One last side by side?

[Gary O]

About 10 years ago I was forced to sell my Spainish Garbi 16ga. SLE. It was a beautiful side by side that is now worth twice what I sold it for. I also learned what it meant to "carry like a 20, but kill like a 12" with that shotgun. It would sweep the sky of pheasants and they would hit the ground dead right there. My dog appreciated that, I think. Anyway, I am now retired and would like another, last shotgun to mess with: either 16 or 20 gauge, side by side, double trigger in the English stock design. A box-lock would be fine under 6.5lbs. Now the hard part: under $1000. What say you folks? Thanks for your time.
Gary
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[oletymer]

Under $1000 I think you can forget a quality gun. I do hope you can find something.

 

[oneounceload]

For under 1,000, look for a used Ugartechea (Uggie) on sites like gunsinternational.com. You MIGHT be able to find an older AyA (as in 50's, 60's, or 70's)

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Parker-Hale-640-Uggie-16-ga--28-ga.cfm?gun_id=100106855

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Ugartechea-Boxlock,-20ga,-28,-Nice-Light-gun.cfm?gun_id=100106411 (this is a 20)

http://www.gunsinternational.com/AYA-453-16-gauge.cfm?gun_id=100106857 nice AyA but double your budget - (just for comparison)

http://www.gunsinternational.com/AYA-Matador-III-20-Ga.cfm?gun_id=100079722

 

[PJR]

Look for a Laurona. They are Spanish-made and are low-priced but reasonable quality guns. Another option might be a Zabala in that price range.

 

[Gordon]

If you look hard you can find one of these under $1000
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=147957866
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=147856551

 

[earlthegoat2]

I have one right here

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=487915&highlight=ugartechea