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Lots of decent quality, nice condition older SxS's out there for $500.00 or under. Pick and choose meaning don't be in a hurry because there is also a lot of low quality or well used junk out there as well for the same price.

As an example, there was a Winchester model 24 16 gauge just listed on the EE for well under $500.00 (already sold). While the model 24 was a gun that you either loved or hated, it was sturdy and reliable and a gun I would choose over some of the low quality Spanish guns from the 70's or 80's that have engraving that looks like it was done by a first grader with a dremel tool. So decent guns are out there for under $500.00 if you watch.
 
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gunsaholic said:
Lots of decent quality, nice condition older SxS's out there for $500.00 or under. Pick and choose meaning don't be in a hurry because there is also a lot of low quality or well used junk out there as well for the same price.

As an example, there was a Winchester model 24 16 gauge just listed on the EE for well under $500.00 (already sold). While the model 24 was a gun that you either loved or hated, it was sturdy and reliable and a gun I would choose over some of the low quality Spanish guns from the 70's or 80's that have engraving that looks like it was done by a first grader with a dremel tool. So decent guns are out there for under $500.00 if you watch.
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Yup, if it wasn't for those good quality "sleeper" doubles that are out there, I don't think I could truly afford to play in Double Land. My personal triumph was patiently biding my time 2 years for the right SxS 20 ga. to come along, culminating in my Ithaca/SKB Model 100 that I got for $350.
 
ninepointer said:
Yup, if it wasn't for those good quality "sleeper" doubles that are out there, I don't think I could truly afford to play in Double Land. My personal triumph was patiently biding my time 2 years for the right SxS 20 ga. to come along, culminating in my Ithaca/SKB Model 100 that I got for $350.
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Now that was indeed a deal, especially for a SKB 20 gauge.
 
gunsaholic said:
As an example, there was a Winchester model 24 16 gauge just listed on the EE for well under $500.00 (already sold). While the model 24 was a gun that you either loved or hated, it was sturdy and reliable
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I see that Model 24 sold as fast as it went up. I don't even particularly like Model 24's, so why I am sorry I missed it?! :)
 
So I don't actually see the model of this gun stamped anywhere...

I see Choke 17.6 stamped on both barrels. Made in Czechoslovakia. What appears to be a serial number. 2x Z stamps. One is in a circle and one is in a box - obviously a Zombie approved shotgun :D

And that's it! I can't see any more markings... a model would be nice... oh and a 2 3/4 stamping as well...

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If no ejectors it is a ZP47. There should be a 2 digit number which will be the year made. With chokes of 17.6 that would be improved modified providing the bores started out at .720. However, the bores would have to be measured to know for sure. I'm betting they are more like full choke.
 
I haven't shot this yet... or loaded it haha... how do I know if it has ejectors? It has a small lip when you break that would appear to aid in getting the shell out. But it doesn't appear to be spring loaded?
 
An easy way to tell for ejectors is to look at the "mechanism" that pulls the shells out of the chamber. If it has ejectors it will be split in the middle (2 pieces, 1 for each shell). If it has extractors, it will be 1 piece as it pops both shells out so far at the same time. Another way is to put snap caps in it and open and close it. Pull the triggers. If it has ejectors it will pop both shells right out of the gun when you open it. Another way is to look at the underside of the forearm. If this is a tradeex gun it will have extractors 99% of the time. Ejector guns are not near as common in this country.
 
From what you've described, I think I have extractors. Hopefully I can get out this weekend and shoot a few rounds!
 
Did you find the 2 digit year it was made? It wil be on the bottom side of the barrels on the "barrel flats". Also might be on the water table (part of the action that the barrels close on).
 
gunsaholic said:
An easy way to tell for ejectors is to look at the "mechanism" that pulls the shells out of the chamber. If it has ejectors it will be split in the middle (2 pieces, 1 for each shell). If it has extractors, it will be 1 piece as it pops both shells out so far at the same time. Another way is to put snap caps in it and open and close it. Pull the triggers. If it has ejectors it will pop both shells right out of the gun when you open it. Another way is to look at the underside of the forearm. If this is a tradeex gun it will have extractors 99% of the time. Ejector guns are not near as common in this country.
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I think you are referring to selective ejectors friend.

Cheers!
 
Brutus said:
I think you are referring to selective ejectors friend.

Cheers!
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I was keeping it simple and telling him a simple way of checking for ejectors by firing both barrels. If it has ejectors both shells will eject if both triggers are pulled and the barrels are opened . Yes many guns have selective ejectors but I didn't get into that in my first post. OP, if it has selective ejectors and only one barrel is fired, only the fired shell will eject and the other will just extract . But I suggested to fire both barrels which will test both ejectors if it has them. However, as I suspect, it will have only extractors. In fact, if it came from tradeex ejectors or extractors would have been mentioned in the description.
 
gunsaholic said:
Did you find the 2 digit year it was made? It wil be on the bottom side of the barrels on the "barrel flats". Also might be on the water table (part of the action that the barrels close on).
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Possibly!

There's what appears to be a serial number? and next to it 65. Would that be an accurate year for this kind of gun?
 
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