This is my first off topic since i been posting here, so maybe jOe will spare me this one!
I have spotted a nice origianl(looking to me)model 17. The blue apears to me at about 70-75%. The wood a tad worse at 60%. From the eye it looked to have 28" barrels choked mod. Screws where all good, no pitting on the outside finish. Didn't check the bores(yet), what else do i need to look at before i start my haggling? I only have one other pump, a Win. model 12 20ga. skeet with straight grip and solid rib. This would make a nice mate? Purchase price was 225.00......so what do you'll think?