Truck Gun for Mountain Grouse

[41rem]

Currently have a really clean Winchester model 12 that's been modified into trap configuration. Pretty sure it started life as a 30" full choke field grade. As it sits has a Herter’s vent rib & upgraded wood. I think it's overkill for my planned use.

Wouldn't mind another older pump action but something lighter like a 20 or 28 gauge.

Any thoughts?

 

[Ben Lamb]

Mountain grouse = light & snappy gun. 26 inch tubes, open choked.

That model twelve is lovely, but not a truck gun. An 870 express or Benelli Super Nova in 20 gauge would be perfect for that life.

 

[pabearhunter]

410 side by side.

 

[Steiny77]

A well worn 870 Remington in 12 or 20ga.
Pretty good to keep in the truck for self defense too if you keep a few rounds of 00 buck or slugs.

 

[41rem]

That model twelve is lovely, but not a truck gun.

Sure enough, every time I pick it up it just feels like a quality built piece. Stroke the action & it's rock solid.

The original bluing on the receiver is that deep purple blue that everyone raves about on the pre war guns.

They have a trap club here in my little NW Montana town, probably take it up there this spring & see if anyone is interested in it.

 

[Ben Lamb]

A person would be a fool to pass up a properly priced model 12.


Good luck with it!

 

[Dave N]

Any idea what you would want for it?

 

[Bonasababy]

Would be interesting to see what that one fetches on the auction sites. Not original but in excellent condition, I bet someone would snap it up at a price that would allow you to buy two basic truck guns.

For that my ideal would be an old Ithaca 37 16, 26", choked modified. Or an old remington 31L same configuration.

 

[D4570]

410 Pistol. Mountain grouse are not hard off a 4wheeler or (truck window)
It also shoots a 45 long-colt, perfect people stopper too.

 

[41rem]

Any idea what you would want for it?

I'm into in $600. Don't know if I paid full price or got a deal, didn't research before purchasing it.

Hopefully I can break even

 

[41rem]

Would be interesting to see what that one fetches on the auction sites. Not original but in excellent condition, I bet someone would snap it up at a price that would allow you to buy two basic truck guns.

For that my ideal would be an old Ithaca 37 16, 26", choked modified.

Funny you mention that particular shotgun, my Sons hunting buddy has that exact Ithaca 37 he inherited it from a grandparent. It's his truck gun and it's a sweetheart from the 1930's

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Youth 870 20ga

 

[wytex]

Suppressed .22 rifle or pistol, they ain't hard to hunt.
Like that shotgun though!!