poomwah
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I used to have a Stevens 311 12 gauge that the previous owner had chopped the barrel down to about 20 inches or so. I took about another 1/4 inch off of it cleaning up up the cut. I absolutely loved that gun. Like a dumbass, I was living somewhere where I couldn't shoot it, and needed some money, and sold it. I've missed it ever since.
Last fall I found a decent deal on another one with 28 inch barrels. I like it, but not as much as my old one. I'd enjoy it more if it was cut down like my old one. But any time I say anything about it, I get jumped on about how bad an idea it is and how it will destroy the gun and its value.
It seems to me like it would increase its value to me, personally. As far as resale value, I'm not sure it really has any to begin with. The case coloring has long since worn off. The barrels have been cold blued. The original finish on the wood is also long gone. There are two cracks that have been repaired in the stock. The grip section of the stock and the comb have also been re-shaped. Doesn't seem like there's much to lose.
The gun doesn't really serve any role other than for fun. I have the tools, skill, and experience to shorten the barrel and re-install the bead (even though my old one didn't even have the bead, I kept meaning to put one on, but loved shooting it the way it was, but never got around to it). So, what do you guys think?
Last fall I found a decent deal on another one with 28 inch barrels. I like it, but not as much as my old one. I'd enjoy it more if it was cut down like my old one. But any time I say anything about it, I get jumped on about how bad an idea it is and how it will destroy the gun and its value.
It seems to me like it would increase its value to me, personally. As far as resale value, I'm not sure it really has any to begin with. The case coloring has long since worn off. The barrels have been cold blued. The original finish on the wood is also long gone. There are two cracks that have been repaired in the stock. The grip section of the stock and the comb have also been re-shaped. Doesn't seem like there's much to lose.
The gun doesn't really serve any role other than for fun. I have the tools, skill, and experience to shorten the barrel and re-install the bead (even though my old one didn't even have the bead, I kept meaning to put one on, but loved shooting it the way it was, but never got around to it). So, what do you guys think?