Mossberg Model Silver Reserve II 2 12 GA 28″ 20 GA 26″ Over Under Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1076.01
LSB#: 210806MP38
Make: Made by Kayhan Arthemis Silah San., Imported by Mossberg International
Model: Silver Reserve II
Serial Number: SR1201162
Year of Manufacture: 2012-2020
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ and 3″ Shells, & 20 Ga 2 3/4″ and 3″ Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun with Mechanical Trigger & Extractor
Markings: The left side of the top barrel is marked “Made in Turkey by Kayhan Arthemis Silah San. / Imported by Mossberg Int’l, inc. North Haven, CT”. The bottom-left shoulder of the monoblock is marked “6134”, the bottom with the serial number. The right of the top barrel is marked with a warning and “12 GA 2 3/4″ and 3″ SILVER RESERVE II”. The inside of the forend iron is marked with the serial number. The top tang is marked with the serial number, the water table is marked “6134” and the bottom of the trigger plate is marked “M” in circle. The receiver has extensive scroll engraving. The 20 gauge barrel set has the same markings except is marked 20 gauge instead of 12 and does not have a serial number on the monoblock. A second forend is included, the iron is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: The 12 Gauge Barrel is 28″ and the 20 Gauge barrel is 26″.
Choke: Both barrels are threaded for removable chokes. 12 GA: Skeet 1 over Cylinder. 20 GA: Cylinder over Cylinder
Sights / Optics: Both barrels are mounted with a steel bead front sight on a ventilated checkered rib.
Weight: 12 GA: 7 Lb 9 Oz, 20 GA: 7 Lb 10 oz
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered black walnut with a flat-bottomed pistol grip, straight comb, and solid black rubber recoil pad. Both of the forends had some scattered little compressions, most noticeable on the bottoms. The buttstock has a few scattered minor compressions and draglines. The most noticeable defect on the buttstock is a ding into the wood on the comb at the heel. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is strong with a few little marks. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad shows little to no wear. The drop at comb is 1 5/8″ the drop at heel is 2 3/8″. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Silver Receiver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are all bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The frame has some light handling marks. The safety and lever have some operational thinning. Both barrel sets have a couple of light rubs and some thinning under the forend from assembly & disassembly. The 20 gauge barrel set has a few more noticeable scuffs and draglines. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, the shotgun is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up tight with no play to the receiver. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a Browning naugahyde case, 12 ga snap caps, 12 ga bore snake, and extra chokes. There are 20 Gauge chokes Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, Full, Modified, and Full. There is a set of 12 GA chokes Full (x2), Improved Modified (x2), and an Extra Full choke. There is a Briely set of 12 GA chokes Light Modified, Modified, Improved Modified & Full.
Our Assessment: If you’re looking to hunt upland game or if you’re looking to challenge yourself at the Skeet range, this is the gun for you. A beautiful over-under in Excellent condition, this Silver Reserve II will turn heads in the field or at the range. It comes in a nice hard-sided case for storage and transport. With a 26″ 20 gauge barrel, a 28″ 12 gauge barrel, and a host of chokes, this should give you a wide range of options for hunting or sport, with this gun you will never be bored. Please see our photos and good luck!