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Posted: 2/10/2009 3:41:02 AM EDT
| My uncle has an 870 Wingmaster that is at least 35 years old. I would guess maybe 200 rounds through it. His dad bought it from a drunk guy and now it is in his gun cabinet just sitting there. I would guess the last time it was shot was 20 years ago. He keeps it oiled and clean. I am thinking about asking to buy it. My question is, would taking a gun with some sentimental value to your uncle be a good gun to turn in to a HD gun? There is no sentimental value to me at all. I never met his dad and would feel better with it being used than not used. Would you ask to buy it and then change it up, and would you tell him your plans? Sorry so long winded. |
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Sure, I'd ask to buy it from him. However, I would not tell him of
any plans to modify his gun. A lot of times if you tell someone you're going to hack up their gun to which they may have fond memories of, it may change their mind on selling it to you. The way I see it, it's none of his business anyways. |
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My uncle has an 870 Wingmaster that is at least 35 years old. I would guess maybe 200 rounds through it. His dad bought it from a drunk guy and now it is in his gun cabinet just sitting there. I would guess the last time it was shot was 20 years ago. He keeps it oiled and clean. I am thinking about asking to buy it. My question is, would taking a gun with some sentimental value to your uncle be a good gun to turn in to a HD gun? There is no sentimental value to me at all. I never met his dad and would feel better with it being used than not used. Would you ask to buy it and then change it up, and would you tell him your plans? Sorry so long winded. Him being family makes things a lot more difficult than just any standard sell since he'll feel like even if he does sell it to you that he can always change his mind later. Of course I dont know how close he is, or even the type of person he is, but I could see it possibly causing some family tension if modifications are done. After all, it may be one of the last things he remembers his dad from and you just dont want to mess with things like that. Its just not worth the $250-300 to go buy a used one from pretty much any where. Family stuff is a touchy thing, and sentimental value is even more touchy, and sense none of us know your family, its going to have to be your choice as you have to live with the consequences. If I was in the situation, I'd just forget about it all together and go buy my own. Obviously he cares about it since he takes care of it, so let him have it as a memory. Maybe after you get yours, invite your uncle to go trap shooting with you or something so its not "wasted". |
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My uncle has an 870 Wingmaster that is at least 35 years old. I would guess maybe 200 rounds through it. His dad bought it from a drunk guy and now it is in his gun cabinet just sitting there. I would guess the last time it was shot was 20 years ago. He keeps it oiled and clean. I am thinking about asking to buy it. My question is, would taking a gun with some sentimental value to your uncle be a good gun to turn in to a HD gun? There is no sentimental value to me at all. I never met his dad and would feel better with it being used than not used. Would you ask to buy it and then change it up, and would you tell him your plans? Sorry so long winded. Him being family makes things a lot more difficult than just any standard sell since he'll feel like even if he does sell it to you that he can always change his mind later. Of course I dont know how close he is, or even the type of person he is, but I could see it possibly causing some family tension if modifications are done. After all, it may be one of the last things he remembers his dad from and you just dont want to mess with things like that. Its just not worth the $250-300 to go buy a used one from pretty much any where. Family stuff is a touchy thing, and sentimental value is even more touchy, and sense none of us know your family, its going to have to be your choice as you have to live with the consequences. If I was in the situation, I'd just forget about it all together and go buy my own. Obviously he cares about it since he takes care of it, so let him have it as a memory. Maybe after you get yours, invite your uncle to go trap shooting with you or something so its not "wasted". What he said |
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My uncle has an 870 Wingmaster that is at least 35 years old. I would guess maybe 200 rounds through it. His dad bought it from a drunk guy and now it is in his gun cabinet just sitting there. I would guess the last time it was shot was 20 years ago. He keeps it oiled and clean. I am thinking about asking to buy it. My question is, would taking a gun with some sentimental value to your uncle be a good gun to turn in to a HD gun? There is no sentimental value to me at all. I never met his dad and would feel better with it being used than not used. Would you ask to buy it and then change it up, and would you tell him your plans? Sorry so long winded. Him being family makes things a lot more difficult than just any standard sell since he'll feel like even if he does sell it to you that he can always change his mind later. Of course I dont know how close he is, or even the type of person he is, but I could see it possibly causing some family tension if modifications are done. After all, it may be one of the last things he remembers his dad from and you just dont want to mess with things like that. Its just not worth the $250-300 to go buy a used one from pretty much any where. Family stuff is a touchy thing, and sentimental value is even more touchy, and sense none of us know your family, its going to have to be your choice as you have to live with the consequences. If I was in the situation, I'd just forget about it all together and go buy my own. Obviously he cares about it since he takes care of it, so let him have it as a memory. Maybe after you get yours, invite your uncle to go trap shooting with you or something so its not "wasted". What he said +1 |
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Why not just buy a different 870, they are EVERYWHERE.... buy used from a pawn shop +1 I am not a huge fan of the 870 (they are the Ford Taurus of shotguns) but back when I was working at the local gun shop a guy bought a MINT 870 with a solid rib 26 or 28" barrel with the old corn cob forearm. Just a good looking classic pump gun. The customer bought it, then had our gunsmith cut the barrel down, add a surefire flashlight and side saddle. The customer was happy with his new HD shotgun, but I was sad to see a classic shotgun go to waste when Remington Express 870s are everywhere. 
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