Scrub Oak Willie 53737 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Should I have it reworked for cowboy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Its new so no. But the SKB guy Goat Neck Clem says don't cut them as the weight if the barrel makes them open faster and stay open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I’ve always looked at it as a individual decision. It just depends on what you want to do with it . The drawback I see is if you are the type of person who buys/sells allot of guns once it has been converted to be competitive in SASS you’ve limited your potential pool of buyers to cowboy shooters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 That gun has Fast Eddie written all over it. I would send it to him and let him work his magic, including cutting those barrels to 22 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I have to say, Shanley's long barrell hammered 'falls open' with ease. The weight is only felt luggin it to the stage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 The only reason that shotgun is worth more than $500 is because of the Cowboy market. Sending it to Fast Eddie for his magic touch is the best advise I can give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Oak Willie 53737 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 I have one done by Eddie now , this would be a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Howdy Willie. If its a back up, then leave it alone. Its value 'AS IS' gives a wider market for resale. But as mentioned above, a good bit of the value becomes 'premium' to mostly Cowboys. Good luck. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 What's your reason for buying and having the gun? Only you know the honest answer to that. If you "bought a nice backup" - well, have it tuned to work. No use to a backup that won't run as well as you want. That's just a boat anchor. If you bought to invest and make money, then leave the wrapper on and sell it as new in box, now or later. But generally firearms prices are higher now than they may be for a couple of decades to come..... If you bought it as "a maybe backup" and you realize it might be worth more if you just sold it. then admit that and find the right buyer who VALUES the new-in-box cachet. Take the money and buy a well used SKB and make that your backup. Know yourself, and be true to yourself. No need to explain/justify to all your cowboy pards why you buy and sell. It's your money and enjoyment, not theirs! good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I would like to point out, once you have the Breaches Funneled, the only value will be with CAS shooters. Others won't touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Nope. You should sell it to me for a small profit and then I'll have it cut and it tuned. Just trying to help you from a difficult decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. W. Knight # 47289L Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Oh that Tyrel is such a fine fella. C-U, C. W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Chop it down to size. Send it to Fast Eddie or Lefty Wheeler. Totes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Scrub Oak Willie 53737 said: I have one done by Eddie now , this would be a backup. I feel very strongly that backup guns should fit, feel and function exactly the way primary guns do. I don't ever want to have to "re-learn" a gun in the middle of a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 6 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: I have to say, Shanley's long barrell hammered 'falls open' with ease. The weight is only felt luggin it to the stage!!! It falls open easily because it is a hammered shotgun, barrels opening are not automatically cocking hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Have you ever tried shooting a shotgun with long barrels? It can be a lot of fun, and I personally found that I fail to knock down the knockdowns far less often with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 CUT plus all the "race-gun " goodies.. Lots of good go-to smith's that can fix you up.. My list would be Fast Eddie, Doc Noper, Johnny Meadows, and Lefty Wheeler. I happen to like some additional barrel work by Briley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Bud Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 You didn't say what length it is currently, but I looks like a 26" field gun. If so, and especially if new, I'd leave it as is. You can always change your mind and cut it later if you decide you really need to do so. I've shot a 26" Miroku SXS for years and never had any issues moving around props, etc. The so called advantage of cutting it down are greatly over-exaggerated, at least in my opinion. Good luck and good shooting to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 10:30 AM, Scrub Oak Willie 53737 said: Should I have it reworked for cowboy?? No Scrubby sell it to me :-) I'll do it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 try iy first then decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I’d cut it and drill/tap for a new front sight in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Fast Eddie will be at the TN state match, just bring it with you and let him fix it for you. Right now its just a BBQ box gun. Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Regulator Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 If it's not a coach gun, is it cowboy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Montana Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Earlier this year I found an unfired new in the box SKB 150, with the manual, warranty card, and SKB patch. Sent it off for a Fast Eddie action job and barrel trim. NO regrets, I bought it with the intent to use for CAS. Box went in the trash, I did keep all the other stuff which is now taking up room in a drawer somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckwagon McTaggart Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I shoot an SKB 150 with 26" barrels. When I bought it in 2017, the only things I did to it to prep it for CAS was to remove a linkage in the action to disable the auto-safety engagement and install a brass bead instead of the factory front sight. I figured that if I decided that the extra length caused me problems that I could always cut it later. I haven't found a reason to cut it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Use it to kill food. Get a tasty return on your money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Funny how we thing all cowboys shot coach guns. Shortened shotguns were used in confined/limited spaces, like on/in coaches. Pretty sure most cowboys used shotguns to get some dinner once in a while, and being longer would work better. I like mine 26" for the most part, longer that that gets a bit unwieldy. So, don't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripsaw Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I can't believe there is even any discussion about this on a Cowboy forum. The answer seems self evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Regulator Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 2:52 PM, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said: Funny how we thing all cowboys shot coach guns. Shortened shotguns were used in confined/limited spaces, like on/in coaches. Pretty sure most cowboys used shotguns to get some dinner once in a while, and being longer would work better. I like mine 26" for the most part, longer that that gets a bit unwieldy. So, don't cut it. https://truewestmagazine.com/shootin-shot/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 "Nineteenth-century shotguns were made with long barrels, averaging 28-32 inches, as shown by these Astoria, Oregon, express company guards, circa 1880s. Sawed off guns allowed for easier handling in tight quarters, but the long-tubed models had a better range and a bit less recoil when fired." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 11:17 AM, Scrub Oak Willie 53737 said: I have one done by Eddie now , this would be a backup. If you bring it to Ocoee this Saturday, I'll get it to Eddie for you. He got Ophelia a new one in the box about 3 years ago, & Eddie cut the barrel to 22", & we got the stock cut to fit her midget LOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Get it tuned and cut. Once done that gun can be easily sold in that condition to a cowboy for $2200-$2400. It be will never be worth more as a field gun in our lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I found a few sets of brand new barrels for SKB on Ebay...In the white and unchambered for $125.......I bought one set. I should have bought them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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