Albroswift Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Well, the moles are here. Figured it was the lords way to tell me to get going on my latest project. Recently took over care and feeding of a SPAS12, been rounding up parts and pieces to repair it's "Shot to S*&T" condition. Upon first inspection, the recoil buffer had broken, and the steel pad had actually flipped over and been slammed back into the hole the buffer should reside, backwards. What was left of the old buffer. Buffer pocket cleaned out. Not much I can do about the beating the aluminum receiver took. New buffer installed, SPAS12.com aftermarket part. Next go over the gass system New o-ring and a little Brian Enos Slide Glide on the piston What was left of the old stock buffer New parts, SPAS-12.com (Not to be confused with SPAS12.com) New stock buffer installed, think I put it on the wrong pin the first time. Goes on the pin with the detent. Originally designed as a battle shotgun, best fed a steady diet of hi-base 2-2/4" double 00 or slugs in semi-auto mode. Can also feed lighter loads in pump mode. Moles aint gonna know what hit em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenworks Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 I bought one of those back in 88,should have never sold it. One heavy shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 They really went up in value. This one never had the lever safety replaced with the bolt safety (replacement no longer available) so that drops the value a little. Has the folding stock, hook, long tube and the forward front sight all upping the value. With the beat up receiver and old safety probably in the $1300-$1800 range. I've been watching a couple SPAS15's on GB, $7,000- $9000! Only a hundred or so made the shores before the import ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenworks Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 I think I paid $300 or $400 for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Crazy what they are going for. One in good shape on GB went for over $2000, saw another one go $2200. Those were actual final bids, not reserve price / 0 bids. Got a half a case of 00 Buck burning a hole in my closet, going to have some fun next weekend or so. Let's see, what can I destroy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 All I can think of https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AZIA/geico-spy-its-what-you-do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Got it out to the range today, more fun then a barrel of monkeys! Drills the 50 yard target. Finger sized holes. Fiocchi 1 oz slugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Damn, that is one sweet shotgun. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 looks good bro! nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albroswift Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Big Rick and his new Facebook page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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