he could come to my house.

 

[Ashcroft]

The retail outlets for new quality doubles in Canada has been covered. Import (new or used) works well through Prophet River, expect your total in hands cost in Canadian $ including taxes, etc to be plus 55% of your US purchase price. Many fine doubles show up on CGN, my personal experience is that too many Canadians want a Holland and Holland at a Iver Johnson price. Nobody understands, recognizes or is willing to pay for quality in this Wal Mart country.

 

[canvasback]

The retail outlets for new quality doubles in Canada has been covered. Import (new or used) works well through Prophet River, expect your total in hands cost in Canadian $ including taxes, etc to be plus 55% of your US purchase price. Many fine doubles show up on CGN, my personal experience is that too many Canadians want a Holland and Holland at a Iver Johnson price. Nobody understands, recognizes or is willing to pay for quality in this Wal Mart country.

Boy, isn’t that the truth.

 

[be2man]

SidexEach seems to have a reasonable number of nice doubles pass through is hands. A friend bought a Model 21 and a 471 20 gauge case coloured from him. Maybe drop him a pm with what your looking for. He seems to be tapped into the SW Ontario used market.

 

[BigUglyMan]

As mentioned the market in Canada for a dedicated doubles store is minimal at best.
But, having a repertoire with your local gun shops yields many hidden gems.
I know of two stores in Vancouver who hold such gems. (Fraser Street and Renfrew St.)
Sometimes these gems find their way into the racks or the internet inventory and other times special customers get this late afternoon phone call
with a description of just such a firearm they have been looking for.
Twenty minutes later a happy customer is walking out the door.
Importing for something elusive in Canada might just be the answer...the USof A or the head East to Europe.
The world isnt that large anymore.
Rob

Fraser Street is always a good bet for top shelf service.

 

[AntekPL]

Prophet River is my go to. They imported from the US a beautiful Sabatti O/U .470 Nitro Express. Took care of everything for me and the turnaround time was as quoted. Highly recommended! All they required was to pick a model I craved and they sourced and took care of the rest. Great communication as well.