Whatcha think bout this SG?

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VaughnT

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I've been wanting a pump defense gun for some time, but couldn't put my finger on any one weapon. Well, a good fella at work said he was wanting to part with a shotgun he had and would give me the case, 20 rounds of 3" 00, and the gun for $200. This is a good person so I thought it wouldn't hurt; he wouldn't think of scamming or the like.

What he showed up with was a 12g in mint condition. It was imported by a company in LasVegas and made in Brazil by a company called CBC. The furniture is a beautiful wood with perfect finish, though it's a bit large where it meets the receiver. The metal is clear and clean with no signs of rust or refinishing.

He says he bought the shotgun NIB five years ago, roughly, and never shot it. I believe it.

Any ideas as to what this lady is worth? Is the maker still in business? Are they reputed to be a serviceable weapon? Is there compatibility with aftermarket add-ons for the Rem/Moss shotguns?

I'm happy with her and am glad I could help out a coworker. No complaints. I would like more information, possibly a manual or fieldstrip info, but I'll be satisfied to keep her just as she is should there be no other option.

Thanks.
 
Sorry.

It's a model 586. Barrel marked for 2 3/4" and 3" shells. Full-length magazine tube holds 7? shells. Pump action.

Odd: magazine is parkerized. Barrel and Receiver are blued. Looks like a factory job, not a "home improvement".
 
Sorry, but....


Foreign made repeaters from Third World nations have a number of probs. Even when well made from a pirated design, the metal quality is suspect and parts availability may be a cruel joke.

And if there's anything the US gun industry does better than anyone,it's making a superbly reliable
/durable and effective pump gun that can be purchased by a working man for less than 1 week's pay.

I can see saving a few bucks on a deal, but for what you paid here, a police turnin 870 was within reach that would keep your family fed and protected for generations. Less common,37s, 1200s and 500s sometimes end up in cruisers and later on in gun shops as turnins.

This is probably not a junk gun, you did make a co-worker happy, and now you know. You didn't get the shaft,IMO, you just didn't get the most gun for the money.

HTH...
 
You're right, Dave. I sure didn't get much of a deal, though that case is very nice (it's a Boyt).

I took her out today and put three 3" rounds through her. Wow. Those magnums put the hurt to you, regardless of the weapon used. She didn't blow up, but I'll definitely be feeding her "low recoil" shells from now on.

I'm still searching for that right shotgun, and I gaurantee that I will never run into that perfect buy. Of course, doing a good deed is its own reward.

PS-> when I pulled up to the range, what did I happen to notice? A beautiful woman asking for shooting tips? Oh no. A puddle of very fresh antifreeze on my floor boards. Seems that my heater decided to go out on me, again!:mad:

Why is it that when you do find a good buy (Colt XSE stainless= $650) that something critical goes wrong and steers your money elsewhere? I hate that.
 
I've had gun money diverted to other uses many, many times. Eventually, tho one can accumulate a good collection of fairtomiddlin' guns by degrees.

One shotgun here was bought with my spare change. I cleaned out the jars where I throw my pocket change. Saving that up for a year or so was enough to pick up a police turnin 870.

Suggestion, try a few 2 3/4", 1 oz generic field loads. Lots less kick, and that thing needs a breakin.

HTH...
 
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