[szeiger]

Picked this up from an old gentleman downsizing to move into an apartment. Certainly I wouldn't think it is even 95% as it has seen some field use.
I did read on here that the earlier ones were hand engraved, not sure if that applies here.
Interested in what you guys can tell me and what you think it's worth.

TIA

Scott

 

[DEG]

These are very common and there are quite a few currently on GunBrokers. Recent sales ranged from $755 to a high of a little over $1300.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/938989891

 

[painter*]

That gun looks like an early hand engraved example. I have an early 600. Great guns

It's value, IMO, is determined by if it ischoked for what you want to use it for. Those guns are solid shooters, but with fixed chokes can be limited in usefullness.

 

[szeiger]

That gun looks like an early hand engraved example. I have an early 600. Great guns

It's value, IMO, is determined by if it ischoked for what you want to use it for. Those guns are solid shooters, but with fixed chokes can be limited in usefullness.

How would I tell what the chokes are? They don't appear to be removable.

 

[loneranger]

I think the choke restriction is on the barrel covered by the forearm. I have one of these choked imp/mod. Good reliable gun.

 

[captjsjr]

I have owned several 5 and 600’s over the years. They are good, solid , dependable guns. You’ve already bought it so if you are happy , don’t worry about the value. Just enjoy it.

 

[painter*]

How would I tell what the chokes are? They don't appear to be removable.

The choke markings are on the flat surface just forward of the pivot groove on the barrel. You'll need to take the barrel off to see it. It should be on the right hand side and will be words, not a code.

The attached .pdf should help.

 

[DoublesForever]

A previous owner may have opened up the chokes. Only way to know for sure is to measure with a choke gauge.