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Posted By: pullit show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
OK I will admit that I am a gun nut and have a few custom rifles, but shotguns are my thing. I really like figured wood and have been known to buy a gun just because of the figure in the wood. So let's see your shotguns. The rifle guys like to show their stuff off, so why not us shotgun nuts.

I will start:
My K-80 30" trap barrels with Briley screw in chokes and sub gage tube to shoot skeet with. The stock was custom made to fit me and has 32 lpi checkering.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
It all started in the early 80's with this gun. It is a Ruger Red Label 20 ga with the blued receiver.

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this is my trap gun. A Browning Special Trap with 32" barrels and an Anton Rollover custom stock.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
Next up is my pride and joy. It is a Winchester 101 XTR light weight that belonged to my best friend. When he got killed his wife gave me this gun and I had this custom stock made for it a tribute to him.
It is a 20 ga with right at 28" barrels and 32 lpi checkering. I ask for 20 lpi as this is my field gun but the stock maker said it was too nice a piece of wood not to do 32 lines on, so that is what I got.

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note the way he did the patterns and had them tie together with just diamond. He told me what he was going to do, but I did not understand until I say it myself.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
ok there are 4 of mine, lets see some of yours.
I will post some more later....
Stunning set of doubles there pullit. They litteraly put my go to gun to shame.
Well, crud, I thought I had a better image of it.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
that is no chunk of firewood sir, that is a great looking stock.
Is that an A-5 or a Model 11 or one of the other A-5 clones?
Thanks for the compliment, but ya' ain't seen it in person.

She's a pre-war (1939) A5 in 16 gauge. Since I didn't want to molest the factory barrel I added a spare and had it tubed.

All in all I should have turned it over to Donnie, but a fella's got to try his first tang gun sometime. Do yer'self a favor, steer away from burl woods. They're a PITA to get an even surface and then the finish will foam until the seal is complete. This one took 6-7 coats of thinned AG before it quit foaming.

Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
by the way, welcome to the fire....

A sweet 16 with wood like that, man it does not get any better...
Posted By: tightloop Re: show us your shotguns - 06/21/08
That is a really fine piece of wood...you did well.
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
Excellent work.. Is it just the pix and light combo that makes the fore-end look more reddish than the buttstock?

Very nice piece 'o wood...
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
Cowboy, thought I would help you out.

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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
Ok, I'll share.. Below is an SKB model 880 Crown Grade in 12 gauge and it's my absolutely favorite shotgun.. According to Ithaca (I have a letter from them somewhere around here) they made/imported only 60 of these; half with 30" barrel, half with 32's.. Mine's a 30". A few 880s were made as a combo set and a few in 20 gauge, but overall these are quite rare.. I bought this brand spankin' new in 1980 and it's still in better than 98% condition..

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I take it out about once a year for a round of trap just for kicks.. And yeah, it still breaks clays with the best of 'em.. I wouldn't sell it for anything..
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
very nice. Is that stock the org. or did you have extra checkering cut? I have never seen one checkered like that or that patteren.
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
It's totally original...
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
it sure is nice....
Originally Posted by Redneck
Excellent work.. Is it just the pix and light combo that makes the fore-end look more reddish than the buttstock?

Very nice piece 'o wood...


Part of it's the lighting, but mainly it's my mistake. blush I had put it into the barrel to amonia fume when I got a call which took me out of town right pronto. I forgot to take it out of the barrel and no amount of time with the butt would make them match.

I love that checkering pattern on your SKB. I've considered something similar to that on my A5 but as dificult as that stuff is to chisel, it might be a nightmare to checker.

Hey pullit, thanks for the pic. I still haven't read up yet on how to do that.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/23/08
cowboy, not a problem..
did you make that stock yourself?
I wish. I used the old beat up factory butt to make a pattern that fit me properly and then had Donnie Gemes duplicate it on his pantograph. Sure wish I were that talented though, wouldn't be working a 7-3 five day week at the plant. Semi-inlets are as far as I have advansed so far.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
This is true, Old World Craftsmanship. This is a 10 bore on a massive 8 bore frame. A beautiful piece of wood with painstaking handfitting in both wood and locks. A Burmingham England gun with Westley Richards action, Stanton sidelocks, Thomas Kilby & Sons damascus barrels. The engraving is fine and the fences around the hammers as well as the hammers themselves, speak of nothing but craftsmanship. A pleasure to own and shoot, but a tad heavy for a day in the field. It has 32 inch barrels and weighs 12 1/2 pounds....

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You sir, make me green with envy.
The only 'old world' double I have is a 1915 Husqvarna Mod.20. But I will brag, she's a lot lighter than 12 1/2#.

Now I'm gonna' hafta' clear my bench again to put a backdrop down.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
I love that wood on that gun. I have to admit, I don't own a rabbit ear'ed gun, but have alway had a deep love for them.

12.5 lbs...wow, that is a little heavier than I would want to tote all day...
Posted By: Nebraska Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
Wow!!! Those are some beautiful scatter-guns.... smile
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
I went back to the safe, here is another beautiful original English hammergun. It is made in Birmingham by Hume, an early side lever, damascus shotgun. The engraving is very nicely done with about 60% coverage, with nice fences, reminicent of the carry-over from the earlier percussion era.

It has 2 1/2 inch chambers, rebounding hammers and very nice sidelocks. It is hard to find good guns like this that are as old as this.

Half the fun is owning these, the other half is shooting them...

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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
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Part of it's the lighting, but mainly it's my mistake. blush I had put it into the barrel to amonia fume when I got a call which took me out of town right pronto. I forgot to take it out of the barrel and no amount of time with the butt would make them match.
Excuse my ignorance but I've never heard of a process of 'amonia fuming'.. What does that do??

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I love that checkering pattern on your SKB. I've considered something similar to that on my A5 but as dificult as that stuff is to chisel, it might be a nightmare to checker.

Do you do your own checkering?? That is a true art. I know my own limitations and that's certainly one of 'em.. If you want to do something like that, print the pix and send the stock and pix to Sherry Abraham. I'm betting she can do a job like that..

Those old english shotguns are pure art.. Some day I need to take a couple of hours and make a trip to Duluth, MN and visit 'Pug's Guns'... He's got a high-end collectors shop in a kinda seedy, non-descript area of the city and specializes in big-bux European shotguns.. You'd never know it by looking at the storefront.. Reminds me of the shops one would see in south Chicago or Iraq... laugh
Posted By: SnowHunter Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
Dang yall, thems some gorgeous shotguns!!!! Phew, absolutely amazing!!!
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
Redneck
I am not a stock expert but I think the amonia bring out the color in the wood. I know stock makers also steam the wood to do the same type thing.
Cowboy (or anybody else)please correct me if I am wrong about this.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
sharpnel
you do have some very nice older shotguns, that is for sure. I have seen several nice older guns but as you said it is hard to find "clean" ones. Looks like you sure did....
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
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Redneck
I am not a stock expert but I think the amonia bring out the color in the wood. I know stock makers also steam the wood to do the same type thing.


Really.... I love to learn something new every day..

The stock below belongs to my second most favorite shotgun; an SKB M800.These were built circa 1980 also.. A guy in Michigan put this up for sale about 5 years ago. I had not seen a M800 before and the condition and price were excellent so I bought it.. Long story short, I could see some faint, nearly black lines in the buttstock, so I removed the wood and finish ( I don't care for urethanes on my shotguns) and noticed that it had been stained with a darker stain that actually covered the grain.. I removed it all, had Sherry Abraham clean up the checkering and refinished it in satin tung oil..

IMHO, this wood is outstanding and should be shown, not hidden with stain..

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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
Those Winnie M101's are nice firearms.. Good customer of mine probably has about 10 of 'em..
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
I have a Beretta 391 right now that need the same thing done to it that you did to your SKB. You can see some good figure in the wood but it does not show up thru the finish very well. If you turn it just right you can see it. Been thinking I would tackle that job one of these days, so far I have been thinking that about 3 yrs now.....
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
You do have some good looking SKB's. I don't think I have ever seen any with the white grip caps before.
I really like the SKB 885 (I think thats the model number). It is the one with the side plates like your 880. I don't remember them (the 885's) having the white grip caps.
Posted By: hunter1960 Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
There's some very pretty wood on those shotgun's. The only thing that i have in a wood stock anymore is the wife's sweet sixteen and a Remy 1187 Upland Special.

Everything else is either black or camo. syn. bird/rabbit/turkey guns are synthetic, including Beretta 391 and Remy 1100's & 1187's. The places that i bird and rabbit hunt are rough and i worry about scratches and dings.
Posted By: lochsa Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08


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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
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You do have some good looking SKB's. I don't think I have ever seen any with the white grip caps before.
I really like the SKB 885 (I think thats the model number). It is the one with the side plates like your 880. I don't remember them (the 885's) having the white grip caps.
I drooled over the 885s for years.. Never could quite afford one the few times I found one..

