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February 24, 2013
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The middle 15” BA is the one I just received delivery of today that I bought on Proxibid last week. I didn’t notice in the auction pics there’s no roll marks on it. What does this mean? Is this common? Or rare? Does it indicate a manufacturing location like Monson, Palmer or Norwich built? Overall it’s not perfect, but in way better condition in person than I thought from the pics, so I’m glad about that. Any input appreciated.
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Most likely one of Eric's....
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February 24, 2013
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Interesting, I never thought of that. Thanks!
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July 12, 2020
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rwsem said
Most likely one of Eric's....
Would that affect the value, make it it worth more?
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February 24, 2013
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My guess is if you offer a buyer a 15” DW BA and an equivalent from EWK without the roll mark, the DW would be chosen first every time. This leads me to believe the DW is valued higher, but due to rarity, both are close in value. DW will always be valued higher IMHO. Nonetheless, given the high quality of EWK’s BAs, I’m happy with the $1417.42 I paid.
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July 12, 2020
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I figured Eric's may be more rare plus the quality of his offerings. But I guess there is only one original.
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March 28, 2023
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Wow that's 3 more than I have! You have quite the 15 inch barrel collection!
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December 4, 2011
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I sold my 15 BA, they are totally impractical, Other than bragging rights.
I find 10 to 12 inch still shootable off hand, 15 requires a rest. And honestly, I'll grab a carbine or other rifle if I need a rest or the range.
For the money, I can get a complete gun that I can actually shoot.
I also don't change BA's often once I get one set up on a gun that I like.
I have a decent assortment of BA's and pistol pacs, but they aren't the focus of my collection.
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July 12, 2020
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They are good for hunting Batman!!!!
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January 24, 2019
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605Dart said
They are good for hunting Batman!!!!
LOL the first pack I bought with that included the 15" my son called it the batman gun. now I have 3-15" but 6 -.357 including a SS plus 2 -.44 including a SS not to mention the rest of the collection
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March 25, 2013
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A nice start. Now you have to find all 4 shroud styles in 15". VH, H, Standard and V. The rare one is the unvented Heavy.
Large frame guns top out at 10" from the factory but EWK made some 15 inchers I believe. Seems it would be a little muzzle heavy.
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