MrPhantom Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 I bought a mint Benelli Supernova last week. Will be nice to shoot a gun that I don’t feel too precious about. This is the short barrelled (24”) version but it is almost as long overall as my Browning O/U. The previous owner had lost the spare chokes 🙄 but I was able to source an extended Briley from a member on here. The LOP was a tad short as standard - I needed at least 0.5“ extra. Benelli replacement pads for ComforTech stocks are £100!! I ended up buying an aftermarket (non Benelli) spacer instead which seemed to do the trick. Looking forward to a fun day on the clays on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Looks great, have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Evening Gents, As I type (8/7/20) there's a Stevens Model 67 series E @£ 165 advertised by Guns and Guns of Surrey if anyone's interested? It's FAC but at that money would be worth converting to Sec ? Hope this is of use to a fellow 'pumper'! Regards to all Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I'm about to venture into the world of pumps for wildfowling. I'm just home from the RFD, and I'd appreciate some guidance. A used Benelli Nova and a new SXP camo are about the same money. A used Super Nova is £100 dearer than a new SXP. All are 3.5 inch . Are the Benellis a better option even though they are used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 In my experience yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, Scully said: In my experience yes. Thanks Scully. I'll be using it on the coast and inland. I know the Black benellis (which both are) are prone ro rust. Are the Benellis still the long term option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I would think any gun used in the foreshore would be prone to rust if not cared for, but I like Benellis and would always choose one given the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sco77w Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 OK, I have an Ithaca DSPS and an 1897 and have a real craving for a trench gun but don't want to butcher either of these, especially my beloved DSPS that seem to be a bit scares. That said if someone made an affordable UK legal 24" barrelled version of one of the well known models what would you want, would you buy one and what sort of price would you want to pay? If a clone of a M37 with a 1917 bayonet came out of a Turkish factory for about £750 I'd be on it like a tramp on dropped chips providing it was made to the standards of some or the o/u shotguns that have been coming out of there the last few years. Whats your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 There's a Chinese copy of the 1897, I emailed a place that the website says specialises in 97's and cowboy stuff etc to see if they could make a replica trench gun using one of the Chinese copies and what sort of money it would be and I never got a reply. Granted the market for them wouldn't be massive but there are bound to be more people out there who would buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: There's a Chinese copy of the 1897, I emailed a place that the website says specialises in 97's and cowboy stuff etc to see if they could make a replica trench gun using one of the Chinese copies and what sort of money it would be and I never got a reply. Granted the market for them wouldn't be massive but there are bound to be more people out there who would buy them. Weren't they a 20" barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I've seen the Chinese 1887s but not the 97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Sco77w said: I've seen the Chinese 1887s but not the 97 If you Google Winchester 1897 UK it brings up a website that sells the norinco copy in the UK. Edited August 8, 2020 by Farmboy91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Evening Gents, I'm on my second 1897 (see earlier photos) and third M37 so I'm getting the hang of them. A friend in Northamptonshire has a Norinco clone '97 which in my humble opinion is awful in every respect. I refused to actually fire it. I had an original trench gun in the '70's , but apart from it's scarcity value, was neither one thing nor t'other .I've still got the 1917 bayonet and US scabbard . I'd be patient, save my money and a genuine '97 will turn up sooner or later. When all said and done not every one can get a Sec 1 variation, nor stump-up £750+ ,so they're not generally a quick seller on the retail market, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baikel man Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi all iv added a 1964 Beretta pump action to my collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, Baikel man said: Hi all iv added a 1964 Beretta pump action to my collection Good shout! Mate had one and has always regretted selling it. Quite rare nowadays I would think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baikel man Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hi all iv added a 1964 Beretta pump action to my collection Yes picked it up as part of a job lot sat in my cabinet now awaiting use lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Baikel man said: Hi all iv added a 1964 Beretta pump action to my collection Yes picked it up as part of a job lot sat in my cabinet now awaiting use lol A rare find. What were these based on? Can you show some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyh Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 18:40, Big Al said: Thanks Scully. I'll be using it on the coast and inland. I know the Black benellis (which both are) are prone ro rust. Are the Benellis still the long term option? Probably a bit late now, but I'm very pleased with my sxp. Probably one of the most popular pump guns in the US if you believe the hype. The You tube videos of the Gould bros are impressive, but should be taken with a huge pinch of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Not too late! My search was interrupted by my FAC renewal! I'll have to wait until I get it back before I can do anything. I have shot an SXP and liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Personally I loved the sxp. Fast follow up, slim and pointable, cheap and I shall be buying another and getting rid of my rattling mossberg 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 28, 2020 Report Share Posted August 28, 2020 i love my mossberg 500 24"barrel i know it it rattels.but nice guns they are.its a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingdragon Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just got a Hatsan FieldHunter pump to go with my Baikal MP-153 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Where have all the cheep Mossberg 500s gone? I gad a 500ATP a few years ago that I gave £100 for at a local gun shop then not long back I had a Maverick 88 that I gave even less for now I want a 500 again (section 2) and the bargains just don't seem to be around. Anyone know of any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 not seen any 500 mossbergs about for a long time,i would like another one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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