The 885 did have the side plates like the 880. To my limited recollection they did not have the white caps.. Only the 880 and 800 had those..

Well, 3 years is enough!! Get going on that refinish! You'll be glad you did when it's over.. The worst part is removing the old crap.. I'm lucky to have a commercial furniture finish stripping business fairly close.. I just send them the wood and it comes back in about a week or so, completely stripped and down to pure wood.. All for $30... Best money spent! I can't begin to do that myself for that kind of bux.. I'd lose my butt.. laugh
shrapnel, sir; yesterday you made me green with envy. Now you've really piled it on, yer' killin' me. Pleeease, keep it up. laugh

That Hume is gorgeouse. Exactly the way a double gun should be built.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
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That is a great picture of the 391 and your dog. I see some tiger strip in that stock. Do you have a better photo that shows the entire stock. That photo was a little bit of a tease....grin
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Redneck
I am not a stock expert but I think the amonia bring out the color in the wood. I know stock makers also steam the wood to do the same type thing.
Cowboy (or anybody else)please correct me if I am wrong about this.


Right you are sir. Amonia fumming reacts with tanic acid in the wood and force ages it. Some woods, such as walnut and oak, contain tanic acid by nature. Maple, as is the case with my A5 stock, needs to have tanic acid introduced. I find it much cheaper to brew up a strong cup of black tea and slobber that on as part of my whiskering stages.

It's kinda' shocking the first time you use this process. You're nice high dollar stock set just turned a nasty yellow/brown mustard yuck color. But fear not, once the whisker is removed and the first coats of finish have been applied the nice rich honey colors will come through.

You gotta' watch walnut though, and I mean that literaly. The color shift may seem gradual for a while, fifteen minutes later you peek in and your wood could be nearly black.

As for stains, I'm with you guys. That stuff's for decks and window sills.
Posted By: lochsa Re: show us your shotguns - 06/24/08
pullit,

I have a couple other photos that are similar. The 391 has good figure in the wood but nothing fancy. If it is in the right light, the tiger stripes really show.
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My 870 express mag, my coyote shotgun!

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 06/25/08
I went back into the safe and found a couple more nice looking shotguns. These are Winchester 101 Featherweight Pigeon Grades. They have 26 inch barrels and are vented between the barrels to help give the featherweight. One 12 gauge, the other is a 20 gauge.

There seem to be so many Browning shotguns out there, and I have always had a preference for the Winchester. These are not common, but are very nicely made and look good to boot.

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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/25/08
Nice wood! I notice they're both straight stocks.. I've never been able to shoot one of those comfortably; my wrist just doesn't seem to wanna bend that much.. laugh

Very nice examples of Winchester shotguns..

AsphaltCowboy, I really appreciate the information you gave above.. I had absolutely NO knowledge of that process at all.. How do you do the actual fuming process? You mentioned a 'barrel'.. ???
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/25/08
those 101's sure are nice. Winchester could sure build a great shotgun that pointed great. Those are two of the cleanest I have ever seen.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/25/08
firstcoueswas80
how do you like the Franchi? Everybody I talked to say they kick but they look so good I have thought about buying one anyway....
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AsphaltCowboy, I really appreciate the information you gave above.. I had absolutely NO knowledge of that process at all.. How do you do the actual fuming process? You mentioned a 'barrel'.. ???


It's so easy even a cave man could do it. whistle

Be forewarned; once you fume, it CAN NOT be undone. Unlike stain which can be sanded out ammonia fuming is through and through. A four inch square of say maple will be the same color in it's center as it is on the outer surface.

The barrel I use is one of the cardboard dry chemical barrels that our plastic colorant comes in at work. You could simply use a large trash bag, but I always worry about the ammonia gettin' spilt so I use the barrel.

Of all the hardwoods I've no idea which contain tannic acid naturally other than walnut and oak. You won't need it for those. Maple for sure does not, and will need treated. I can't remember for sure about cherry.

Since a quart size tea bag is more convenient and cheaper than buying tannic acid I use those. Put the tea bag in a standard 12oz coffee mug, fill 3/4 or so with water and nuke it in the micro-wave to brew and then let cool.

You can put this on naked wood at any time, but I wait until I'm ready to whisker the stock and use the tea for my first whisker. Just slobber it on and let the stock dry, you can whisker or not afterwards, your choice.

Now for the ammonia and be careful with that stuff, it can strangle ya', best done in a well ventilated area or better yet outside. Half a cup is more than plenty. Put a small dish of some sort in the bottom of the barrel over at the edge where you wont bump it with the stock and pour a bit of ammonia into it. Next place your stock in and cover the barrel. If you use a bag just tie the top shut or clip with a large enough cloths pin or something.

Some woods will react faster and get darker than others, depends on how hard and dense it is. Each individual piece of wood is different. Harder=slower not as dark, softer=faster and darker (this applies to blond woods like maple, walnuts can actually turn black). For a one piece stock of rock maple I just put it in and forget it, Two piece sets can get tricky, unless you specifically requested it you seldom get a forearm blank which was cut from the same area of the wood slab. Even a piece from the same tree may react differently. For these I recommend a simple egg timer. The butt usually is the hardest, so fume it first. Check frequently and when it looks dark enough remove it. The process stops almost immediately. Here is where you really need the egg timer (and where I screwed the pooch with my A5). Set the timer in five minute intervals and check the progress. You can touch it, the ammonia won't harm your hands unless you're sensitive, so take it out and compare it to the butt. When the color starts getting close set the timer for shorter intervals until you get a match. The wood will take on a nasty yuck look on the surface, just ignore that it'll sand off when you do your whisker.

You've really got to watch walnut, too much time in the fumes and it can often turn black or near to it. You can also almost, get a faux ebony if you leave it overnight or longer.

I've had a lousy day so if I've confused you with any of this, let me know, I'll clear it up tomorrow when my head is where it belongs.



Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/26/08
I understand all of it but the tea.. What's the tea for in this process??

I can't wait to try this.... laugh
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/26/08
I'm not cowboy, but the tea is another way to bring out the color/contrast as opposed to using ammonia.

You might want to use the tea on walnut, or oak.

If I am wrong please tell me, but I think this is what he was saying.
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/26/08
Hmmm... Now, I wonder just who discovered this in the first place? laugh laugh
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/26/08
somebody most likely spilled some on a piece of wood and said "hey look at this".....
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/26/08
LMAO... I think you're EXACTLY right...
Sorry for the confussion guys. I had what had to be the worst day in fifteen years at work yesterday and I,,, well, I had my head up my butt and wasn't thinking to clearly.
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Now, let's see if I can clear this up fer y'all.

Tannic acid (it's what's in the tea) and ammonia are what creats the reaction in the wood. Some woods have tannic acid in them and some don't.

Walnuts and oaks already have tannic acid in them. Mother nature put it there so's we don't have to. Ain't that cool of her?
Maple and some of the other blond hardwoods don't have tanic acid so we have to put it on the wood. Mother nature makes us waste a perfectly good teabag. But it's a fair trade if'n ya' ask me, considering what we get in return.

I'm not sure where he got it from, but I found it in Roy Dunlap's book "Gunsmithing" If you don't have one I strongly recommend it. Goood reading.
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firstcoueswas80
how do you like the Franchi? Everybody I talked to say they kick but they look so good I have thought about buying one anyway....


I love that Franchi! I got it in trade a few years ago for super cheap. The wood on it is amazing, and I can actually shoot the damn thing! I shoot instinctive, so I never use the bead but I can still hit chit! It fits me like a glove, which is surprising as I am 6'3 280 lbs. I have never notice it kicking like a mule. My 870 knocks me pretty good with 3" #4 buck shot for coyotes and jack rabbits.

I love my Franchi! Compared to a 20 guage, it is a little heavy but it performs flawlessly and sits me well!
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/27/08
got any pictures of the whole stock? I really love nice wood.
You and I are about the same size. I am 6'4" and I have lost a little weight (I am on a diet). I was 279 and I am 263 now.
It is hard to find a gun with long enough length of pull.
Posted By: Andre Re: show us your shotguns - 06/27/08
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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/27/08
Those look especially yummy... Beautiful wood on that 525.
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/27/08
Originally Posted by AsphaltCowboy
I'm not sure where he got it from, but I found it in Roy Dunlap's book "Gunsmithing" If you don't have one I strongly recommend it. Goood reading.
I know I've had that book but OF COURSE I can't find it right now..


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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/27/08
man those are nice.
I am so glad I started this thread. I did not know there where this many guy's and gal's on here that had great looking shotguns. I thought everybody just had rifles grin

Please keep the pictures coming I am learning alot about models of guns I have not seen before...
This is about the best that I have.

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Posted By: Andre Re: show us your shotguns - 06/28/08
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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 06/28/08
WOW... Whatta rifle!
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/28/08
firstcoueswas80
I would have bought that one as well....that is some nice figure in that wood.
I actually got that thing in a SMOKING trade! I never needed a over/under my 870 always did the trick for me.

