Cooey Model 84 in 16 gauge, keep it or resell?

Jayne

Jayne

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Hi all,

I would like to ask the forum members for advice.

I recently bought a Cooey Model 84. The lady I bought it from inherited it from her father and knew nothing about it. She had advertised it as a 12 gauge. However, after I bought it, I realized it was actually a 16 gauge (full choke).

It has a 30 inch barrel. The bore is in perfect shape. The barrel and receiver have a nice brown patina. The wood shoulder and fore stocks have the normal nicks and scrapes from many years of duck hunting.

Here is the question. I normally shoot 12 gauge. I had bought the gun with the intention of cutting it down to 19 inches for a fun, backpack gun, for shooting cans, etc.

Given the gun is in a calibre I don't normally use and the gun is in nice shape, should I keep it and cut it down, or should I leave it original and unmolested and resell it to someone who can better appreciate it.

If I sell it, what is it worth?

Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of the shotgun's condition.

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I welcome the opinions of those with more knowledge of Cooeys than me.

Thanks in advance.

- Jayne
 
I you're not going to shoot it much, keep it and do what you want with it.

If you actually want a gun to shoot, get rid of it. 16 gauge ammo is too expensive for regular use.
 
Every time one cuts these down, well chit, there's one less original.
I'll be surprised if you don't get a p.m. on someone wanting it.
The 84's are becoming quite desirable and I'd list it somewhere up in the dubble brown
bill area.
 
Hi Kamlooky,

I kind of agree. But I wanted to hear whether other people felt the same way. I am kind of loathed to cut it down when it isn't even a calibre I would shoot regularly. It would probably end up in the back of my gun cabinet, ignored and unused.

If there is someone in the Ottawa area who could give it a better home, I am sure we could come to an arrangement.

- Jayne
 
Its a cooey single shot. It's not like its worth thousands of dollars and they were produced by the millions in every gauge so they are not rare as some sellers on the EE seem to elude to in their posts. 16 ga ammo is going to be a bit pricey for plinking ammo. Buy one in a 12 or 20 gauge. Target loads are the same price in those two gauges and considerably less than a 16.
 
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