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The gun: Mossberg New Haven 600-AT 12-gauge
Mid-1970's manufacture, wood furniture.
30" full choke vent rib barrel.
Located in the bargain rack at the local gun emporeum.
Dry as old bones and full of fluff and dust bunnies in every nook and cranny. Hasn't been shot much but has been sitting a while, lots of dings and scratches and scuffs from improper handling and careless storage.
Price was quite reasonable for a Mossberg 500.
The previous owner has electro-penciled their social security number in the underside of the barrel and the action tube (can't see it without dismounting the barrel though). Also, after pulling off the buttpad and the decorative plate on the bottom of the wrist, there are initials and a Christmas present date and other info burned into the wood.
So, would you buy it?
There's a catch.
See that little red tag on the buttstock?
Here's a closeup:
Well, that explains why it has been out of action for 30 years and has been treated like it was thrown in a locker and only taken out to be dropped- IT WAS!
So, now would you buy it?
Mid-1970's manufacture, wood furniture.
30" full choke vent rib barrel.
Located in the bargain rack at the local gun emporeum.
Dry as old bones and full of fluff and dust bunnies in every nook and cranny. Hasn't been shot much but has been sitting a while, lots of dings and scratches and scuffs from improper handling and careless storage.
Price was quite reasonable for a Mossberg 500.
The previous owner has electro-penciled their social security number in the underside of the barrel and the action tube (can't see it without dismounting the barrel though). Also, after pulling off the buttpad and the decorative plate on the bottom of the wrist, there are initials and a Christmas present date and other info burned into the wood.
So, would you buy it?
There's a catch.
See that little red tag on the buttstock?
Here's a closeup:
Well, that explains why it has been out of action for 30 years and has been treated like it was thrown in a locker and only taken out to be dropped- IT WAS!
So, now would you buy it?