Is This Project Worth It?

[Walkabout]

I bought a Zouave 10 bore shotgun from another forum member this summer. I've been thinking about converting it to more of a smooth rifle: Cutting the barrel down from 33" to 26", adding a rear sight, and eventually having the barrel lined to .62 cal. Is it doable, practical, Worth it?
I do a lot of brainstorming and thinking out loud on this forum and very few come to fruition, but I'd like to know your thoughts. Thanks

 

[tenngun]

It’s worth it if you want it.

 

[Grenadier1758]

You will spend money to make it the way you want it. I doubt that the value of your smooth bored Zouave will increase.

 

[sheriff john]

"Customizing" any factory gun seldom increases value, many times not only decreases value but makes guns harder to sell - goes for modern as well unless the original was not much to start with. Work/features by well-known, respected gunsmiths are the exception if they're appropriate. If the end result makes the owner happy, that's all that matters.

 

[bubba.50]

Plan to keep it forever and that's what you want? Go for it.

Think your tastes may change with the times & make it expendable? Enjoy it as-is & save your money.

My opinion and yer welcome to it.

 

[Walkabout]

Well, I finally got my T/C 12 gauge back from the gunsmith, which I plan to use for bird hunting, etc. I was thinking I'd use the Zouave as more of a dedicated slug gun. It already has the Zouave front sight, so I thought I might at least have a Zouave rear sight installed, if it can be done. Thanks for the input.