Harding Slocomb Rifle in Auction

[EFLee]

There's a rather poorly described rifle being auctioned by Quinn & Farmer on December 15, 2012 in Charlottesville, VA. While not mentioned as such, the features are classically Worcester County and Slocomb's name appears on the barrel.  Lot 462.

https://quinnfarmer.infinitebidding.com/?method=getLotInfo&lotref=5475DAD7E5&seq=158

[Avlrc]

Was watching that auction, heck that rifle went for less than 500 dollars (hammer price 425). A signed gun,with silver wire, don't make sense. Why cant I ever get a comparable Virginia rifle for such a deal?

[EFLee]

I was watching it too...from Massachusetts. Wish I had been there as it was poorly identified, poorly described, and poorly photographed. Those conditions make for a bargain when you can actually see what you are bidding on, and a roll of the dice when you cant. Someone got a great deal and I hope it was a member of this forum.

[Dennis Glazener]

I was at the auction and looked closely at that rifle and thought about bidding on it. Just remember that there is a 18% buyer premium plus 5% VA sales tax (for me anyway) and if you used a Visa card another 2%.

The rifle was decent condition but I had no interest in it other than reselling it and by the time all the $ were added on I would have been hard pressed to make anything on it and probably would have had my money tied up for quite awhile in today's market.
Dennis

[EFLee]

I ran the numbers on it too, figuring that if I could get it for about $350 sight unseen it would be worth the risk, the 21% buyers premium, and the cost of shipping. I would have bid more but 'tis the season...

[debnal]

I always figure that a decent original gun that costs less than a repro is a good deal.
Al