GatorMid Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I've got someone who told me they were willing to sell a 1998 Super Black Eagle, black synthetic in great shape, with an assortment of chokes for $550. What are the concerns I need to be thinking about, as this gun is over 12 years old. I don't know much about them, is there anything in particular I should pay attention to while inspecting the gun? Is this a decent deal? I appreciate any feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cootcommander Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thats a pretty good deal if its not too beat up. I would buy it, clean it real good, replace the recoil spring, and you should be ready to go. I would ask to shoot it before I bought it but though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenhornet Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 buy it ....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxracer33x Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Worst case it may have a rough recoil tube and spring. Get a surecycle kit and never worry about it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomjb Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Not a bad price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwilcher Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I think thats a pretty sweet deal if its in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankg353 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 That is a great price if not too banged up. Like the other post a surecycle is not a bad choice. On my surecycle upgrades I throw out surecycle plunger and use the factory dampening plunger. The later model factory plunger had a built in shock absorber. This will take the battering effect away from the receiver. Good luck. Now all you need is a slug barrel for it. Let me know I have a perfect slug barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorMid Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Thanks for all the replies - I ended up buying this gun and couldn't be happier. Turns out, it was purchased new in 2001 and is actually in pretty nice shape, a little discoloration on the top of the receiver, but not bad at all. 26" barrel. It's used for sure, but the inside of the barrel looks brand new and the black stock has very few marks at all. Couple little marks on the barrel. Honestly, I think I'd rate this gun at an 8/10 cosmetically. Functionally perfect. Came with 5 different choke tubes as well. The guy who sold it to me had changed out the rod in the stock to a stainless rod which makes it function more like a gas operated auto (forgive my ignorance, but most folks I've talked to who are familiar with these guns knew what I was talking about). I put 3 boxes of 2 3/4" #8 low brass el cheapos from Wally World and it had no issues whatsoever cycling them through. Based on my limited research I believe I got a pretty nice deal and am excited to bust some ducks next week - headed to get a turkey in the AM. Again, thanks to all who responded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorMid Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Frank, I'd be interested in knowing more about the barrel you mentioned - unfortunately I don't have enough posts to send you a PM. Edit - turns out I don't even have enough posts to list an email address. Maybe you could PM me and shoot me your's. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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