Broken gun, what would you do? POLL

[sffred]

Weird al yankovich once sang... "just eat it"

[Tom-ADC]

I like this idea and I'm all ears if you know somebody. I called a local smith I found online and he said he'd isn't know anyone that did this type of work. Buying a new barrel for everyday use seems like a good idea, but something in me wants to preserve the original parts.

Give this guy a call may be able to help.

https://Www.americhoke.com

[ShootSki]

He believes that you...

Oh I understand quite well from this and his earlier post that he is judging me. But I don't really care. The strange thing is he's he's judging me not because of any action that I've taken, but because I've asked him how he and the other members of this community feel about a situation.

I appreciate all of the other positive comments and insight.

[mosinnagantm9130]

I would contact the manufacturer,, tell them your favorite shotgun finally had a problem and want to fix it. Ask them if they can do it and how much will it cost. You might get lucky.

Pretty much this^^

The manufacturer might have a solution. If not, take it to a smith and get it fixed.

I've expressed concern to older and wiser folks (my dad and a few others who know better) that I was putting undue stress on the old field gun and I was universally told I would never shoot it too much. I thought guns made in the '70s were made to last a lifetime, even mass produced ones. With that perspective I've purchased a few older guns. I don't buy junk but yet your post makes me want to rethink this practice.

It being old doesn't have much to do with it, provided it is properly maintained. I shoot things far older than the 1970s on a regular basis without issues.

[ShootSki]

Too bad it broke, sounds like you had a lot of fun and got your money's worth out of it at the range. Re-barrel it and it could last another 40 years.

I think this gets my vote for wisest perspective. Thank you.

Here's the funny part of the story, no kidding: a week before it broke I decide I wanted a barrel with interchangeable chokes. MidwayUSA had it on sale, I ordered it, and it arrived the day after the original broke. Fits and looks great. Still sucks that the original broke because I care about the provenance of the gun, so maybe I'll explore getting it fixed.

When it broke I was shooting with a bunch of guys and they all had a variety of views on what I should do and who should pay. My reasoning for stating the poll was for continuing that conversation. I did email the manufacturer just to let them know it happened, but I did not demand any recompense. I have not heard back from them. I have not and probably won't contact LGS. If anything I'm lazy, but not entitled.

It's a Remington 870LW Wingmaster 20-ga. She's long, lean and lovely like a runway model, shoots like a dream and I don't have any regrets, nor wish I did anything differently.

[ysr_racer]

Now we're getting somewhere. Remington fixed a gun for me for free that was out of warranty, but not 40 years

[kmca]

you might find a used one here:

http://www.corsonsbarrels.com/rem870barrels.htm

or

http://www.barrelexchange.com/srch_1.cfm?manuf=Remington&ga=20+ga.&Submit=Search

[pdq_wizzard]

why not ask the manufacture, if it's covered great, if not then .......

[JagerDog]

That lug looks hammered and appears there's corrossion under where it was joined.

[ShootSki]

That lug looks hammered and appears there's corrossion under where it was joined.

I agree with the idea that there is some corrosion under the lug, and it looks like it was never really attached with a solid bomd. Not sure what you mean about the hammering. Here are a couple more pics that give a better view of the break. If I hold the pieces together the pieces fit perfectly. One corner of the lug remains attached to the barrel.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/5zGhjS1Zg6lIj1cTeFGlTZZ1NJybMuF0zuIZjyvwnqU

[ShootSki]

Give this guy a call may be able to help.
Www.americhoke.com

Thanks, will do

[ShootSki]

you might find a used one here:

http://www.corsonsbarrels.com/rem870barrels.htm

or
http://www.barrelexchange.com/srch_1...&Submit=Search

This is good info to have on hand and makes me feel pretty good about the sale price I paid for the new one. Thanks.

[ronrichards64]

Who made the gun

[Ducky's Dad]

I care about the provenance of the gun

Used 870s don't have provenance, unless they belonged to Rudy Etchen or to your grandfather. Bob at Americhoke is a good welder and should be able to fix the old barrel, but it may not be worth it since you already have a new barrel. I love 870s, but it's just an old pump gun.

[Bull Elk]

Sometimes this happens when you buy a use firearm. If it's worth repairing, do so. But, it's no doubt on your dime. Good luck.