I had a well used 22-250 Sendero with a Burris Fullfield II I had for sale... Guy sent me an email with the new shotgun, offered me a straight up trade.. I couldnt turn it down! The gun came absolutely 100% from him. I was very impressed and now I love it! I think the only thing I would trade it for is the same thing in 20 guage, cuz its lighter!
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/30/08
I hunt with a 20 ga for everything but turkey and duck. I am working on a 20 ga set up for turkey....
Posted By: Maser Re: show us your shotguns - 06/30/08
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^ Nothing special really. Just my Mossberg 500 in stock form. No comments on my Transformer sheets please. smile
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/30/08
I started with an 870 pump and shot it for years. Pumps are hard to be for duck hunting. They will shoot when a lot of autos freeze up....
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I started with an 870 pump and shot it for years. Pumps are hard to be for duck hunting. They will shoot when a lot of autos freeze up....


No chit there pullit. I've got a Marlin 120 Mag you could use for a boat paddle, and it won't fail. Mucho good medicine on prairie chickens to boot.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/08
Renato Gamba Sporter:

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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/08
Nice, nice wood..

Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/08
battue
nice all the way around....
Posted By: docdb Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/08
Call me nutz over Browning superposed, especially superlights.
Here's a little Diana 3 gauge set from '71 that I regret the most trading away
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The next few are from top to bottom, a Midas 20ga superlight, a .410 midas lightning with superlight stock (my plantation quail killer), and a 28ga P3 (since traded away)

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Next is a '61 12ga Pointer that I had restored to original:

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/08
Those are all super nice....
I think Brownings are hard to beat for the money.
If I had to pick, that Diana 3 gauge set, would get my vote. Thank the good Lord we don't have to pick....grin
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/08
I'd call you nutz for TRADING that beautiful set... Yowza...
Posted By: docdb Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/08
Yeah, lets not talk about it. I got a great piece in return, though. The guy that now owns it told me he turned down a $30K offer!
Don
Happy 4th, all........
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 07/05/08
Originally Posted by docdb
The guy that now owns it told me he turned down a $30K offer!
YOWCH... Talk about rubbing salt on the wound....
You guys have some NICE shot guns. I get by with these.

I cut my teeth on the 20 gauge 870. It was my first firearm purchased new in 1968. It came with a 28 inch full choke barrel and I latter added a 26 inch IC barrel. I bought the Red Label for $600. It's a 12 gauge with IC /Mod 26 inch barrels.
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Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 07/09/08
This is a pair of Rizzini/FAIR shotguns, top is an entry level 12 guage Premier, and the bottom on is my 20 guage Safari.
The safari is actually built on a rifle frame, and comes with a set of 6.5X55 barrels also.
Both guns shoot super, and the 20 is especially nice...
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Posted By: mud_bogger Re: show us your shotguns - 07/09/08
Well its not as purty as what you guys have, But I've got a few cases of shells over a crapload down the tube an have yet to have an issue.

By the way, If anybody see's one of these in a 20gauge LET ME KNOW !!


Smith&Wesson m3000 12gauge
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Posted By: grand_veneur Re: show us your shotguns - 07/20/08
This is not a fancy gun but a family stuff.



I've retreived it yesterday, I had asked the gunsmith to perform some refreshing work. It has been my great grandfather shotgun, made in 1953 (gunmaker still unknown).

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That was its condition before refreshing (broken hammer spring, rusty and un-blued metal, scratches everywhere, cleared wood with disappearing checkerings):

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It's going to join back my nearly century old external hammers "bayard" shotgun and most recent Browning Ultra XS Tool.

Three shotgun generations, from newest to oldest:

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I recognize that first gun, but the name eludes me right now. le'me look around a bit.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 07/21/08
it is nice to have a gun that is handed down from family.
Wish I had my grand dads old Winchester
Posted By: weagle Re: show us your shotguns - 07/24/08
I've owned all sorts of shotguns, but I've gone almost completely vintage.

Marlin Model 90's in 20, 16 and 12. I've put over 20K rounds through the 12ga in the last 2 years.
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Remington 31 in 20 ga and early 870 wingmaster in 12 ga.
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Posted By: mpmax Re: show us your shotguns - 07/28/08
It all started with Weatherby pumps, then Remington, now, Winchester model 12. It rains here, alot, so why bother with a finish, just oil. This one was built in 1914, the wood and choke is later.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 07/28/08
got to love the model 12's. I wish I had a dollar for every shell I ever shot thru a Poly choke....
That ole' Winnie looks like she could tell some stories.

I love that look. Well used, well cared for.
Posted By: grand_veneur Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/08
Originally Posted by AsphaltCowboy
I recognize that first gun, but the name eludes me right now. le'me look around a bit.


I've got an identification thanks to a French hunter who owns a 10 gauge from the same gunmaker: It seems to be a "Joseph Saive".

I ask myself if that Joseph Saive is linked to the famous gun engineer Dieudonn� Joseph Saive ?

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Dieudonn� Joseph Saive (1889�1973) was a Belgian small arms designer who designed the FN Model 1949[1] and the FN FAL. He became the head firearms developer of Fabrique Nationale after the death of John Browning. After John Browning's death, Saive continued with and finished the design started by Browning on the GP-35 pistol, commonly known as the Browning Hi-Power. It was the first 9 mm handgun to utilize a staggered-column magazine with a single feed point allowing a total of thirteen rounds to be loaded without an oversized grip or having the magazine protruding from below the grip.
Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 08/10/08
Here are few of mine:

Winchester 23 with winchokes, 12 gauge
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SKB 400 SXS 12 gauge
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Ruger Red Label 20 gauge
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SIG/Rizzini TT45 12 Gauge
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2 SIGs, one in 12, the other in 20
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A couple of 20 gauge Remingtons, Father/son guns
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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 08/11/08
those are some fine looking guns for sure....
Posted By: GunGeek Re: show us your shotguns - 08/11/08
I don�t have a camera handy, but here�s my list of shotguns; some are nice and some are quite pedestrian � but I enjoy them all.

12 Bore 2 �� Westley Richards Anson & Deeley Boxlock, non-ejector. 30� Damascus barrels, double triggers choked � & �
12 Bore 2 �� Antonio Zoli Z Gun (Verona LX 980/Zoli Kronos) � Adjustable comb stock on exhibition grade wood, 30� barrels, cased with lots of chokes and accessories
12 Bore 2 �� Browning Auto 5: Made in the early �30�s or there abouts. 28 �� plain barrel, no engraving
20 Bore 2 �� Remington Model 11; 26� solid rib, � choke.
12 Bore 2 5/8� Remington 1889 Hammer Gun; 30� fluid steel barrels choked full/full
12 Bore 2 �� Winchester Model 12; 28� vent rib, choked �
12 Bore 2 �� JC Higgins Model 20 Deluxe; 28� vent rib with Pachmayr Pow-R-Choke
12 Bore 2 �� Winchester Model 1897; 18� barrel, cylinder bore
12 Bore 2 �� Hercules (Stevens 1929) single shot; 32� plain barrel, full choke
.410 Bore 2 �� Hercules (Stevens 1929) single shot; 26� plain barrel, full choke
.410 Bore 3� Stevens �Springfield� Bolt Action; 28� plain barrel, full choke
Posted By: Ivan Re: show us your shotguns - 08/11/08
my only two

Remington 870 Express 12 ga
IAC Coach Gun - 12 ga

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Posted By: castnblast Re: show us your shotguns - 08/14/08
here's one of my favourites, a Merkel combo 2 barrel set 16/16 and 16/7x57R
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Posted By: GunGeek Re: show us your shotguns - 08/15/08
castnblast - A lot of drilling and combo guns have their shotgun barrels regulated to the rifle barrel for use with a slug. Ever try slugs out of your combo barrel?
Posted By: Fang Re: show us your shotguns - 08/17/08
I think it's a Francotte. Wild guess, but just look at it!
Barrel extension into standing breech, with Greener-type cross-
bolt, and sideclips, if you please! That's a lot of class for
a boxlock, which is why I think Francotte, or maybe Dumoulin.
Seems too well engineered to simply be a Belgian "trade gun."
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/19/08
11-87, customed stocked by Dave VandenBrand, 26 inch tube, ported by Pro-Port witn Briley extended tubes. Wood is awesome, pics dont do justice........


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Sig TT45, made by B. Rizzini, imported by Sig Arms, 32 inch gun, my main clays gun....


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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 08/31/08
Thats me and my Model 21, 26" barrels, cylinder & cylinder, double triggers, extractors, manufactured in 1937. Pheasant hunting near the Missouri Breaks MT (Square Butte in the background) in 2004

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 08/31/08
outstanding wood....

Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 08/31/08
got to love those Winchesters....
Posted By: stumpman Re: show us your shotguns - 09/04/08
Here are the only doubles I have at the moment. Nothing as fancey as some of you guys.
Browning Citori 525 20ga
Ruger Red Label 12ga
Churchill Windsor I 20ga SxS
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Posted By: stumpman Re: show us your shotguns - 09/14/08
I just added this one to the collection today. It's a caesar Guerini 28ga with 28" barrels on it it's for my son to use shooting sporting clays and trap with. Then when he outgrows it it will come back to dear old dad.
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Posted By: GunGeek Re: show us your shotguns - 09/18/08
Originally Posted by Odessa
Thats me and my Model 21, 26" barrels, cylinder & cylinder, double triggers, extractors, manufactured in 1937. Pheasant hunting near the Missouri Breaks MT (Square Butte in the background) in 2004

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Just goes to show, with modern loads, you really don't need to worry about choke. When in doubt, go one size larger.
Posted By: grand_veneur Re: show us your shotguns - 09/18/08
Originally Posted by Fang
Barrel extension into standing breech, with Greener-type cross- bolt, and sideclips, if you please! That's a lot of class for
a boxlock, which is why I think Francotte, or maybe Dumoulin.
Seems too well engineered to simply be a Belgian "trade gun."


In fact it is a quite common package for an old school shotgun from Liege. The same with my "bayard" that was known as a basic non custom / non fancy gun. Belgian's gunsmithing good old and lost time cry .

I can confirm the hammerless is a Joseph Saive.
Posted By: mud_bogger Re: show us your shotguns - 10/02/08
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Posted By: Blacktail53 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/12/08
This is my BSS .20ga. IM/M 26" barrels.
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I had a place where the doves funneled through a slot between hills and that little gun was devastating on them.
The boys were enthusiastic retrievers, too! smile
Posted By: jbmi Re: show us your shotguns - 10/17/08
Browning BPS Pigeon Grade
Browning Citori Lightening Grade III
Wife's Browning XT Trap
My Kolar Trap
Remington 90T Trap
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My field gun is a classic 1909 Parker VH 16ga. SXS
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I was big into rifles until I got bit by the shotgun fever and trap shooting.
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 10/21/08
some nice shotgun, Your wife must be tuff, I see she is gunning with no recoil pad and using an alum plate instead...grin
Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 10/22/08
Originally Posted by pullit
some nice shotgun, Your wife must be tuff, I see she is gunning with no recoil pad and using an alum plate instead...grin
LOL....


Very nice wood on that Kolar...
Posted By: burner Re: show us your shotguns - 10/22/08
I have a Ruger Red Label in 20/26" and a Ruger Gold Label. The RGL is here:

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...owflat/Number/2504461/page/1#Post2504461

Pics don't do it justice; couldn't get the flash on the wife's camera to shut off.
Posted By: bgold Re: show us your shotguns - 10/29/08
Here are a few I have pics of. I really need to get some of the rest, and better pics of what I have...but here is a start:

Beater 1972 Belgian A5 12ga Mag I pick up tomorrow:
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1950 A5 Standard 12:
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1962 A5 Sweet 16:
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Japanese 12ga Mag:
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Just sold:
11-87 Premier 20ga and 11-87 SPS 12ga SuperMag
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Browning 10ga BPS:
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More to come!
Posted By: 30Gibbs Re: show us your shotguns - 10/30/08
Originally Posted by docdb
Call me nutz over Browning superposed, especially superlights.
Here's a little Diana 3 gauge set from '71 that I regret the most trading away
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The next few are from top to bottom, a Midas 20ga superlight, a .410 midas lightning with superlight stock (my plantation quail killer), and a 28ga P3 (since traded away)

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I really like your '61 pointer.

Who did the restoration for you?

I have a '53 trap grade 1 superposed. I would like to have the wood professionally redone.

Thanks.

Bob

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Here is my Browning citori 16 gauge (correct size frame) 24" bbl's invector chokes. It's short and light for the partridge wood's.
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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/08

I have a hankering for a 16ga again...
Posted By: bgold Re: show us your shotguns - 11/01/08
I bought my Sweet 16 to give the 16ga a try. Fell in love with it in the dove fields earlier this season.

Don't know why I waited so long...
Posted By: slabsides Re: show us your shotguns - 11/03/08
Nothing real special: Remington Special Field 12 ga. with the 23" barrel, Rem-choke. I looked for one for a long time, until I found this one. It's my only shotgun now.
As most of you may already know, the magazine and forend on these are shorter than standard. I've considered picking up a synthetic pg stock to bang around with, saving that nice wood. I know the buttstock would fit ok, but does anyone want to assure me that I can shorten the synthetic forend to fit my gun? It's really all that's kept me from shooting an order out to Brownell.
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Posted By: Tony Re: show us your shotguns - 11/16/08
My great old Hopkins and Allen 16 bore.

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most of my hunting is ducksband geese so I shoot one of my 2 camo dipped benelli SBE's usually. my O/U follows the same theme. It's an older fabarms camo mag lion they H&K imported. 28" barrels with tribore system and 3 1/2" chambers. whole gun came in wetlands camo. not the lightest but the gun has been bombproof for ducks, geese and turkeys for several years
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 11/20/08
Here is a little something I picked up on a whim, proly paid too much. 870 in 28 gauge, nice old gun, fixed full choke that I will most likley open up to .010, add a pad so it stays on my sholder as the hard plastic slips off when I pump it.

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Posted By: tbear99 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/07/08
john nice 870 i like the fact of 28ga
Posted By: MattW Re: show us your shotguns - 12/07/08
There are some real beauties here for sure. I've only just gotten into shotgunning. Here are the two I use:
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Top is a Winchester 101 Trap and the bottom is a Winchester 23 Pigeon Grade XTR, both 12 gauge
Below is my Browning Euro Gold 20 gauge.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 12/11/08
guys (and gal's) you sure have some great looking shotguns.
thanks for posting pictures....
Posted By: Chasseur Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/08
I love Continental double guns:

My pride and joy, French artisan gun, Seytre, 12 bore:
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Latest addition, GDR Merkel drilling, 16/16/7x65r, its now my "go-to gun"
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The working gun, Fabarms Classic Lion, 12 bore:
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Posted By: RufusG Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/08
I've posted this pic before but I guess the statute of limitations has expired. My three Remington Model 31 pumps, the oldest a three digit S/N from late '31. I actually have a fourth now but it's so fugly i haven't taken a pic of it yet.

The top gun has a Simmons screw-on (as opposed to screw in) choke that I have been unable to find any info on, or other chokes for. If anyone knows anything about them, please give me a holler.

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Posted By: Sako Re: show us your shotguns - 12/22/08
Here are three of my favorites.....

Top is a Beretta Teknys Gold Target model in 12g with interchangable ribs & the works, middle is a Stevens 311 16ga & the bottom is a Merkel 47 in 12g

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Posted By: JJABPOS Re: show us your shotguns - 01/02/09
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Wow Guys,
Those are some gorgeous guns!!
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/17/09
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/17/09
This is one that has pretty much done it all: From game to targets.


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Posted By: djs Re: show us your shotguns - 03/23/09
Some really beautiful wood / finishing / checkering in the above posts!
Posted By: wink_man Re: show us your shotguns - 03/23/09
I put this in the 'Savage Collectors' Shotgun thread, thought you might like to see it here.

A pair of Savage 242's, 410 over 410:

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A pair of Savage Fox's, a 12 gauge model B, and a 20 gauge Model BSE:

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Posted By: wink_man Re: show us your shotguns - 03/23/09
One more, that I have pics of:

This used to be a very sorry excuse for a 20 gauge Winchester 1300 Ranger when I rescued it and decided to make a slug gun out of it. Did all the work myself, and also have a 28 inch barrel for it with Winchokes.

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Posted By: mpmax Re: show us your shotguns - 03/28/09
The latest and greatest field gun for the lefty. Ithaca 37, 12ga. Modified. 1973.

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Posted By: tmc0304 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/28/09
Here's my favorite. Nothing special to most. This was my Grandfather's quail gun. Remington 1148 in 28 gauge. I actually killed my first goose with it when I was 7. (I'm 43 now)

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Posted By: GeneB Re: show us your shotguns - 03/29/09
I don't think there have been enough pictures of pump guns posted so I thought I shold post some of mine, pumps have had a popularity in America that is unique. Unfortunatly after seeing mine they may not be as popular as they once were grin. There are questions marks on some of the labels, if anyone can confirm or correct anything please PM me.
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And remember to look for the UNION LABEL when shopping for your next pump shotgun grin.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 04/05/09
Interesting and unique. Ever shoot them? What's the deal on the front trigger lever? Thanks for posting.
Posted By: GeneB Re: show us your shotguns - 04/06/09
Originally Posted by battue
Interesting and unique. Ever shoot them? What's the deal on the front trigger lever? Thanks for posting.


They are like a side eject version of the Spensor pumps and operate the same. The front 'trigger' is actually an extension of the internal hammer and is used to uncock the gun, which is the safe position, you then have to use either your thumb or your index finger to recock it in order to fire. These, like the Spensor use a rebounding firing pin, possibly the first guns to use one. The model 50 still uses a rebounding firing pin (necessary for these guns to function) but uses a sliding safety to block the trigger. The safety is mounted on the left side and for right-handed operation seems extremely awkward. Gene
Posted By: RDFinn Re: show us your shotguns - 04/13/09
Not the greatest pics but here goes anyway.

