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Title: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: speckfise721 on February 22, 2008, 12:58:50 PM

hey my dad is lookin for a new shotgun to replace stolen guns. he found a masieri in good shape for $295, but he doesnt know anything about this gun...any info would be nice....thanx

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: Jim Urban on February 22, 2008, 01:48:10 PM

From what I can remember(which sometimes isn't much) The Masieri's were an Italian made Franchi AL48 clone
Decently made.Pretty reliable.May now be a little difficult finding repair/replacement parts.
I think $295 is a little high unless it's in very good/excellent condition.

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: speckfise721 on February 22, 2008, 01:50:44 PM

it looks to be in real good shape but i havent seen the gun personally...only pics    :-\

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: Jim Urban on February 22, 2008, 02:05:21 PM

Is your Father able to handle and fire the gun before buying?
If he is,and he's happy with the fit,feel,firing,cycling and appearance of the gun
Then he wouldn't be making a mistake if he bought it.
and depending on his bargaining skills,he may be able to negotiate a lower price since it's an "old" gun.

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: speckfise721 on February 22, 2008, 02:11:47 PM

i dont think he can fire the gun but he has handled it and likes the feel of it...he said the chamber looks good and there are no pits in the barrel or action bars

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: speckfise721 on February 22, 2008, 02:13:24 PM

here is a link if u want to see pics of the gun


http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=18163

Title: Re: masieri blue mallard autoloader
Post by: Jim Urban on February 22, 2008, 11:10:44 PM

If the inner workings are in the same condition as the exterior.
then I'd classify the guns condition as very fine/excellent and worth the $295 price.
But seeing as I'm cheap.I'd still haggle a little bit.