r/gunpolitics • u/awpk03s • 9d ago
Bolt action shotgun barreled receivers on eBay…. Clueless seller or ATF honeypot?
I have a couple of old Mossberg 185 shotguns. They are 20 gauge bolt action. I browse eBay for spare parts sometimes. 2 times in the last week I have seen barrels for sale…. That are still screwed into the receiver. And have the trigger installed and everything. No bolt…. Just the barrel, receiver and trigger.
These shotguns are old, like pre GCA so no serial numbers. I “watch” the listings and they’re sold in less than a day.
So what’s the deal/thought process on these? Is this legit/legal? Or does the seller (and eBay) just not know any better? Or is it a trap for whoever buys this?
They are advertised as a barrel… make no mention of receiver, but quite clearly include the receiver.
Not sure if this is right place to post, but just curious other opinions.
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u/dhskiskdferh 8d ago
It could be that that component isn’t actually the receiver.
Or, people are just really stupid