I picked up a 220 (same gun) in .410 a few weeks ago. I was quite surprised how nice it was, considering it was an econo-model. Mine's from Utica, which dates it somewhere between 1938 and 1946. It was nicely done over at some time. Keep an eye on the top lever screw. The lever also cocks the striker, so it's under a good bit of strain. Also, I've read that you need to watch for the firing pin sticking, which could cause a slam-fire. I got snap caps for mine so I can drop the firing pin for storage without worrying about breaking it. Mine's going to be the designated rabbit slayer after the snow flies.

Phil Sharpe said nice things about them in The Rifle in America.


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