My LGS has a significant consignment section, compiled mostly of older hunting rifles and shotguns.
Every time I go in, regardless of what I'm there for, I stroll through the 4-5 racks of beat up wood stocks and half-loved barrels, blueing fading and handle the old Remingtons, Ithacas, Winchesters and Stevens, tempted to take one home and "clean it up" and put it back to use.
I can't justify purchasing anymore O/U's and my pump is only used a few times a year, so obviously I need an autoloader!
My most prized firearm is my Browning Citori O/U 12ga. She was my great uncles and was made in 1973. I have personally put thousands of rounds through it without a single issue. I can't imagine what had been shot through that gun in the 30-some years before it was given to me.
This makes me think that a beater semi could use some new springs and a deep clean and be good to go for next duck season.
Anybody here a pawn shop or consignment shopper with luck with Semis in the past?
Every time I go in, regardless of what I'm there for, I stroll through the 4-5 racks of beat up wood stocks and half-loved barrels, blueing fading and handle the old Remingtons, Ithacas, Winchesters and Stevens, tempted to take one home and "clean it up" and put it back to use.
I can't justify purchasing anymore O/U's and my pump is only used a few times a year, so obviously I need an autoloader!
My most prized firearm is my Browning Citori O/U 12ga. She was my great uncles and was made in 1973. I have personally put thousands of rounds through it without a single issue. I can't imagine what had been shot through that gun in the 30-some years before it was given to me.
This makes me think that a beater semi could use some new springs and a deep clean and be good to go for next duck season.
Anybody here a pawn shop or consignment shopper with luck with Semis in the past?