This is my Beretta 682 Gold E with an adj. comb stock in 12ga w/28 bbl.
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This one is my field/sporting clays favorite. Beretta 391 Gold Sporting in 12ga. w/28 bbl.
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Probably many of you will turn thumbs down on this one, but I haven't seen too awful many of them.

It a Remington 11-48 in 28 gauge. Modified choke and 25" barrel. 6 and 1/4 lbs.

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Posted By: sqweeler Re: show us your shotguns - 04/14/09
Great gun Longbeard.Shot one at competition Skeet for many yrs.The choice many moon's ago was that or a 28 Model 12
Posted By: SuBmoa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/21/09
These are mine...
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Posted By: Mathsr Re: show us your shotguns - 04/22/09
Here is what is left of my Merkel 2001 E. It was given to me by my wife for my 50th birthday. It is a 12ga, extra fancy wood 28 inch barrels and pure death in a dove field. Ever since it was stolen it has been back to a 30year old Browning pump. Maybe one day the Merkel will find its way home.

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Posted By: Claybirds Re: show us your shotguns - 04/25/09
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Here are a couple of mine-

#1- Winchester SX2 elite
#2- Winchester 42 plain barrel 410
#3- Browning High grade 42
#4- Winchester model 12 Pigeon grade trap (1954)
#5- Winchester model 12 Black Diamond Trap Grade (1931)
#6- Beretta 682x Un-single clay crushing machine

smile Man do I love my hobbies
Posted By: SuBmoa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/25/09
nice
Posted By: Taverner Re: show us your shotguns - 05/05/09
SuBmoa:

Your SX2(MO camo) extended choke and Benelli are set up identical to mine.

Have to say good taste in hunting guns.
Posted By: Toddly Re: show us your shotguns - 05/07/09
Heres a few.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 05/08/09
You win. whistle Usually takes something that sways to make me look that hard. We can now officially end this thread!!! Very nice. Thanks for posting.
Posted By: Toddly Re: show us your shotguns - 05/09/09
I have worked hard for those 6 guns, might as well share the fun of it. Thanks Battue, but there are way more impressive collections than this. Todd
Posted By: Toddly Re: show us your shotguns - 05/09/09
I have worked hard for those 6 guns, might as well share the fun of it. Thanks Battue, but there are way more impressive collections than this. Todd
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 05/09/09
No doubt there are more impressive collections, that takes nothing away from yours. However, not many have six model 21s of that overall quality. You worked hard for some special shotguns.

In my estimation one of the greatest shotguns ever assembled. English best will fall apart if fed a steady diet of heavies. The M21 will just ask for more of the same.

Again, very nice.

Addition: Any small gauges? The second one down looks sweet.
Posted By: Toddly Re: show us your shotguns - 05/09/09
Originally Posted by battue
No doubt there are more impressive collections, that takes nothing away from yours. However, not many have six model 21s of that overall quality. You worked hard for some special shotguns.

In my estimation one of the greatest shotguns ever assembled. English best will fall apart if fed a steady diet of heavies. The M21 will just ask for more of the same.

Again, very nice.

Addition: Any small gauges? The second one down looks sweet.
The 2 on the top are both trap grade 20 gauges, one with a vent rib. The one on the bottom is a factory engraved custom grade with original box.

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Posted By: tronskie Re: show us your shotguns - 05/10/09
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Pair of Berettas- 12 gauge Ultralight & 20 gauge Silver Pigeon
Posted By: ZeroGravitas Re: show us your shotguns - 05/19/09
Originally Posted by Cartod
....there are way more impressive collections than this.


No doubt, but they're not posted here!

Posted By: Steve_NO Re: show us your shotguns - 05/24/09
there's a flock of A-5s, a couple of 1100s, an 11-87, a crack barrel or two, a couple of Savages, two Citoris, and these SxSs:

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LC Smith field gauge 12, Ugarechea 12 gauge DU raffle gun, Greener 2 1/2 in 16 ga.
Posted By: sqweeler Re: show us your shotguns - 05/26/09
Can't dig out the other 9 21's ranging from Grand American to matched pair of 16 & 20 ga. Tournaments.But here's a little something from the front row.Perazzi MX-8 C Sporting 31 1/2",1941 Special order A&F Win 21,SKB 400,Win Mod 50 Deluxe 3 pin rib 2 barrel set 30" Full ,26" WS-1 and 1905 Parker DH special order live pigeon http://photobucket.com/sqweeler ii5
Posted By: Light12 Re: show us your shotguns - 05/26/09
12-g. HJ Hussey, ca. 1910. 28'' barrels. 6 1/2 pounds.
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12-g. HJ Hussey, ca. 1910. 28'' barrels. 6 1/2 pounds.
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Posted By: Steve_NO Re: show us your shotguns - 05/28/09
very nice....I have trouble pointing a straight grip and need the Prince of Wales style, even thought the straight ones look much cooler.
Posted By: sse Re: show us your shotguns - 06/04/09
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Heres a few.

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Gorgeous, and not an English grip among 'em...
I have a few, nothing fancy. Someday I would like to trade for a nice 20 ga. side by side.

Ruger Red Label 12 gauge 26" barrels IC/M
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870 WingMaster 20 gauge 26" barrel IC
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870 Express 3"mag, tubes with tupperware stock.
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870 Express 3"mag wood stocked.
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Posted By: jetjockey Re: show us your shotguns - 07/23/09
Youve got decent guns, but that Brit........ Now thats pure beauty! There is no upland dog like a brit!
Posted By: p3dr0 Re: show us your shotguns - 08/04/09
GAWD ALL THESE SHOTGUNS MAKE ME WANT TO CRY
i cant afford any of them
oBAMA BETTER FIX THE ECONOMY
ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO HOPE
Posted By: rosco1 Re: show us your shotguns - 08/10/09
not the best pic, but its an older Beretta silver pigion SXS 12 ga. all of my upland hunting is done with SXS's anymore. i am really starting to like my 16 and 20 ga Ugartecha's

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Posted By: 1100mag Re: show us your shotguns - 08/24/09
My 870 slugger

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Posted By: Seven_Heaven Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/09
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Picked this Beretta up yesterday, a 686 in 20ga.
Posted By: jetjockey Re: show us your shotguns - 09/11/09
Is that aftermarket wood? That wood is beautiful for an onyx.
Posted By: Seven_Heaven Re: show us your shotguns - 09/11/09
Originally Posted by jetjockey
Is that aftermarket wood? That wood is beautiful for an onyx.


Not aftermarket, that is the wood that came on it. I've gotten a couple of Ruger No. 1's with better than average wood also. Doc Encore says I have been "blessed by the wood gods".

The Beretta has knocked down a few doves already, but alas she has already got a ding in that wood. Was standing too close to the SIL and his semi-auto shucks empties with gusto. Dang kids and their new-fangled semi-autos! frown
Posted By: jetjockey Re: show us your shotguns - 09/11/09
I looked for months for an Onyx with that kind of wood. Your one lucky SOB in my opinion. Congrats! In order to get a stock like yours I'm gonna have to get one from Coles.
Posted By: Nebraska Re: show us your shotguns - 11/16/09
My favorite is a Weatherby Orion III
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Surprisingly, my shotgun with the best lookin' wood is a special run Rem 870. It has pheasant and bird dog engraving and some nice Claro walnut!!

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Posted By: johnsavage Re: show us your shotguns - 01/03/10
I haven't seen a Colt shotgun in this thread. My cousin has a side/side boxed colt hammerless ordered by a great-great grand uncle in about 1895,delivered in 1896 and barrels replaced at no charge by factory in 1898. Serial number between 1000-1990 but I don't remember exact #. Engraved, damascened barrels, beautiful wood. Box is even in good shape with blue felt interior and leather exterior. Original paperwork folded and starting to tear unfortunately. Bores are absolutely pristine!

No pictures available, but I may be able to get some from him sometime to post. Any other Colts out there?
Posted By: Thunderball Re: show us your shotguns - 01/08/10
I just had my LC Smith 3E refinished by Dan Printz at The firing Pin in NC. Go check it out The Firing Pin - LC Smith 3E
He put up a bunch of pictures of work he did on it. Here is just one I took once it came back home.
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Posted By: coyoteman23 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/08/10
Here are my favorites. Not as pretty as some, but they get the job done. 1st is a Remington 310 12ga that I just got yesterday, 2nd is a Browning sweet sixteen Belgium made, and 3rd is my baby. Savage Fox Model B in 20ga. I use this gun for everything and I love the way she feels. I bought the Remington to give my Fox a break for a little while. As you can see all 3 guns and just about every gun I have all have that same scratch on the butt stock. That is from getting them in and out of my gun safe. I hit them every time.
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Winchester model 97 pump in .16 ga.
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It was a gift from an old elk hunting pard.
It looks half worn out, but it's slick and smooth and has a trigger like a target rifle... Turkeys hate it!
Serial # sez it's made in 1900!
Posted By: hemiallen Re: show us your shotguns - 01/24/10
My new Browning gold hunter 26" 3 1/2" mag

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/03/10
Sort of Fox guy of recent years... lets see what I have in photobucket....

