Mossberg Double barrel
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Mossberg Double barrel
Can anyone tell me about these guns? I've got a 5hp motor on c-list and a guy wants to trade for a 12gauge double barrel Mossberg, seeing as I got the motor for free I'm sure it's not a bad deal as long as it fires. I know a little about hand guns and rifles but to be honest I really don't know a whole lot about shotguns. Not sure if it's sideXside or over/under or any other details. Just wondering if these guns are any good or what the value might be on it.
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What model Mossberg???
"Silver Reserve", possibly???
On other forums, I've read that some people have dented the barrels from something as simple as leaning it against a table, car, etc.
The "Silver Reserve" is not comparable (in my not-so-humble opinion) as even a Stoeger O/U or SxS.
Personally. . . . I'd pass. YMMV.
"Silver Reserve", possibly???
On other forums, I've read that some people have dented the barrels from something as simple as leaning it against a table, car, etc.
The "Silver Reserve" is not comparable (in my not-so-humble opinion) as even a Stoeger O/U or SxS.
Personally. . . . I'd pass. YMMV.
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From: Clearwater Fl.
I don't know much about their double barrels, but their single barrel shot guns are quality shots guns that are affordable. You can shoot a Mossberg 500 all day long. I have the 835 Ultra Mag myself. I'm sure their double barrels are great guns. Find out what the model number is, and the condition. Here is a pic off of Mossberg's web site of the one I have. Here is a link to their web site.
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining
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I have this model:
I don't believe for a minute that the barrels dented from normal handling.
It sells for about $400 new, so you can decide whether a free motor is worth more to you. If that's the model, which we don't know. Nothing wrong with this shotgun, but it is just a low end O/U. Imported from Turkey. Not American made.
I don't believe for a minute that the barrels dented from normal handling.
It sells for about $400 new, so you can decide whether a free motor is worth more to you. If that's the model, which we don't know. Nothing wrong with this shotgun, but it is just a low end O/U. Imported from Turkey. Not American made.
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On the other hand, a Mossberg makes a poor boat anchor.
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Bill,
I guess you've never seen Dave or Chuck Norris hunt dove????
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No, but I'll bet a 5HP tears up a lot of good meat. I wouldn't use more than a 1HP my own self.
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I suppose seeing the prices of Ruger red label O/Us, Browning Citori's and Winchester mod 101 O/Us, the Mossberg would be a cheap way into O/Us if thats your thing.
And if its a good 5hp outboard motor we are talking about, no way I would trade........shotguns aren't much good for getting you out on the lake where the fish are.
And if its a good 5hp outboard motor we are talking about, no way I would trade........shotguns aren't much good for getting you out on the lake where the fish are.
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Heck, they still make em' down to about 2 1/2hp.........and they are more spendy than a good O/U shotgun.
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I have not shot one of Mossburgs O&U guns.IMO my 835 is as good of a pump shotgun as I have ever used. It has good patterns with every load I've used in it. I dropped it during a duck hunt & filled it full of mud. I ran a stick through the barrel & washed it out in the lake. It went right back to firing. I doubt my Browning Gold would do the same.Its my main hunting shotgun & I own about 20 more expensive shotguns. I'm sure the O&U they make is a good buy
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