One of the guys at work fell ill and needed to sell off some of his guns to help make ends meet. When he said he had a tactical shotgun similar to our issued weapons, I told him I'd buy it.
Long story short, what he described as a Mossberg 500 series turned out to be some kind of off-brand. I don't regret buying it as it helped him and his family out, and I'm sure I didn't get a good deal for it, but I'm wondering about refurbishing it.
The only identifying marks I can find are just forward of the loading gate on the receiver.
"Revelation...Made in USA...Western Auto...R310AB...12GA"
On the barrel the only markings are for a free owner's guide: Request from POB 497, New Haven, CT 06473. This is a replacement barrel, but the original 28" barrel has even less info, reading only:
"Chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in. shells"...12 GA. - 28 Inch Modified Choke - Made in USA"
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Bottom line: Who made the gun? What's it's value/age? Is it compatible with aftermarket products fitting the Mossberg or Remington line?
As I said earlier, I consider $200 a small loss if this weapon can't be retrofitted and revamped as the purchase helped a buddy and his family. That doesn't mean I'm not hoping for good words from this sage audience.
Don't hold me in suspense!
Long story short, what he described as a Mossberg 500 series turned out to be some kind of off-brand. I don't regret buying it as it helped him and his family out, and I'm sure I didn't get a good deal for it, but I'm wondering about refurbishing it.
The only identifying marks I can find are just forward of the loading gate on the receiver.
"Revelation...Made in USA...Western Auto...R310AB...12GA"
On the barrel the only markings are for a free owner's guide: Request from POB 497, New Haven, CT 06473. This is a replacement barrel, but the original 28" barrel has even less info, reading only:
"Chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in. shells"...12 GA. - 28 Inch Modified Choke - Made in USA"
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Bottom line: Who made the gun? What's it's value/age? Is it compatible with aftermarket products fitting the Mossberg or Remington line?
As I said earlier, I consider $200 a small loss if this weapon can't be retrofitted and revamped as the purchase helped a buddy and his family. That doesn't mean I'm not hoping for good words from this sage audience.
Don't hold me in suspense!