Little A grade 12 bore fits me great and its often my go to gun... its nothing special but I like it...
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A non-orignal and "restored" straight stocked B grade 12 bore with 32" barrels
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A 12 bore CE
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A like new Sterlingworth with the original box from 1928
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Got a few other Fox guns but no pics

The wife shooting my Red label

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and the old right hand yet left eye dominant shooting... she still hit like 15 of 25... I don't get it...
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Any other Fox collectors out there?????????

Posted By: MnFn Re: show us your shotguns - 02/22/10
Down to only 2 SXS's, both 12 gauge. Top Merkel, bottom Bland. The engraving on the Merkel is arabesque (sp?) I like them both a lot.
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 02/27/10
I really like the Bland. Clean lines. Thomas Bland? English or from Woodcock Hill?

Any idea on weight of the Merkel? Been looking at a few of them lately.
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Posted By: ltppowell Re: show us your shotguns - 03/05/10
Picked up a 1958 Sweet Sixteen this morning...NIB. smile
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Posted By: Fang Re: show us your shotguns - 03/16/10
Terrific guns and game birds! Say, is your dog a GWP or a WPG?
Looks like a handsome animal, either way.
Posted By: MnFn Re: show us your shotguns - 03/28/10
Thanks, Battue,
The Bland is an EJ. I don't know much about it.
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Not sure on the weight of the Merkel, I will check it out and post it. I did shoot a couple rounds of Sporting Clays with the Merkel and I did quite well on the first bird (with spreader loads), not so good getting back on the second bird after recoil. One of the guys seemed to think there was a lot of muzzle jump. Too light for that game, maybe? Don't know, but it comes up nice for me, and the inletting and engraving looks pretty good to me; no expert tho.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/29/10
Originally Posted by Fang
Terrific guns and game birds! Say, is your dog a GWP or a WPG?
Looks like a handsome animal, either way.


Not mine but its a buddy's... WPG
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 04/17/10
just got this nice Fausti in 28 gauge delivered the other day - skipped out at lunch to the range and smoked some skeet clays with it - superb!
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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/19/10
My trio of Browning BPS shotguns: 20 gauge Upland Special, 16 gauge Grade-III Hunter, and 12 gauge 3" Magnum NWTF turkey special. I might add a 28 gauge to the family soon. I am really starting to like these shotguns; put the 16 gauge on layaway a few months ago (two weeks after I bought the NWTF model) but picked it up last week.

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Posted By: Bay_Dog Re: show us your shotguns - 04/20/10
Thanks. They were kind of an after thought. Done right by the hotel along the interstate. There were some really cool old buildings an farm implements in some of the fields that we walked. If I had been on my game, we'd have stopped and taken some pics there with the dogs too.
Posted By: justy Re: show us your shotguns - 04/29/10
Dam nice guns!!!
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Is that aftermarket wood? That wood is beautiful for an onyx.


Not aftermarket, that is the wood that came on it. I've gotten a couple of Ruger No. 1's with better than average wood also. Doc Encore says I have been "blessed by the wood gods".

The Beretta has knocked down a few doves already, but alas she has already got a ding in that wood. Was standing too close to the SIL and his semi-auto shucks empties with gusto. Dang kids and their new-fangled semi-autos! frown



Chris,

Do you buy your guns off the rack or order them and when the box is opened you "Gasp" at the fine figured walnut you get to fondle.

The Beretta is beautiful.

Doc
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/24/10
Originally Posted by catnthehat
just got this nice Fausti in 28 gauge delivered the other day - skipped out at lunch to the range and smoked some skeet clays with it - superb!
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If you don't mind what does it weigh and barrel length? Balance point?
Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/10
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Been getting ready for the upcoming season - this 16 gauge Model 12 pump will be doing the upland honors beginning with a dove hunt Labor Day weekend, followed by quail at Thanksgiving and rabbit in January. I'll let my Browning 12 gauge BPS handle the steelshot chores during duck and goose season (and the turkey hunting in the spring). Man's has gotta have a plan - mine is ready.
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Posted By: msj348 Re: show us your shotguns - 09/15/10
Soooo......what's the "rest of the story" on the cat and gun?

A special gun like that deserves more info!
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Originally Posted by msj348
Soooo......what's the "rest of the story" on the cat and gun?

A special gun like that deserves more info!
you can see the history of this gun here: http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=475745
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just got this nice Fausti in 28 gauge delivered the other day - skipped out at lunch to the range and smoked some skeet clays with it - superb!
Cat
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If you don't mind what does it weigh and barrel length? Balance point?

26" barrels , 5lbs. even, and it balances right on the hinge pin!:>)
Cat
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This is the closest thing that I have maybe approaching something pretty, and that is actually probably worth a coupla' bucks. And despite being chumpchange in value compared to a lot of the shotty porn posted, even this thing I won't dare take into the blind or even for upland with me; far too nice for my clumsy self. wink In 100% NIB never-been-fired condition. I'll never use it, and will eventually get around to selling or trading it. DU 50th Anniversary 1987 Browning A-5 Light 12.

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 09/27/10
I have carried my K80 Dove hunting before and carry my 101 with custom wood pheasant hunting as well as most any other bird hunting I do. If it is really bad out, I have beater scatter guns for that.
Like asking would you enter your new car to a demolition derby...you could, but why would you.
Posted By: bucktales Re: show us your shotguns - 09/27/10
Here's my contribution...
A neat little Bavarian 16ga. hammergun. Made by an "A.Doublon" in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. I figure it's 1890's to pre-WW1 vintage. Fluid barrels, 2 3/4 chambers,but I'll only shoot 2 1/2s with the old gal. Funny how that big cheek piece fits like a glove. This gun points well.
It was somebodys pride and joy as it has gold washed lock panels and a horn grip in back of the trigger guard.
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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 09/27/10
Bucktails, that is one cool looking fowling piece! Odessa
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 09/28/10
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This is true, Old World Craftsmanship. This is a 10 bore on a massive 8 bore frame. A beautiful piece of wood with painstaking handfitting in both wood and locks. A Burmingham England gun with Westley Richards action, Stanton sidelocks, Thomas Kilby & Sons damascus barrels. The engraving is fine and the fences around the hammers as well as the hammers themselves, speak of nothing but craftsmanship. A pleasure to own and shoot, but a tad heavy for a day in the field. It has 32 inch barrels and weighs 12 1/2 pounds....
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Here's my W.R side lock!
it's a light , fine shooting 12 bore with brass cases and black powder.
Cat
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Posted By: bgold Re: show us your shotguns - 09/28/10
lhonda...very nice A-5.
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Posted By: McCake Re: show us your shotguns - 10/03/10
Ghetto, yes.

Well padded resume, yes.

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I want to marry your daughter...if available.

Doc
Posted By: Idared Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/10
I must admit I have much nicer looking rifles than shotguns and wasn't going to post in this thread, but this pair have served me well for many, many years. They are starting to look a little worn on the outside but their bores still remain bright and shiny.

The top one is a Fox double with mod & full barrels. The bottom is a Winchester 12 "Duck" gun which has a 3" chamber. They both deserve a bit of a facelift and when I retire from my main job they may get it. Until then, they just continue to do what they did fifty years ago, work well. wink

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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/10
Alright - we are back in the pump and working grade double's again, here are a couple:

A pair of 16 gauge Winchester Model 12 pumps.
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J.Stevens Springfield 5100 in 20 gauge (1945 vintage).
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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 11/01/10
got to love the model 12's. They have sure past the test of time.
Posted By: ltppowell Re: show us your shotguns - 11/08/10
Since Hurricane Ike all I have are some old Ithaca 37's, 870's, a Rem 11-48 (my Dad's) and a Benelli SBE. I used to have a couple nice Browning O/U's 325,525 and and old Superposed.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 11/08/10


Here is a classic. A Burgess 12 gauge wrist pump, damascus barrel, solid rib, made in the 1890's and still taking birds over 100 years later...

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Posted By: 458Win Re: show us your shotguns - 11/09/10
Here is my Zoli Z gun 450/400 Express rifle along with my 1935 Beretta S-2 EL 12 ga and Prandelli 28 ga.

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Posted By: armedferret Re: show us your shotguns - 11/12/10
Just won this last weekend.

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535. Bout to post a thread asking if anyone knows factory turkey loads it tends to like.
Posted By: GF1 Re: show us your shotguns - 11/14/10
Here's my pride and joy. Piotti BSEE Lusso, 16 gauge, 29" bbls.

