Just want to thank everyone for the input. I called the shop I purchased from and explained that the gun would just take too much work for me to get it where I want it. Owner allowed me to trade it back in towards another gun....
He showed me a Parker V Grade 16ga that was probably the nicest feeling gun I've ever held. It was actually the first time I'd ever held a 16ga side by side shotgun, I had no idea just how light and balanced they feel.
For $950- I studied it over and over before making a decision. The action was not tight, side to side or up and down. No case coloring left....I was about to pull the trigger and buy it thinking I could have that fixed until I spotted a hairline crack that looked to have been fixed in the stock.
I decided to pass, taking the advice from the forum here and will wait until I can find what I want in a decent condition. I plan on becoming a member and hopefully can get a decent 16ga from one of you guys on here.
Thank you again for the advice. My education shall continue.
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