[ArmedBear]

It's really tight. (I think it's the old Stevens but am not sure how to know for sure.)

Greener lockup, with vent rib, single trigger and pistol grip stock.

Rust here and there around the exterior, but not the bores. Stock wear, chips. 2 3/4" chambers, 28" barrels.

Looks like a decent field beater, and it fits and swings well when I try it.

Worth $180?

[Red Tornado]

There's probably some kind of brand cross reference somewhere but I don't know where.
But I'd say a tight, functioning, 12ga SxS that fits and swings well is definitely worth $180. I'd try to talk them down just on principle, but I wouldn't try too hard and I'd be thrilled.

Someone may come along with an actual value of much less, but yeah, I think it sounds like a winner...and just in time for dove season.
RT

[Oldnamvet]

Sounds reasonable to me. It would even be better IMO if it had double triggers. It is always nice if, depending on the range, you can select instantly which choke barrel you are going to fire.

[ArmedBear]

Oh, agreed. But it's not like I'm ordering it from a catalog or anything.:D

(I neglected to look and see if it had a barrel selector.)

[davinci]

"Old Sears Roebuck 12 Gauge double -- worth getting? "

Is it worth shooting?

[ArmedBear]

That's what I don't know.

It's at the shop. I don't know if these old things are regulated worth anything, if they have mechanical problems, etc.

It feels fine at the shop, but other than that, I can't really tell.

[Ron James]

There are a number of cross reference charts available, e-gunparts has one that covers hundreds of store brand guns, not all of them , but most.

[Blue .45]

This is a cross reference I found on the web awhile back. Someone else might have a more extensive list.


Sears model 42MDL is a Marlin 980.
Sears model 101-7 and 101-7C are Stevens 311.
Sears 101-25 is a Stevens 59.
Sears 101-40,SEAR 101.10080,Cotter and Co model 948 , and Coast to Coast Model 946,are all a Stevens model 940.The Coast to Coast model 946E is a Stevens 940E,and Coast to Coast model 946Y is a Stevens 940Y.
Sears 101-1120 is a Stevens 951.
Sears 101-1380 is a Stevens 18C.
Sears 101-1610 is a Fox DBL.
Sears 101-1701 is a Fox BDE 540.
SEARS 101-2830 IS A STEVENS 73.
Sears 101-5350 is a Stevens 18.
Sears 101-5380 is a Stevens 53DS.
Sears 101-5410 is a Stevens 18S.
Sears 101-52772 is a Stwevens 65M.
Sears 101-53521 is a Stevens 340.
Sears 101-5410D is a Stevens 18.
Sears 101-5350D is a Stevens 18D.
Sears 101-5380D is a Stevens 18DA
Sears 101-1701.C is a Fox BSE Dbl.

[ArmedBear]

Oh crap.

I guess I'll go and look at what's AFTER the 101.:)

[Fred Fuller]

The Sears Model 101-7D here that used to be my mom's house gun (she has a Beretta Storm 9mm carbine now, the shotgun recoil got to be too much for her when she turned 79) is a 20 gauge Stevens 311 SXS.

Two triggers and no vent rib, tho...

lpl/nc

[Okiecruffler]

Single trigger does not compute. Should be a Stevens 311. Hard for me to pass up any American SXS for under 2 bills.

[35Rem]

Is it a 16 gauge? (Just kidding ArmedBear)

If it's a Savage/Stevens brand, absolutely.
Great guns, especially if it "fits" you. I grew up on the things, so I am biased, but they are regulated just fine and will last a long time. They are also getting more expensive every day. Can't find a decent one for much less than 300 usually.
And yes, mine is a 16 (dad has the 20);)

[SASS#23149]

several years ago I saw a Sears double the said 'Mrooku' on the bottom.Now THAT one I shulda grabbed.!

At 180'ish I'd say it's a good buy on the one you've seen.

[ArmedBear]

Is it a 16 gauge? (Just kidding ArmedBear)

I'd buy a 16, especially an old double that best exploits the 16's best attributes.

I would, however, put in an order for dies from Mec at the same time.:)

I came close to buying an old Ithaca Western Arms Long Range Gun in 16, but I needed other things first.

The thing is, I have 3 shotshell reloaders where I'm sitting right now, and I've used them a lot. I wouldn't recommend a 16 to a newbie who expects to buy shells at Wally World.:)