Smith and Wesson

Young_Buck · December 11, 2005, 05:19 PM

I've got a line on a Smith and Wesson 1000M shotgun but I've never heard of a S&W long gun i need to know the good the bad and the ugly about it before i decide if i want to buy it

Dfariswheel · December 11, 2005, 08:01 PM

The S&W Model 1000 was made for S&W by Howa of Japan.

S&W sold the Model 1000, along with a near copy of the Remington 870, known as the Model 3000.
S&W sold the Model 1000 from 1972 to 1984.

The "M" version was the Magnum model with a steel receiver.
The other versions were aluminum.

After S&W dropped the shotgun line, Mossberg picked up both guns and sold them for a couple of years, before they too dropped them.
Mossberg sold them from 1986 to 1987.

The Howa-made Model 1000 was a good quality gun.
Apparently there was some problem with some "O" rings in the gas system needing to be replaced once in a while.

Gun Parts Corporation bought all the parts from both S&W and Mossberg, and they still sell most all parts.
http://www.e-gunparts.com

Currently, a S&W Model 1000 would be worth "about" $400 to $425 in 100% new condition.
Prices will vary depending on actual condition, and where it's for sale.

December 11, 2005, 05:19 PM	#1
Young_Buck Member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Canada Posts: 53	Smith and Wesson I've got a line on a Smith and Wesson 1000M shotgun but I've never heard of a S&W long gun i need to know the good the bad and the ugly about it before i decide if i want to buy it

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December 11, 2005, 08:01 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The S&W Model 1000 was made for S&W by Howa of Japan. S&W sold the Model 1000, along with a near copy of the Remington 870, known as the Model 3000. S&W sold the Model 1000 from 1972 to 1984. The "M" version was the Magnum model with a steel receiver. The other versions were aluminum. After S&W dropped the shotgun line, Mossberg picked up both guns and sold them for a couple of years, before they too dropped them. Mossberg sold them from 1986 to 1987. The Howa-made Model 1000 was a good quality gun. Apparently there was some problem with some "O" rings in the gas system needing to be replaced once in a while. Gun Parts Corporation bought all the parts from both S&W and Mossberg, and they still sell most all parts. http://www.e-gunparts.com Currently, a S&W Model 1000 would be worth "about" $400 to $425 in 100% new condition. Prices will vary depending on actual condition, and where it's for sale.