Gun is new to me/debating on buying it.
Posted by FixGreat4649@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Is this a good gun to have? What is the going rate for this?
Adventurous-Chef-370@reddit
Elgin arms is an old hardware store brand made by crescent arms. I had a New Elgin Arms from about 1915 and it shot light target loads well! If it’s in the $200-250 range it’s worth it.
FixGreat4649@reddit (OP)
Got it for $235
FixGreat4649@reddit (OP)
Is light target loads all you are going to want to shoot through it?
Adventurous-Chef-370@reddit
Depends on condition and age. I probably could’ve done buckshot in mine but I really wanted to use it for bird hunting and it was full chokes. Didn’t want to pay for bismuth so I traded it. On these older steels you’re not supposed to use steel shot in a full choke, it can ruin the barrel.
ArdentHillbilly@reddit
If you decide to purchase, you can find parts using Crescent Fire Arms. My research says that Elgin was their name.
Kromulent@reddit
https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/elgin-arms-company.189300/
It's an old gun, originally on the inexpensive side, and parts are unavailable. Unless you can confidently assess its condition it's a risky bet.
Leptonshavenocolor@reddit
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Complete_Ad1862@reddit
Cool 😎