Smith and wesson shotgun?

Robinson · January 5, 2007, 04:23 PM

Can anyone give me any info of a model 3000 pump smith and wesson shotgun with a 28" modified barrel? I looking for values, years produced. I have a chance to buy one for 175, stock has a high gloss finish, deeply blued metal surfaces, a nice smith and wesson logo on the bottom of the stock. Looks to me like it should sell for much more. It's in fantastic condition with all the original papers and box!! Thanks.

Dfariswheel · January 5, 2007, 09:23 PM

The S&W Model 1000 auto and the Model 3000 pump gun were made for S&W by Howa of Japan.

These were fairly close copies of the Remington Model 1100 and Model 870 shotguns, and the Model 3000 is close enough that the 870 owner's manual can be used for disassembly.

S&W sold the guns from 1972 to 1984.
After dropping the guns, Mossberg picked them up and sold them for about one year.
After Mossberg dropped them, Howa imported them under their own name briefly before discontinuing the guns.

Gun Parts Corporation bought all of S&W and Mossberg's parts and sell spare parts, including a few police accessories for them.

These were very good guns, and for a time had a "cult" following among some individual police officers.
The guns were dropped for lack of sales, due to the fact that they just didn't have anything to offer over Remington.

A Model 3000 in 95% condition would be worth "about" $300, so $175 is a STEAL.

Robinson · January 6, 2007, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the info, just what I needed to know. I'll be picking it up tonight.

January 5, 2007, 04:23 PM	#1
Robinson Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 77	Smith and wesson shotgun? Can anyone give me any info of a model 3000 pump smith and wesson shotgun with a 28" modified barrel? I looking for values, years produced. I have a chance to buy one for 175, stock has a high gloss finish, deeply blued metal surfaces, a nice smith and wesson logo on the bottom of the stock. Looks to me like it should sell for much more. It's in fantastic condition with all the original papers and box!! Thanks.

January 6, 2007, 09:21 AM	#3
Robinson Member Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 77	Wow Thanks for the info, just what I needed to know. I'll be picking it up tonight.

January 5, 2007, 09:23 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The S&W Model 1000 auto and the Model 3000 pump gun were made for S&W by Howa of Japan. These were fairly close copies of the Remington Model 1100 and Model 870 shotguns, and the Model 3000 is close enough that the 870 owner's manual can be used for disassembly. S&W sold the guns from 1972 to 1984. After dropping the guns, Mossberg picked them up and sold them for about one year. After Mossberg dropped them, Howa imported them under their own name briefly before discontinuing the guns. Gun Parts Corporation bought all of S&W and Mossberg's parts and sell spare parts, including a few police accessories for them. These were very good guns, and for a time had a "cult" following among some individual police officers. The guns were dropped for lack of sales, due to the fact that they just didn't have anything to offer over Remington. A Model 3000 in 95% condition would be worth "about" $300, so $175 is a STEAL.