Worth Jumping On?

[jcizzle]

Father-in-law called me and has a Guy wanting to sell a mossberg 500A with 28" barrel for $200. I've been thinking to get a 12ga shotgun soon since i don't have one but haven't really started a real search. Considering the gun is in good shape, is this a deal i should jump on or nothing to be excited about?

 

[superdave65]

it's a pretty good price, I'd buy it if I were you. Not a steal, just a deal.

 

[jcizzle]

Thanks for the advice. Thought it sounded like a pretty decent deal but wasn't sure if it was worth making a purchase now that I was planning for a few months down the road. May go ahead and do it then.

 

[elwoodtrix]

well, since you're on OSA, you should try the tactics used here and offer $125 for that gun

 

[30BulletHoles]

well, since you're on OSA, you should try the tactics used here and offer $125 for that gun

^^^^^^^this

 

[Powerman620]

Then add a shoulder thingie and post it for $650

 

[jcizzle]

You guys are cracking me up. Guess I've not done enough bartering to hang with you guys. The real pros.

 

[csiedmond1]

$200 is not a bad price, I bought a nib one of these 20 yrs ago for $160 at Wal-mart with a 20" barrel!!!

 

[jcizzle]

I'm gonna call the guy in the a.m. what all should I ask?

type of choke?
does it have pistol grip? etc. etc.

I know I know, I'm a noob. bought my first firearm almost a year ago and this shotgun would make 4. carry pistol for each my wife and I. rifle, now a shotty. trying to stock up now that wife has decided she's cool with guns. :-) but still have alot to learn.

 

[Jeff405]

I've got the cheap one, Mossberg Maverick 88, had it about 5 years and it's a good solid gun.
Good price for the 500, I'd just ask how long they have owned it, any problems, ect. And in person check all the moving parts for any uneven wear and tear, look at the reciever and down the barrel for unusual wear or deep scratches.