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Posted By: Metsamies Re: show us your shotguns - 11/25/10
No pics and nothing fancey for this guy. Just sold my Mossberg 835 Ulti-mag and it was replaced with a Browning BPS Stalker.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 11/25/10
GF1,

That thing is GORGEOUS! What a nice piece of English on that thing! Have any pics of the receiver up close??
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 11/25/10
here is one I just had the stocks refinished on... don't see many of these but they are not collectors guns unless super high quality or high grade, Around 1800 thought to have been built by the Philadelphia Arms Company... they were basically the predecessor to the Ansley H Fox Gun Company.

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Originally Posted by lovemy99
GF1,

That thing is GORGEOUS! What a nice piece of English on that thing! Have any pics of the receiver up close??


Not a very good picture, but here it is. Engraved by Granetti, the last gun he did before his untimely death at a relatively young age.

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My 1988 20 gauge Citori Skeet Grade VI,that I just purchased off of Gunbroker.

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Posted By: drew1473 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/13/10
Here is my Mossberg 500. My dad was a State Trooper for 30 years and it was his shotgun that he carried in the car. I know it kinda beat up, but my dad gave it to me and it will never leave the family (once I have a kid).

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Posted By: UncleJesse Re: show us your shotguns - 12/21/10
Picked up this cute little 16 gauge sureshot (made by winchester or cooey) - it's been made into a takedown backpacker and it's a beauty. I'm more of a rifle kinda guy but the guy offered me a trade for 8 hard drives I had laying on the shelf and couldn't refuse.

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Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 12/23/10
Not as nice as some of yours, but I've pretty much got the bases covered I think.

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12ga Beretta 686 SP, 20ga 687 SPII, AyA 4/53, Browning Ultra XS, 28ga XS, 410 XS
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Winchester Super-X Model 1

I've also got a 20ga 11-87 Premier, and 870 Express & Nova 12gauges with synthetic stocks.
Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 12/24/10
16 ga. Grulla 216RB
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16 ga. Husqvarna Model 20(bottom)
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16 ga. Husqvarna Model 51
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16 ga. Belgium Guild gun circa 1880's
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Also have a 16 ga.Ugartechea sidelock and a 16 ga. Winchester Model 12. Guess you can see that I like the 16 ga. grin
Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 12/25/10
Nice batch of 16s!
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/25/10
Originally Posted by greyphase
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Well done. Nice bull Grouse. What state you hunting? Lotta Pa in those pics. Northern to be more specific.
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Well done. Nice bull Grouse. What state you hunting? Lotta Pa in those pics. Northern to be more specific. [/quote]

Located in Bedford Co. Pa. and hunt all surrounding countys. Hunt as far north as Clearfield Co.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/26/10
Will be easy to recognize your firearms, so if we cross paths I'll be sure to say hi. Good chance we will be able to share shells if one of us are running short.
Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 12/26/10
Originally Posted by battue
Will be easy to recognize your firearms, so if we cross paths I'll be sure to say hi. Good chance we will be able to share shells if one of us are running short.


I look forward to that day. If you see this little tri colored setter in the woods I won't be far behind.
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/27/10
Doubt if you will meet the white Springer, but the black English Cocker may come bouncing by.

Addition: Your blog is very well done. Excellent work.

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Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 12/27/10
battue

Your springer pic brought back memories. I hunted with springers for alot of years until my legs told me I was getting too old to keep up with them frown. so I switched to Ryman-type setters. Here's a pic pushing 20 years old of one of my springers Dolly gone but never forgotten.
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/27/10
Had a great one. Abby here gave me 14years of good and I would love to be able to have another 14, but it can't be. She needs her rest these days.

To all fire members, I apologize for the topic hijack.

In her prime:

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OldForester:

About as nice SuperX Model1 as I have ever seen. Perhaps the most unheralded and maybe best auto ever made.
Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 12/30/10
Thanks! It's a nice gun, but I prefer stuff with 2 barrels, easier to clean and grab hulls from.

BTW, nice lookin' dogs guys!
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OldForester:

About as nice SuperX Model1 as I have ever seen. Perhaps the most unheralded and maybe best auto ever made.



It was the best auto made. A beautiful skeet gun you have there.

Doc
Posted By: GLShooter Re: show us your shotguns - 01/20/11
Maybe this one will count. 16 gauge on top.

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Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 01/22/11
It counts in my book. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Rick
Here are a few of my ugly ducks.
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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/03/11
Early Valentine Day gift from my wife; one of the recent Browning Citori 16 gauge Over/Unders - mine is a White Lightning.

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
Beautiful guns, Odessa and Montanacreekhunter!

Montana, can you identify yours? "Inquiring (and envious) minds want to know"!
Top gun Benelli M1 Super90
Middle gun Beretta Silverhawk 12ga (1969)
New Classic NID 4E 20ga (Steve Lamboy)
Posted By: Whitebird Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
Pimped Browning A-5 Magnum Twenty.


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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
Whitebird, that is one fantastic A-5 - how about a shot of the forearm?
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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
Without a doubt, that is the finest looking A5 I have ever seen.
Posted By: Whitebird Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
Originally Posted by Odessa
Without a doubt, that is the finest looking A5 I have ever seen.


Stocked by an old hack.... Steve Heilmann grin
Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/11
OOOOOO! That is a nice A-5! And, I'm not really an A-5 fan.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/06/11
I'm not an A-5 fan realyl either but that's a nice hunk of English
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Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 03/10/11
My pair of 28's in their motor case!
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Posted By: Freedumb1 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/25/11
Wow!

Some fine scaterguns out there!!

I must admit, I am partial to the O/U's, (two shot auto's.)

My collection includes:

L to R

Stevens 311 12-gauge, (currently for sale in the classifieds)
Savage 24 .22LR over 20-gauge, My first shotgun
Winchester 25, My Grandpa Turks, poor man's model 12, bought used in the 20's
Weatherby Athena Grade III 12-gauge 26" bbl's
Red-Label 20-gauge 26" bbls.
Woodside 12-gauge 28" bbl's.

I've owned "security shotguns", but sold them all. Seems like no use for a shotgun you can't shoot at a clay pidgeon, pheasant, quail, chukar, or grouse with.

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Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 03/27/11
That Anthena has spectacular wood!!
here's a pick of my son and his skeet gun, it's a mauser 76, but OEM by Gamba.
Super gun swings beautifully!
Cat
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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/30/11
Cat, I'm with you on the O/U--I love the look of SxSs, but I shoot an O/U consistently better. That Woodside is a real keeper--there won't be any more of those, I think. You need an RL 28 to keep those two Rugers company!
Posted By: 444Matt Re: show us your shotguns - 05/02/11
Man, just found this thread and have drooled over every page. You guys have some beautiful shotguns. I'm partial to the A5s and early winchester doubles. Look forward to owning both one day.
Posted By: jpb Re: show us your shotguns - 05/02/11
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Pimped Browning A-5 Magnum Twenty.
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Not bad... I've heard of that Steve Heilmann character.

Apparently this is not his first stock work! grin

Seriously, that is one FINE gun!

John
Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 05/08/11
Nothing like the A-5 shown above, but a buddy was letting go of his early 1950's standard Auto-5 in 16 gauge last week - I grabbed it up. Took this picture while out turkey hunting last week (wish I had gotten a turkey with it).

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 05/09/11
Nice pic, Odessa! I'm not an auto fancier, but if I were, that would be the ONE!
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 05/17/11
My Parker 12 bore - vintage 1907
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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 05/21/11
Thank you Mesa. That was a quick snap I took while hunting. I went out in the backyard this morning and took a little bit better picture - I sure am liking this shotgun - don't know what my buddy was thinking when he let me trade him out of it!

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Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 05/29/11
dukxdog, not only are those beautiful shotguns, but your hunting photographs are stunning.
Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 06/06/11
Found a nice example of an American Browning A-5 this past week. Another 16 gauge, this one was made by Remington under Browning contract in 1941, and is in amazingly nice shape for it's age.

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 06/08/11
dukxdog

What are the boxlocks? First one looks like a Daly maybe (and a whole bunch of condition to boot)... the rest all look like guild guns... love to hear more about them or see more pics.
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Wonderful Parher Bros. It appears to be a #2 frame.

Doc
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Originally Posted by lovemy99
dukxdog

What are the boxlocks? First one looks like a Daly maybe (and a whole bunch of condition to boot)... the rest all look like guild guns... love to hear more about them or see more pics.


Daly it is made by H.A.Lindner in 1912. 16ga that weighs 5 3/4lbs with 28" barrels.

Next is a Franz Sodia from Ferlach, Austria made in 1932 with 30" barrels.

Last is a 16ga F.W. Heym made in 1923 with 26" barrels.

Thanks for the interest and compliments on the photos.
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 06/13/11
I had the good fortune to aquire Major Charles Askins Sr.'s personal 1932 custom ordered Browning Superposed. I didn't know the provenance at the time, but learned after the fact.

