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May 23, 2007, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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Mossberg 500A for $100- How'd I do?
I was moving out of my old college apartment tonight, when I ran into our property's handy man. He asked me if I wanted a "Mossburger" 12ga for $100, so I said yes. I pretty much got it sight unseen, since it was dark outside.
He said that he'd never fired it, and that the original owner(a mutual friend) bought it new. I asked why he wass selling it, and he said it was on account of his crazy wife. I asked no more and gave him the cash. It came with two pistol grips(one Butler Creek and one unidentified), a Thompson-looking forward pistol grip, two boxes of shells, a cleaning rod(package unopened), and a 3" shell packed with dimes. I let him keep the dime-packed shell. I plan to try to trade off the three pistol grips, since they look goofy. It does look unfired, but there is bluing wear on the 7 shot mag tube. I stripped it down to clean out the cobwebs, and there was no sign of powder or soot in the receiver. Only slight surface rust and dust. Maybe he just sat there an racked the slide while watching TV? And did Mossberg ever offer a 20" barrel/7-shot combo, or is it something extra? I can't get over how easy it is to swap the barrel out. When I re-install it, do I do anything extra to ensure it seats all the way, or is it fool-proof? Is there such a thing as headspace on a shotgun?
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May 23, 2007, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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Ok, I know cussing on this forum is generally frowned upon... But holy **** what a deal.
As far as the headspace, on my maverick I havent done anything of the sort. And considering it comes with the barrel off from the factory I'm going to assume that it requires no headspacing etc. HOwever, quite the deal. Congrats. -Max. |
May 23, 2007, 02:19 AM | #3 |
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Holy expletive batman! You made out like a bandit there. Looks like you got bacon and cheese with that mossburger.
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May 23, 2007, 02:20 AM | #4 |
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Hedley....I hate you.
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May 23, 2007, 08:14 AM | #5 |
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Well, I guess that makes up for all the $150 Mosins and $200+ SKS's that I've bought. This is seriously the first gun purchase where I think I came out on top.
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May 23, 2007, 03:37 PM | #7 |
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Nice buy.
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May 23, 2007, 05:22 PM | #8 |
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I think that's a 500SP, Special Purpose, thats the one with the 20" barrel and 7rd mag. Nothing special about the barrel swap either. It really is that easy.
Also good move on getting rid of the pistol grips, I hate those things. Best deal I've seen on a "mossbuger" in a long time. |
May 24, 2007, 09:50 AM | #9 |
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Were you pointing any thing sharp at him when is "offer" was made? Jeez you did well.
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May 24, 2007, 10:06 AM | #10 |
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Take the serial number to the nearest cop that you can trust and get him to run a check on it. Tell him that someone wants to sell a gun but you want to be sure that it ain't stolen. Don't tell him it is in your possession.
If it's clean, have fun. If it ain't, get the handyman in the dark to refund your money. I've had this tried on me too many times. Fortunately, I am a retired cop and have friends that will tell me if the piece is stolen. Somehow these handymen have access to guns in most of the homes they work in. No accusation here, please understand. Just what I consider good advice. Should you ever have to use it, or have to pawn it, you could end up being charged with receiving stolen property. You can't be too careful nowadays with anybody. |
May 24, 2007, 10:28 AM | #11 |
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I got my 870 from a huntin' buddy that upgraded to a Browning SxS pigeon grade. It too set me back $100 with soft case.
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Mossburger....isn't that one of those newfangled health foods - a black bean patty and moss burger, with sprouts & avacado, on a sesame wheat roll?
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now there's a shady deal if I ever heard one.
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May 25, 2007, 02:24 PM | #14 |
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I'm getting ready to drop twice that on a very similar deal (Mossberg 500A w/ a 18.5" and a 28" barrel, all stock furniture) and not thinking it too much, so yeah you got a good deal.
And yeah, I'd check to make sure it isn't MIA from someones gun cabinet.
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May 27, 2007, 01:28 AM | #15 |
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early model 590
I believe that is a early 590,like when they first came out.
It most likely will hold 8 X 2 3/4 shells,7 x 3 inch. The magazine holddown nut is even with the end of the barrel. The barrel should come in under 20",like 19 1/2. Plus the bead is pressed or sodered into the barrel. Newer models have the 20" barrel that extends past the mag nut. And the reciever will not be drilled and tapped. I used to own a mariner 590 back in the MC Hammer days and it was one of the last real SS models,b4 they switched to marinecote. Sadly I sold it[ in the classifieds ] in my college days for rent money. I recently bought a SS 590 barrel off Ebay and it is a real SS barrel,cheap under $50 ,guy didn't know what he had!!
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Hey, you know I nabbed a 500A for $100 at Turner's once... grand opening of their Chino store. Anybody else here get that deal? |
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