Witch englis shotgun is best

[Shabbu9x9]

Hi, I need help to buy old english shotgun . I have choices to buy wable & scot 28" 700 model, w w greenar 32" and A G parker all shotgun is englis side by side 12 bore all are good condition. Please suggest me witch one to buy
Thanks

[Vikram]

Apart from the make and model, condition is the most important aspect. I assume the Parker you speak of is a Parker-Hale?

Do post clear photos of the guns here. Also, check this thread for tips on inspecting a used gun for mechanical soundness.

https://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=458

[Shabbu9x9]

W&S 700 model boxlock 28 inch 12 bore and w w greenar Empire boxlock 32 inch 12 bore and parker hale 30 inch 12 bore boxlock all shotgun condition is good . I want to know witch made is good because all gun good and no matter for prize.

[Vikram]

Both the W&S and Greener are very good guns. Parker-Hale mostly imported Spanish guns and sold them under their name. Pick and handle both guns and see how you like they handle, 28" and 32". Ultimately, in India, I would pick the gun that is in functionally best condition than the name and model.

[Nazeedanish]

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[Shabbu9x9]

w w greenar 32 inch boxlock please sand full details of this gun

[Vikram]

w w greenar 32 inch boxlock please sand full details of this gun

Could you post photos of the barrel flats showing proof marks, serial number, muzzles, and also insides of the barrels?

To me, the barrels were pitted and they were smoothed out and reblued.

[Shabbu9x9]

Please zoom the pic you will see proof marks, serial number, muzzles inside barrel pic I don't have. But you are right barrel is reblued

[Vikram]

Please zoom the pic you will see proof marks, serial number, muzzles inside barrel pic I don't have. But you are right barrel is reblued

Proofmarks are not visible at all. By the serial number, it was made in the 1960s, before 1967.

You really need to check the condition of the barrels inside, for any action play,etc. I posted a link above on how to check a used gun for yourself. It is quite easy if you read it. Buying a gun without looking it and checking it in person is not really advisable in Indian market. Many people just don't know how to store a gun properly and rust and pitting are not uncommon.

You better check it in person than rely on what the dealer tells you.

[Shabbu9x9]

Hi Vikram sir
Today I see R B Rodaa 30 inch safty shotgun please tall me abught this gun

[Vikram]

Hi Vikram sir
Today I see R B Rodaa 30 inch safty shotgun please tall me abught this gun

Rodda imported guns from various makers and retailed them in India. Without clear photos, little could be said about any specific gun. You need to provide clear photos taken in sunlight for any kind of meaningful inputs from our members. Good luck.