Smith & Wesson Model 3000 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun - Howa Japan

Description:

Item Listing Details

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (Manufactured by Howa Machinery in Japan)
• Model: 3000
• Serial Number: FC53807
• Year of Manufacture: Early 1980s
• Type: Pump-Action Shotgun
• Caliber: 12 Gauge (Chambered for 2 ¾" and 3" shells)
• Barrel Length: 18 inches (Note: I moved the 18 inches here, as an 18-inch overall length would make this an NFA item! 18 inches is the standard barrel length for the Model 3000 police/riot configurations.)
• Overall Length: Approx. 38 inches (Standard with fixed wood stock)
• Condition: Good (Very minor blemishes; features classic wood furniture)
• Best List Price: $400.00 (Estimated. These Japanese-made Howa shotguns are exceptionally well-built and were designed as direct, high-quality competitors to the Remington 870 Wingmaster police models. They have a strong cult following, and the 18-inch models with wood furniture are highly desirable.)

Sales Description
Smith & Wesson Model 3000 pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge. Serial number FC53807. Manufactured in Japan by the highly respected Howa Machinery during the early 1980s, the Model 3000 was introduced specifically to compete for law enforcement contracts against the Remington 870. It features a robust forged steel receiver, dual action bars, and an exceptionally smooth, reliable action.
This specific example is set up in the classic "riot gun" configuration with an 18-inch cylinder bore barrel and handsome wood furniture. Condition is Good, exhibiting only very minor cosmetic blemishes consistent with light handling and careful storage. It remains a rock-solid, incredibly well-made pump gun that serves perfectly as a home defense tool or a unique piece of law enforcement history.

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Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 3000
Serial Number: FC53807
Barrel Length: 18

Price: $425.00