Re: Chinese Brooms
About 4 years ago, I picked up one of the imported Brooms with all matching numbers, very good mechanical condition, but about 40% blue, and a worn barrel for $150. It is a mid/late 1930s manufacture since the S/N is in the 9xxxxx range (dont have the full number with me). There are no Chinese or other country markings so I am not sure where it was imported from. This is one I would not hesitate to shoot, but most I have seen are in BAD condition and the selling price now is about $250-300. There is a guy named Gene who advertises in the "Gun List" for reworked Brooms and they do look nice. His prices rebuild are in the $500-600 range. A friend of mine has a couple of them and they look new, good job of rework, but are not matched parts.
Marvin
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