878 Automaster. Largely Forgotten?
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:17 am
Last summer, I picked up an 878 Automaster at a local gun show. I had never seen/heard of one, but it attracted my interest enough for me to buy it.
Made from 1959-1963, the Automaster appears to not have been very popular. Mine is a first year model. I must say, I have been pleasantly surprised by this old girl. She's smooth shooting, takes any ammo I put through her and seems to just, well, "fit" me.
It may not be the most glamorous or modern semi auto 12 gauge, and it might be eclipsed by the 1100, but the 878 certainly is not a dud.
Made from 1959-1963, the Automaster appears to not have been very popular. Mine is a first year model. I must say, I have been pleasantly surprised by this old girl. She's smooth shooting, takes any ammo I put through her and seems to just, well, "fit" me.
It may not be the most glamorous or modern semi auto 12 gauge, and it might be eclipsed by the 1100, but the 878 certainly is not a dud.