Model 3000, 12 gauge

[SteveJ2477]

I didn’t see any topics on the vintage 3000 shotguns. I know they made longer barrels but I’m not sure about different gauges.

Mine is an 18 inch barrel, 12G from a retired police Sgt I worked with. He was the last in the dept to carry a S&W. I was never allowed to carry it as the Rangemaster phase them with the Sgt retiring. Plus I have a Rem 870 that’s outfitted like a Scattergun Technologies patrol gun.

 

[gmanofsteel]

The S&W 3000 shotgun was an excellent piece,,,IMHO.. much like the Rem 870 but improved , such that it would cycle in case of a double feed... unlike the 870....

 

[ko41]

There are a few conversations about the Model 3000 / 1000P
Click here>> http://smith-wessonforum.com/search.php?searchid=14080039

KO

 

[mauser9]

Recall them years back. Like the fact they had a steel receiver and not aluminum.

 

[22lrfan]

I picked up a police trade-in 3000 couple years ago at a local police supply store. It has an 18" police cylinder barrel and Davis Speed-Feed stock.

 

[Sixgun100]

My department used the model with the Speed Feed Stocks in the late 80’s or early 90’s. Never had a problem with them. They were good, reliable shotguns.

 

[Bald1]

I recall shooting one a long time ago. They look a lot like an 870. Is furniture interchangeable?

 

[Retired LTC USAR]

I happen to have two of those shotguns.

 

[S-W4EVER]

My agency bought some of those in the ‘80’s and they were beautifully made and actually an improvement to the Remington 870P.

 

[kwb377]

I recall shooting one a long time ago. They look a lot like an 870. Is furniture interchangeable?

I've got two model 3000's. Mine are actually Mossberg-branded...they took over importation for Howa for a year or two after S&W dropped them in the late 80's.

The stocks are the only thing I've found that will interchange with my 870.

There's a local pawn shop that has an 18" polished blue S&W 3000 with factory folding stock in very nice condition for $400. I need another 12g. defensive shotgun like I need another hole in the head...but I may talk myself into it eventually.

 

[CH4]

I still have the one I bought new in 1984. It has a 28”bbl and choke tubes. Very nice fit and finish. 100% reliable.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I picked up a police trade-in 3000 couple years ago at a local police supply store. It has an 18" police cylinder barrel and Davis Speed-Feed stock.

I've got a few S&W 3000 police models and carried one for a while. Good solid shotgun.

 

[majick47]

The S&W 3000 shotguns as mentioned were made by Howa/Japan and metric based which would rule out parts interchangeability with the Remington 870 unless modified. Unless abused and neglected the M-3000 has a good reputation for reliability, you have to dig a little to find parts but they are out there, also the M-3000 pretty much matched the 870 for accessories both factory and aftermarket.

 

[SteveJ2477]

Thanks KO41

I just looked at this listed posts not search. Thank you for the chart info also. I wish my 3000 was a 20 inch w rifle sights to match my 870. It’s good to be different tho.

There are a few conversations about the Model 3000 / 1000P
Click here>> http://smith-wessonforum.com/search.php?searchid=14080039

KO

 

[majick47]

S&W M-3000

SteveJ if you check GB and Ebay I'v seen the M-3000 12ga 20" barrels with rifle sights listed.

 

[Model 15-4ever]

I had an 18" riot with parkerized finish and walnut furniture in the 80s. Wish I had kept it, very solid gun, improved 870 design. Howa quality was excellent.