I almost traded my 870 for a handgun. The 870 is an old wingmaster that I bought used a few years ago. It is in 98% condition. The reason why I wanted to sell it is that I broke my leg in September had surgery and I have two plates and twelve screws in my leg. Needless to say I can not go hunting. When I was packing the gun up I had a change of heart, I looked at my son and decided to keep it. Maybe in a few years I can go hunting and bring my son, and that is priceless.
Almost got rid of my 870.
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Good choice!!
I bought my son a 20 gauge when he was about 6 weeks old (as far as my wife knows LOL), and will have to buy him another when he is old enough to shoot because I could not resist shooting it. It is my favorite now!! When he can go hunting with me I will be in heaven!
I bought my son a 20 gauge when he was about 6 weeks old (as far as my wife knows LOL), and will have to buy him another when he is old enough to shoot because I could not resist shooting it. It is my favorite now!! When he can go hunting with me I will be in heaven!
DAVID NANCARROW
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ruger357
Hope that leg heals soon for you, but if it doesn't, there is some bird hunting which requires little to no walking. I'm missing a leg and can't walk so far, so I have a fast couple of kids and a slow old dog to make my day
Hope that leg heals soon for you, but if it doesn't, there is some bird hunting which requires little to no walking. I'm missing a leg and can't walk so far, so I have a fast couple of kids and a slow old dog to make my day
Lots of classics out there with which you just hate to part company. Your 870 will mean a lot to you and your son. I sold many a HG and rifle when my kids were small (for saftey's sake and to appease my wife which insured MY continued health and well being). I should have bought a bigger safe, for I dearly miss them and their increased value. 
Hope your leg gets back to 100%. And just think of all the fun you'll have at airport security. "Please empty you pockets of all metal and go thru again."
Hope your leg gets back to 100%. And just think of all the fun you'll have at airport security. "Please empty you pockets of all metal and go thru again."
DAVID NANCARROW
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got so disgusted with airport security that I finally hit the release button on my prosthesis and hopped through the x-ray. The idgit was still standing by the machine holding my leg with an open mouth and I had to ask her for my leg back. Yeah, I feel safe.
(Wiping spewed coffee off monitor)....
David, it's a miracle they didn't take it as a possible impact weapon. Thanks for that mental picture. I've a little metal in me and trip the detector going through. I usually just back up to the person holding the wand and tell them to give me my thrill.
Ruger, I recall the guns I've let get away from me more than the ones I've had to pass on getting.
A family 870 is a practical heirloom that can feed and protect your descendants for generations.
David, it's a miracle they didn't take it as a possible impact weapon. Thanks for that mental picture. I've a little metal in me and trip the detector going through. I usually just back up to the person holding the wand and tell them to give me my thrill.
Ruger, I recall the guns I've let get away from me more than the ones I've had to pass on getting.
A family 870 is a practical heirloom that can feed and protect your descendants for generations.