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REMINGTON 1100 AT THE PAWN SHOP

JFAHEYJFAHEY Member Posts: 35 ✭✭
edited February 2008 in Ask the Experts
I found an 1100 at a pawn shop today that looks like it was used as a hammer. The barrel/receiver aren't too bad, but the stock has 1/8" to 1/4" dents from something sharp all over it. A refinish would be seious pain. What would be a fair offer for this gun. Thanks, Joe
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  • gruntledgruntled Member Posts: 8,218 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    A new stock isn't too expensive but you may find that some pretty bad dents can be taken out with wet cloth & a hot iron. Practice on a piece of old wood & you will see how you can often steam some pretty bad dents out.
    Of course you should point them out & try to get as good a price as you can.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    I would not spend any time with it until you know it will function properly. The dents came from misuse and I would guess the receiver was attached when the misuse occurred.

    Horseapplee
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  • JFAHEYJFAHEY Member Posts: 35 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I pointed out all the defects and they offered it to me for $250.00 Is it worth this price??
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  • mrbrucemrbruce Member Posts: 3,374
    edited November -1
    1100 stocks are pretty common to find, and the price is in line if it's something you need.
    Dents can be steamed out with a iron and a damp cloth, but if the grain itself has been broken it won't work very well.
    If it's just a hunting shotgun, fill the voids with a filler and paint it up in a nice camo pattern.
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  • MBKMBK Member Posts: 2,918 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is too much for that shotgun. Keep looking.
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  • gotstolefromgotstolefrom Member Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It would have to be fully operational for me to give $250 .... that isn't outrageous, just a bit too much for me if I have to make repairs.

    Try the heat and moisture to swell out bangs and dents. Then consider mrbruce's advice...that sounds like a good solution to me.

    Good Luck and ENJOY !
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    it sounds like someone parked an old atv on the showroom and the mud still on it with a flat tire. would you REALLY buy something like that?

    what do you intend to do with the gun?
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • JFAHEYJFAHEY Member Posts: 35 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I planned on using it as a deer/bird gun. By next fall I'll need to find a buck barrel for it as it has a 26" vent rib on it now. I wanted something gas operated because I've got a bum shoulder and the 870 leaves me sore for a few days. It doesn't have to be pretty by any means, but I don't want to get taken either. I appreciate the advice you guys are giving me
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  • golferboy426golferboy426 Member Posts: 970 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    heck I'll sell you a mint one with a factory recoil pad and and extra slug barrel for 400. My email is tommurtha@yahoo.com. I sell on GB as golferboy426
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  • triple223taptriple223tap Member Posts: 385 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    heck I'll sell you a mint one with a factory recoil pad and and extra slug barrel for 400.

    Good deal, grab it....
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