Recent content by gadgetwiz

Alright!! That's good advice that I'll be sure to follow. Getting her cleaned and shined up now.

Yes, that's it. It's a model 3000, black parkerized finish with an 18" barrel. It's certainly a mean machine. Around $500 sounds like a fair value. I guess the seller was correct about it being a 60s police riot gun. It's perfect for home defense. Thanks so much for the info!

Just wanted to say hello and thanks for such a great forum to discuss S&W. I have several. One question.. Is there a link that displays the all latest posts/Today's posts or new posts since my last visit? I didn't see one but there must be something like that around and I'm probably just...

Greetings friends, I have a Smith & Wesson 12 gauge shotgun I purchased at a gun show many moons ago. I think I gave $300 or so for it. It has a very short barrel and a folding metal stock. I was told it was a police riot gun from the 60s. I keep it by my bed for home protection. I have the...

Thanks so much for the information fyimo & SaxonPig!! That is one sweet piece you have there fyimo and a great deal you got Saxonpig!! I can understand the shorter barrel being in higher demand. Probably not as accurate, but it would be much easier to carry. So, my plan is to list the 27-2...

Thanks so much for your response. I guess I didn't get that great of a deal back then. I figured it would be worth closer to $1000. I assume this model has a 8.75" barrel. How does one properly measure barrel length? Any ideas on when it was manufactured? Thanks again!!

Greetings friends!! I'm amazed at the knowledge of the members on this site. Around 10 years ago, I purchased a 357mag from a friend for $500 and I was wondering what it is worth today. With the economy bad, I need the money more than I need the gun. Here are the numbers on the gun and I'm...