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RAY WOODROW 3RD
December 12, 2001, 06:43 PM
Walked into my local gun shop today and was ambushed by the gunsmith who I was there to see. The shop had a Maverick 12 gauge shotgun for sale that accepted 2 3/4 or 3" shells, had the synthetic forearm and stock, beaded front sight and sling swivels. With the shotgun they were including 2 extra barrels. One had adjustable iron sights and was ported at the end of the barrel,I think 5 times on each side of the front sight. The other was a vented barrel with double beads on it and the ability to use choke tubes. I was going there to ask about a gun he was working on for me but this combo seemed to good to be true. The price of this set up was $200.00. Did I make out like a bandit or did I break even?:confused: Off course I bought the shotgun. It was used but in great condition, minus a scratch on the top of the reciever.;)

9mmMike
December 12, 2001, 06:57 PM
I've no idea what a Maverick is but you sure got a lot of stuff for 200.00. If that was an 870, it would be a real steal.
Happy birthday by the way.
Mike

Benjamin
December 12, 2001, 07:12 PM
The Mavericks are slightly off-brand Mossbergs (Made by Mossberg, as a cheaper version of the 500)

That sounds like a good deal, with two barrels.

Al Thompson
December 12, 2001, 08:58 PM
I'd vote for the bandit side. It's a Mossberg 500 with some cosmetic differences IIRC. The two barrels are $60 each at least, so you got the receiver for $20.00.

Shoot the heck out of it and enjoy yourself!

Giz

C.R.Sam
December 12, 2001, 09:21 PM
Sounds like you did ok if you use the spare barrels for jack handles or wrench extensions.:)

Sam

Dave McC
December 13, 2001, 06:35 AM
You did fine. I wouldn't call it a steal, but I'd have bought it in a heartbeat,even if it's not an 870.