Adjustable comb on used sporting shotgun: Added Value?

[Dannicus]

I'm trying to figure out what I want to offer for a 686, bit I can't figure out if the fact that it has a Graco adjustable comb is a wash or if it adds to the price.

[bjl333]

People do pay additional for a adjustable comb from the factory. I don't believe any 686 came with an adjustable comb so the previous owner would have to pay $$$ to have one installed.

Yes, I do think a well done comb adds to the value of a shotgun. A poorly done one kills the value!

[Dannicus]

People do pay additional for a adjustable comb from the factory. I don't believe any 686 came with an adjustable comb so the previous owner would have to pay $$$ to have one installed.

Yes, I do think a well done comb adds to the value of a shotgun. A poorly done one kills the value!

Yeah, I couldn't find any record of 686s coming with a Graco comb. The one on this white Onyx I'm looking at was done flawlessly; as if it were factory.

[ysr_racer]

It costs about $200 to add an adjustable comb to a shotgun, so used I say it adds $100 to the value.

[Dannicus]

It costs about $200 to add an adjustable comb to a shotgun, so used I say it adds $100 to the value.

That sounds reasonable.

[sidious]

It costs about $200 to add an adjustable comb to a shotgun, so used I say it adds $100 to the value.

Is that a local (CA) price or shipped to somewhere? Reason why I'm asking is because I may need one put in.

[ysr_racer]

Send your gun to Rod's, you won't be sorry.

http://www.rodscustomstocks.com/

[Barry]

The Beretta 686 E was available with their factory fitted "Memory System" adjustable stock.

I fact if you go the the International Beretta site where the 686 family is still alive and well, the "686 E Sporting" and "686 E Trap" are still listed as being available with this option.

I wish I'd purchased this option with my 686 Sporting.

I wonder why Beretta discontinued the 686 skeet/trap/sporting in the US?

Barry

[ysr_racer]

In my experience, most of the time the factory adjustable hardware needs to be replaced with aftermarket stuff.

For some reason the factory stuff always comes loose.

There's a guy in Long Beach named Scott Steer (909-856-7171) that's supposed to do good work. I've never used him, but I've seen his work, and it looks good.