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Good deal on a used 3" model at a local shop. Pump equipped friend wishes to join the double gun fraternety, inexpensively, if possible.
I'm leary of Spanish guns, more so those with single triggers/ejectors, this gun has neither.
Anyone?
Best,
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My only eperience is that I neearly bought one once, and replies to my internet quiries said a decent gun for the money (but that was a long time ago and I don't remember what "the money" was).
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. - Albert Einstein
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About $425 in this case, maybe a little less with cash. I've seen them, but, always on a rack, never in the field. Wondered if there might be a reason for that? We are going to look this afternoon.
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Never had a Model 30, but have had several low end boxlock Ugartecheas and they all worked well. Only kept the 16, but the 12s and the .410 were very functional field guns. (.410 was too little; 12s too big--16 JUUUST RIGHT). I would say comparable to the lowest end Bernardelli "VB" or "San Uberto" boxlocks (which I also like, as long as in small guage--12s also too heavy for upland use; great duck/coyote/turkey blasters).
I'd say that they are good starters, IF that particular model and gun fits the guy's physique and his proposed uses for the gun.
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I have a 30 12 gauge that I bought used in excellent condition about 4 years ago for $500. No issues with it so far.
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Had an Excel-imported m221 (leaves engraved on fences) otherwise a m30. Very tight, little use, choked mod/full, very plain wood. Bought 450; sold 700; it was bery good to me!
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I had a Uggie extractor 410 for a few yrs. Sold it to a good friend. It never failed in any way. POI was right on. Barrels were brazed together. I saw it last dove season and it brought down a few dove. I'd not hesitate on one if it was what was wanted in configuration and gauge.
Last edited by Chuck H; 02/27/10 02:55 PM.
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Great guns! Love them! Currently own a 16 and a 20. The 16 is the go anywhere in any weather gun. I opened the chokes to 3 & 6 and it will handle all tasks from quail to ducks.
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Wow.
$400, out the door. Capped pistol grip, 28" barrels, MOD/FULL chokes, 3" chambers, bland wood, but, honest-to-goodness English game gun handling. MAYBE 7 lbs, tops, good double trap gun, late season pheasant or duck boat gun with the appropriate non-tox loads. Ugly Pachmayer pad installed. Wouldn't want to feed it a steady diet of big loads, but, a guy could do it, if'n he had to. Everything worked, no excuses, great price. Friend is on board, and, for better or worse, is one of us.
The $450 Fox BSE 12 next to it was a slug by comparison. Really.
Thanks. Might have to find one like that for me.
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I've been happy with several of them. They're the best in that price range, IME & IMO. The firing pins are a bit soft but they're a bit soft in my AYA #2, as well. Firing pins are simple in design and easy to make. Kasenit makes them a little more durable.$400, and I would have bought it and God knows I don't "need" another double.
You did well, IMO.
> Jim Legg <
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