Was shopping online for a Retro Grade shot gun

[wcd]

So have a safe in the barn, I am wanting to keep something out there for that just in case moment. We seem to be getting a higher than normal amount of venomous snakes this year. So I was looking to keep a shotgun out there, I came across a Tolkarev Turkish made one very similar to the Mossberg Retro Grade shotgun for around $250.00 anyone have any experience with them?

thanks

 

[snapping turtle]

ok you are In Tennessee.

Snakes with poison not common in Indiana. Now everyone will tell you they have copperheads and rattlesnakes right up to the chicago line in Indiana.

If that shotgun is the one I saw that looked like an 1897 riot gun it should be fine. Turkish walnut with no checkering. Parkerized finish was ok. Had dual action bars. I think that shop had another version but I only looked at the riot version.

 

[wcd]

ok you are In Tennessee.

Snakes with poison not common in Indiana. Now everyone will tell you they have copperheads and rattlesnakes right up to the chicago line in Indiana.

If that shotgun is the one I saw that looked like an 1897 riot gun it should be fine. Turkish walnut with no checkering. Parkerized finish was ok. Had dual action bars. I think that shop had another version but I only looked at the riot version.

That’s what I thought about the snakes we lost a registered Doe a while back that was $2500.00 gone in short order. We had a Necropsy done, as she was healthy and had no symptoms prior to death.

I did notice a they had a marine version out as well, thinking I might just go with the black version. I just don’t want to spend a lot for a barn gun.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

Oftentimes I have been able to find old single shot shotguns for around 100, I love the simplicity and balance, and they're of a quality where I don't mind if they get dinged up. Way off topic but wanted to offer an alternative.

 

[Leadeye]

Bolt action clip fed shotguns can be had pretty cheaply.

 

[wcd]

Bolt action clip fed shotguns can be had pretty cheaply.

Wow never knew there was such a thing. Thanks for sharing I learned something new. Looks like there were some nice looking ones with wood stocks.

 

[Mgderf]

Mossberg Maverick is a reliable yet inexpensive shotgun.

 

[MrSmitty]

If you were here in Indiana, there is an old .410 single shot for sale in the classifieds, wish I had the extra money to buy it....

 

[Bigtanker]

Mossberg Maverick is a reliable yet inexpensive shotgun.

Hard to beat this right here.

And they are cheaper than the one you mentioned in the OP.



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[DadSmith]

Hard to beat this right here.

And they are cheaper than the one you mentioned in the OP.

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I think I want one of those with the 7 shot tube.
Can you get aftermarket wood furniture for them?

 

[Bigtanker]

I think I want one of those with the 7 shot tube.
Can you get aftermarket wood furniture for them?

I think regular 500 furniture will work.

 

[wcd]

Hard to beat this right here.

And they are cheaper than the one you mentioned in the OP.

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Thank you

 

[Mij]

Bolt action clip fed shotguns can be had pretty cheaply.

Wow never knew there was such a thing. Thanks for sharing I learned something new. Looks like there were some nice looking ones with wood stocks.

Mossberg made a quality line of these, can be found easily for under 200.

Oftentimes I have been able to find old single shot shotguns for around 100, I love the simplicity and balance, and they're of a quality where I don't mind if they get dinged up. Way off topic but wanted to offer an alternative.

It’s what we keep in both barns with a elastic 5 round holder on the stock, about 100 bucks.

Hard to beat this right here.

And they are cheaper than the one you mentioned in the OP.

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Can’t be beat for price and versatility. Good luck with your decision.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Hard to beat this right here.

And they are cheaper than the one you mentioned in the OP.

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We have one. I dont shoot it much but when I do it works

 

[edporch]

ok you are In Tennessee.

Snakes with poison not common in Indiana. Now everyone will tell you they have copperheads and rattlesnakes right up to the chicago line in Indiana.
-Snip-

I grew up in Jasper County in NW Indiana and in past times there were more copperheads in the area.

Through the years in genealogy looking through old local papers going back to the early 1900's I'd see stories in passing of people being bitten by copperheads.
I EVEN remember a story of a little girl being bitten by a copperhead in their yard and died.

 

[Winamac]

Might I recommend the lesser known Winchester Model 140 shotgun. It is a semi-auto with Win-choke screw in chokes. Picked mine up for $259.00 on GB. Great inexpensive shotguns that for me function well. Just a thought.

 

[DadSmith]

I think regular 500 furniture will work.

What I've been seeing online that is correct. 500 and 590 furniture will fit the maverick 88.
Thanks Bigtanker.

 

[Bigtanker]

What I've been seeing online that is correct. 500 and 590 furniture will fit the maverick 88.
Thanks Bigtanker.

I think the two main differences are the 500 has the tang safety and uses a dual action bar. The 88 has a trigger guard safety and a single action bar. Other than that, pretty much the same gun.

 

[LarryC]

ok you are In Tennessee.

Snakes with poison not common in Indiana. Now everyone will tell you they have copperheads and rattlesnakes right up to the chicago line in Indiana.

If that shotgun is the one I saw that looked like an 1897 riot gun it should be fine. Turkish walnut with no checkering. Parkerized finish was ok. Had dual action bars. I think that shop had another version but I only looked at the riot version.

There are (or were) several venom's snakes in Indiana! Several years ago my BIL had a snake that lived in his barn near Delphi. Sister was not fond of the Idea but he said it kept the rats population down.

Came a day his teen-aged son caught the snake and took it to his high school Biology class for show and tell. The teacher confiscated the snake and drove to BIL's house - captured several young snakes and informed my BIL they were Copperheads!

Sister allowed NO snakes on the property after that.

Also I have ran into one Copperhead on my Aunts farm in the woods near Lake Village (dispatched it) back in the 1950's - Also found a couple of Water moccasins in a ditch where we picked Asparagus in the same time period, near DeMotte.

Found one very small Eastern rattle snake near a railroad in Roselawn in the 50's. As these were all in the 50's and 60's (I am 81) you may be right as to today - don't know!

 

[Route 45]

Mossberg Maverick is a reliable yet inexpensive shotgun.

This is the correct answer.