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Old August 27, 2009, 06:46 PM   #1
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These things just seem to follow me home.........







I just had to stop in the LGS at lunch today...................

Wingmaster Magnum 28" Remchoke. It has wear marks. It will have more.......
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Old August 27, 2009, 06:53 PM   #2
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And if you say this is one of those $200 finds, I'm gonna SCREAM!!!!!!....

Seriously, nice gun
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Old August 27, 2009, 06:57 PM   #3
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It was a little more than that.......275 OTD.........They had 299+tax on it, but I negotiated a bit.

Less than I would have spent on an express at wally world........
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Old August 27, 2009, 08:11 PM   #4
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Ahh...if only I had the space. Right now, all I have left are "nooks and crannies" when it comes to storing weapons. I guess Ill just have to buy a bigger home if I want to expand my long gun collection.

BTW- Nice find...
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Old August 27, 2009, 08:54 PM   #5
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This one filled the last open slot in my long gun safes. I could add a pistol or two at this point with available secure storage, but would have to add a safe to add any more long guns.

I sold off a HD/Slug hunting configured 870 express a couple months back in order to purchase a revolver so it was nice to add back that 870 today and in turn upgrade it to the Wingmaster .
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Old August 27, 2009, 10:12 PM   #6
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Nice huntin' piece ya found there. Priced right too.
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Old August 28, 2009, 12:05 AM   #7
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If you guys are haveing storage issues, I have plenty of available space. Just send them my way. I promise that I will love and take care them.
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Old August 28, 2009, 07:46 AM   #8
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If I am closer than Big G, you could send them this way. I promise to caress them and clean them and grease them and let them know they are loved.
I bought a new house, now I need a new safe. If you send them to me, it would help me convince the wife I should have a safe for them.
Beautiful Shotgun.
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Old August 28, 2009, 08:13 AM   #9
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Great find.

By rescuing that old but lovable 870, you paid up your PETP dues for the year.

Enjoy...
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Old August 28, 2009, 11:46 AM   #10
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PETP => People for the Ethical Treatment of Pumpguns???



I expect this one will get some time in a dove field next weekend. It'll also likely get use by the nephews on some deer drives later this year.
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Old August 28, 2009, 05:40 PM   #11
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Man, great gun. Here is my latest addition (I plan to give it to my Dad). If I tell you what I paid for it, you will only get mad. I called Remington for the date, it was born in 1955. I'm really happy about this one - this will be a gun passed down to my kids when we have them.

I would estimate the metal at greater that 90%. The part that looks like it is worn is glare from the sun.



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Old August 28, 2009, 08:06 PM   #12
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Number Six here was made in 1955. I may use it on a dove shoot next week.

Yours has less obvious wear and I like that fiddle back grain.

Enjoy....
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Old August 28, 2009, 09:00 PM   #13
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Indeed that is gorgeous wood.......
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