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Member Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Madison, NH

Hi guys!

I am in the market to purchase another 16, to befriend my existing two wonderguns. I currently own an amazing 11-48 with a full choke and a beauty of a Stevens 530a single trigger.

Whilst peruzing the stoeger catalog, I came across their 16 O/U and immediatly went down to my local gun store, a stocking stoeger dealer and plopped down a deposit.

The problem lies in the fact that while Stoeger shows these guns, now 5 stores I have been to cannot get one. Getting frustrated, but still persistant, I called Stoeger, only to have them tell me that the guns will not be available, and they do not knwo if or when they will produce a run of them... Evil or Very Mad

So I've got my deposit back and I am on the hunt for another 16. i've found some really nice old Marlin O/U's but the price begets purchasing one when for that kind of money,[1k or better] I'd be on my way toward a better SxS.

So gentlemen for the range of say 5-800 clams, can I find a usuable 16 that will be at home in the field as well as on the range?

Any help is apprecaited.

Chris~

Member Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 450 Location: Indiana

Should be able to pick up a nice Lefever Nito 16 in that price range.

Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 18

Here is a Marlin model 90 that would likely go for your price range.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=59013185

Member Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 110 Location: California

If you are looking for a new double barrel O/U or SxS similar to the Stoeger, take a look at the Remington Spartan line. They are probably a step down in price, as I paid under $500 for mine. Cannot speak about what difference in quality might exist. It is the Baikal (Russian) that has been imported bu several different companies.

I have an 16ga O/U that the dealer had no trouble finding, about 6 months ago. Seems to shoot well, takes a while to break in so it does not take two men and a strong boy to open.

Member Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 3438 Location: Illinois

Spartan or a 1100

Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 124 Location: Kansas City

Since you already have a couple shotguns why rush, take your time and a good deal will come a long. I was looking for a 20ga. for my son and found a nice Sweet Sixteen for $500.

Member Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Madison, NH

thanks for the repilies so far!

In reference to the Spartan line;
I had a Baikal 20 SxS that shot nice, but the gun was as rough as they come.

I have been looking at this one...
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976748712.htm

as well as this Fox b:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976784007.htm

and this one too...
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976680392.htm

This last one really intruiges me, and have written to the seller for more info.

What of my choices guys, since I am limited in O/Us and $$$$

Sure like the looks of the 'Bellmore' which my 1962 Gun Digest confirms was indeed a H&D Folsom/Crescent-Davis. Almost all were Belgium imports of variable quality. If something broke-it could be major $s for a gunsmith the hand make a part. But ANY old gun is a bit of risk.
The first listing is from our old friend Ed1-PM if you want more infro

Just from the pic it looks like that Bellmore has a TON of drop at heel? The Noble, I assume, is Spanish? Others here who know Spanish guns can weigh in better than I, but what I've read says be careful about low-end Spanish guns. If the Model B has a splinter forend and vent rib, that puts it at about 1960-61; still early enough to have some reasonable quality about it. It'll be a solid gun, although it might be a bit heavy. I've got one just like it in 12ga; it's been a good gun.

Fin

DeHaan offers 16 gauge O&U's as well as SxS's that won't break the bank.
Try www.dhshotguns.com

Member Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Madison, NH

In my humble opinion your Stevens is every bit the gun that Model B is; nice looking gun, too! If you want a another side-by I'd keep looking. Again, just my opinion.

Fin

Member Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 81 Location: Madison, NH

YDog,

I understand your feelings, and I respect them. But I'll almost guarantee you, you won't hurt that Stevens by shootin' her. Great old guns, and built to take all you can give her! Shoot her in good health...

Fin