cdb Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'm looking for a cheap pump action; I pretty much know what I want. If I find something that's an FAC how would I go about getting it crimped, re-rated for a SGC and how much does all that cost? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Not 100% sure but I seem to remember Chichester Armoury telling me they had to send it off to be proofed, it would cost like 75 quid or something and take a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 You'll have to get it re-proofed, so after the crimp and it being sent off (all by the RFD) it has to be checked by the proof house and send back. Including the cost of packaging and posting I'm guessing you wouldn't want to attempt it with less than £150 in your pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 CDB why not just buy a pump that's a 3 shot :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdb Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 You'll have to get it re-proofed, so after the crimp and it being sent off (all by the RFD) it has to be checked by the proof house and send back. Including the cost of packaging and posting I'm guessing you wouldn't want to attempt it with less than £150 in your pocket. Jesus, I never thought it would be that much. :blink: CDB why not just buy a pump that's a 3 shot :blink: It's looking like it, yeah. I was thinking about a Mossberg but most old (i.e. cheap) ones look a bit beaten up so I looked into getting a nice new stock, forend and slightly shorter barrel. I then saw a tidy looking cheap FAC Mossberg for sale. After totalling the cost of an older model plus new parts, this came out dearer than the FAC model. However, now I'm hearing the crimping and reproofing might add the thick end of £150 to the bill, my first option is looking more realistic. I have to remember I'll only be buying this for a bit of fun. Thanks for the advice chaps. Helpful and informative as ever. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 You should just look at 3 shot shotguns. Al the hassle that would be involved in getting it crimped would put the seller completely off, as he'd have to get all the work and proofing done under his ticket and then sell it to you. There are plenty of 3 shot ones about. Just ask on here and someone will more than likely be selling one in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHunter Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi Have you a reason for a pump action rather than a semi? TH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdb Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi Have you a reason for a pump action rather than a semi? TH Nothing written in stone. I shoot an O/U but was talking to a chap at the club who loves his pump. I thought it sounded like fun. I have a couple of hundred quid to spare. I got to looking at the SF style Mossbergs and thought they looked pretty cool - childish I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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