I own one myself. It’s a Mossberg 190 bolt action also chambered in 16 gauge. I bought as a home defense option. I don’t have a lot of money and it was $150 for it at my local gun store. It’s not my only gun though I also have a S&W .45. But I can honestly say my 16ga hasn’t let me down yet, she goes boom every time. And even though she is out classed by modern standards it will still do the jobs I need it to. I’ll never get rid of that gun. Also mine came with an adjustable choke from factory.
Thank you for this video, I also inherited one of these from my grandfather. It's a beautiful wall hanger that could also be used for hunting or defense in a pinch. Birdshot loads are readily available online and after a little digging I found some 16 ga #1 buck ammo made by federal as well.
My first firearm in 12 ga. when I was 11. Paid $11.50 with half a box of paper shells. My Dad helped me refinish the stock and the metal. It turned out better than new. I can still smell the odor of Tru Oil. Sadly I sold it to a friend.
I have one of these in 16 gauge. You have to open the bolt, load a shell, move the bolt forward, then back to pull a shell up, then load the rest of the tube with the bolt open. You cannot load the tube with he action closed.
16 gauge is the perfect gauge....shame they don't make them anymore...that model was known for splits at the base of the stock...just keep your eye out for it and repair of necessary
I inherited one from my grandfather. It was my first small game shotgun. I love it to this day.
I own one myself. It’s a Mossberg 190 bolt action also chambered in 16 gauge. I bought as a home defense option. I don’t have a lot of money and it was $150 for it at my local gun store. It’s not my only gun though I also have a S&W .45. But I can honestly say my 16ga hasn’t let me down yet, she goes boom every time. And even though she is out classed by modern standards it will still do the jobs I need it to. I’ll never get rid of that gun. Also mine came with an adjustable choke from factory.
Thank you for this video, I also inherited one of these from my grandfather. It's a beautiful wall hanger that could also be used for hunting or defense in a pinch. Birdshot loads are readily available online and after a little digging I found some 16 ga #1 buck ammo made by federal as well.
It’s an awesome shotgun, if you take care of it, it will do the same for you. Thanks for the Comment!
Outstanding video young man, beautiful property as well. I wish you luck.
I also have one that my Grandfather, Father, and Uncles all hunted with when they were kids. I've never shot it.
Excellent video on this classic👏🍻
Thanks for the view!
*A longer titanium tube magazine might make that even more fun.... especially, during conservation order snow and light geese season.*
That would be interesting for sure, thanks for the comment!
It will hold more if you remove the waterfall plug.
My first firearm in 12 ga. when I was 11. Paid $11.50 with half a box of paper shells. My Dad helped me refinish the stock and the metal. It turned out better than new. I can still smell the odor of Tru Oil. Sadly I sold it to a friend.
Had one in 16 Ga. traded it off for a stevens pump 12. wish I hadn't.
They are definitely fine shotguns.
I have one of these in 16 gauge. You have to open the bolt, load a shell, move the bolt forward, then back to pull a shell up, then load the rest of the tube with the bolt open. You cannot load the tube with he action closed.
It’s manual of arms takes some getting used to, but it’s still one of my favorite shotguns.
I have the same 16ga that also came from my Grandpa guessing is was bought in the 50s
Do these have a strong kickback? I just got one from my dad he gave me and I’m anxious to go to the range
Also, what is the best ammo to use for this?
Thanks for the comment, I like using Federal 16 gauge #6 shot.
I was cleaning out my closet and found this exact same shotgun. I knew I had it , but forgot what gauge it was
They are definitely great shotguns!
16 gauge was about as popular as 12 gauge up to about the 1960s early 70s. The rise of the 3 inch 20ga Which you don't need. was the fall of the 16ga
Lefty just like me lol
16 gauge is the perfect gauge....shame they don't make them anymore...that model was known for splits at the base of the stock...just keep your eye out for it and repair of necessary
Thanks for the comment, will do!
I thought it was the 12 gauge version that had those issues.
Just found one of these in my garage . My wife father passed away, and she inherited the house, just wondering, do i have to put it in my name
No u don't there old and have no serial numbers to register and it's a long gun