Sears Model 20 SBS?

[jc75754]

I inherited a sears model 20 shotgun from my grandfather about 5 yrs ago. It is a field gun and I have not and probably wont use it for hunting. I have always wanted to have a sbs. This leads me to my question. Should I go ahead and begin the next step by filling out the paperwork and cut the barrel to 14, 18, or leave as is for my children years down the road. I will not be cutting the barrel however that will be left to a professional and I also think that I will have it ported as well. The gun overall is about 75-80% condition. The only reason I ask is I do not yet have children and don’t want to regret the decision.

[ucrt]

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I wouldn't cut it. It is just an heirloom, no significant value but I'm sure a kid would love to have their great-grandfathers gun hanging over the fireplace...or somehting like that. I know I'd like to have a gun my great-grandfather had.

Now you have a reason to have sex...and make some heirs ;)

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[jc75754]

I will tell the wife you said so...:lol:

[40Arpent]

I have shtoguns from my grandfather, great grandfaher, and great-great grandfather. Don't touch it.

[josholdham]

Find a spare barrel. SBS it with THAT and pass it on with the normal barrel?

[josholdham]

I want to add that I know next to nothing about NFA laws concerning SBS tax stamps. :D This may not even be possible.

[TriumphRat675]

It's an heirloom gun, or it would be to me. It may or may not be worth much money, but it's part of your family's history. With 870's selling for around $300, and 14" 870 barrels selling for $100-150, why go cutting on a piece of history when you can have a more modern, more reliable, easier-to-find-spare-parts-for, and more modular/adaptable/whatever?

Use it to teach your kids how to shoot and buy an 870.