Model 1100 low serial number

[gbrooding]

Hello,

I just recently found this board, and have enjoyed reading the posts. My question... I have a Model 1100 that has a serial number of 1557 V. It was given to me by my grandfather along with the original purchase invoice. I know that the serial numbers started at 1001, so does this add any value to the gun at all? I would never sell it, and have used it for the last 25 years and love it, but was just curious if the low number means much?

Thanks,

Greg

[Jay Huber]

A low serial number doesn't add to the value, in fact it may decrease the value if improvements were made to the gun in the years that followed. Jay Huber RSA

[gbrooding]

Thanks, Jay. When my grandpa originally bought the gun, he bought an additional barrel with a polychoke on it. This barrel has been used almost exclusively, and the original barrel has been in a case since purchase. No modifications have ever been made, nothing to ever really fix. It's been a great gun.

Thanks again,
Greg

[Jay Huber]

I too have paid a premium for for a low serial number but mostly on an antique gun or a very limited production gun. Jay