On the www.shotgunworld.com web site, Browning Forum, under 1933 Superposed, you'll find the story, including a bunch of stuff about the Askins family. The thread is now on page five of the Browning Forum. Over 30K hits since Nov. 2007.

Check it out (be sure you have some extra time)...

DF
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Doc

I never did get the letter that apparently came with the gun, but I do know it is a 16 gauge frame. PH grade maybe?
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Colt 1878 engraved with original ivory bead...

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contender carbine, also in 28ga.
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/11
Straight grip Parker Reproduction. Both Sam and the shotgun are gone. Wish I could have the Dog back.

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I had a French Brittany I would give all my guns up to have back. I always liked the Repro's Battue almost bought an A-1 Special in the white.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/11
Bought that one and another from Jaquay's when PR's went out of business. They had a couple hundred of them. Should have bought many more. Still have and hunt the other. A 20/16 two barrel set on a 20Ga frame. Which would be this one.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/11
My Father's 16Ga Parker with Miller trigger-and the prerequisite BP box-run of the mill wood added to the back.


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What it does best. Don't know who the guy is with all that dark hair. "Duffy", The best I have ever had. Shotguns should have a Dog with them, so bear with me.

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Battue you have me lmao! Great picture of you????? LOL. You got Tobey in the picture with a grouse and a semi. Poor Tobey bring him here I will give him a good home. With a respectable own that will frame him in pictures with side by sides. LMAO. Have a great 4th of July weekend buddy. Wife and I are heading up to Maine tonight for the weekend.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/11
Yea that be me.!!!! 25years ago to be exact. You want funny? shocked I have some, that I if I put them on a disk and post, border on scary funny.

Just came back from a 2.5hour hike with a 40lb pack just so I can try to keep up with you young Bucks. I'm guessing I look kind of funny now too. grin Hey, its all cool.

You also, drive safe and have fun. Talk to you later and we will plan on hooking up for a shoot.
Oh I have no doubt you can keep up. So you going to post up a picture of your new Zoli for us? LOL. You know you want one!
Posted By: justin10mm Re: show us your shotguns - 08/24/11
Savage 30 .410

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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 08/28/11
Recent addition was a minty winchester model 12 Skeet with solid rib in 16 gauge circa 1939.

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Posted By: Leverpete Re: show us your shotguns - 09/23/11
Merkel 200E 12ga, Simson 12ga, Rem 870, R�tzel drilling 16/1678x57IR.

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This is my deer shotgun. Savage 210F 12GA, Rifle Basix trigger, McMillan stock, talley rings, Leupold scope.

The only other two I own are a Winchester M120 20GA and a CZ Bobwhite 20GA. Both are plain but functional.

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Posted By: joes Re: show us your shotguns - 10/23/11
cz bobwhite in 20 gauge. Woods a little plan, but I like the size.

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Posted By: Freedumb1 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/04/11
Left to right.

Marine Magnum, SpeedFeed stock. Home protection.
Savage 24D, .22 LR over 20-gauge. My first shotgun I hunted with.
Weatherby Grade III Athena 12-gauge (Made by SKB)
SKB 885 20-Gauge (They fit me lkike a glove.)
Winchester Model 25 (Poor man's Model 12. My Grandpa Turk bought this in 1954)
Winchester 1897 My Great Grandpa Graham's shotgun, he bought used before WWI. This one was built in 1900.

Shotguns can be many things. Tools to feed a family, protect ones loved ones. and a work of art. A lot of history in these 6.
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Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 12/05/11
Cool collection. History matters. Nice stump on those under and overs. ;-{>8
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 12/07/11
New shootin iron! I have been looking for an 1100 LT 20ga and stumbled on this 870 28ga with a factory skeet barrel, should make a great grouse/woodcock gun.

Gun is near mint save the 2 small rust sopts seen in the 3rd pic. Love me some 28ga!

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Posted By: DocRocket Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/11
Passport, that's a sweet-looking little 1100 there!

I don't have much experience behind a 28-gauge. I'm really a pretty terrible wingshot and need all the lead out there I can muster, so I tend to stick with 12's. (If they allowed me to hunt pheasants from a 4-wheeler with a 2-gauge punt gun I'd probably give it a go...)

But I do really like the Remington 1100, and that is a fine specimen. Enjoy!
Posted By: Fishnfowler Re: show us your shotguns - 12/22/11
I'll toss a photo of my favorite gun for my first post on this forum.

A 1909 20 gauge LC Smith and the lad that carries her

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Posted By: Mesabi Re: show us your shotguns - 12/22/11
That's a great first post!
Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 12/23/11
Originally Posted by Mesabi
That's a great first post!
Sure is!
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/23/11
very cool... we may have too see more of that gun!!
Posted By: Fishnfowler Re: show us your shotguns - 12/24/11
Sure,

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My older Son uses his Grandfather's Valmet 330. I shot enough pheasants with that gun in the late 70's to fill my soul forever.
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 12/26/11
I love those old Savage/Valmets: they always work. Just gave my Marine son my 330 12 ga. 28" M/F, but I still have 2 Model 2400 combination guns, a 12x.222 Rem and a 12x.308 Win, a custom-stocked 333 Skeet 12 ga., and an original 12 ga Valmet "Lion" from before Savage started importing them. Like most Finnish arms, they were designed to work in the very coldest weather, and they do.

The "Valmet" top locking system was originally designed in Bohemia (before it was Czechoslovakia), patented in France in 1922 and manufactured in France in the 1920s, then incorporated in the Remington Model 32 in 1932 when the European patent expired. Remington made the models 32 and 3200 on that patent, then Kreighoff started using it after WWII and Valmet in the early 1950s. Savage began importing Valmets in the mid-1960s and stopped in the early 1970s. Then they began making them in Italy (Tikka) and still do, I think.
Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 12/26/11
Passport, 0000 steel-wool and some light gun oil will take those to little splotches of rust right off, just don't be too aggressive. Nice Shotgun! Fishfowler, I really like those old doubles being used by youngsters - classy!
Posted By: C_Hell Re: show us your shotguns - 12/28/11
Here's my collection of shotguns.
Top gun is Winchester Super X 1 12 ga. 2nd is a Beretta 391 12 ga. 3rd is a Baikal 28 gauge O/U and the bottom one is a Browning BPS 12 ga. Sure wouldn't mind to add a 20 ga auto to the batch


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Posted By: rem06 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/28/11
i just bought a Benelli Vinci and getting to really like it.

I am selling a safe queen Browning Mod12 28gu...

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it is the first under the auto's and pumps (way too nice for me to beat!) there is only one box of ammo ever fired through it.

Posted By: hntnnut Re: show us your shotguns - 01/22/12
Finally picked my new CZ Redhead 28 gauge. At least i'll be able to use her for the last couple weeks of the season.

Richard

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/25/12
my latest and first hammerless sidelock... Lefever D...

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Years of beat up stock is hiding some great walnut...well heck the whole gun could use a good cleaning but seems to be an honest gun with good bores and no cracks.

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my favorite.
a plain ole 870.
got my limit today, and the last day of the season.
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Posted By: OldForester Re: show us your shotguns - 02/06/12
My most recent acquisition, a CSMC RBL-28.

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Posted By: WJN Re: show us your shotguns - 02/10/12
Here are the shotguns I have accumulated over the years. I have had the top two so long I don't even remember how I acquired them. From top to bottom - Single shot 410 EXCEL - Mossberg Bolt Action 20 Gauge with a clip and Poly-Choke - Browning A5 Belgium 20 Gauge with extra barrel - Remington 3200.

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Posted By: Fishnfowler Re: show us your shotguns - 02/11/12
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my latest and first hammerless sidelock... Lefever D...

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This is a beautiful gun. Well played sir. I hope it brings you a lifetime of shooting pleasure.
Posted By: Odessa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/11/12
Just picked up a new waterfowl gun (after doing a lot of looking for over a year) - a new Browning Magnum Twelve (MFG 1991).

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Posted By: RaniYoshida Re: show us your shotguns - 03/11/12
New M2 Americana. ToDay was...

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Posted By: Tony Re: show us your shotguns - 04/03/12
A 27.5" barreled BRNO sidelock 16 gauge with chokes opened to .005" and .015". It isn't pretty but I hit better with it than any other one I own.

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/11/12
I hunted all one fall in Ireland with a "black widow" BRNO just like that one. Borrowed it from one of my wife's many Donegal relatives. Probably totally illegal but the local Garda hunted with us, so apparently nobody cared. This was, however, in the mid-1960s before "The Troubles" started up again in Ulster.

A very useful and sturdy gun.
Posted By: ruger00 Re: show us your shotguns - 04/22/12
Nice!!
Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 04/23/12
This rare little gem "fell into my lap" last week. She's a 16 ga. Husqvarna Model 44 built sometime before 1884.
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Once her chokes are opened up I'll be carrying her in my grouse and woodcock coverts this fall.
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 04/23/12
Grayphase, that is one handsome Husky! I assume it is chambered 65mm/2 1/2"? What shells will you use?
Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 04/23/12
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Grayphase, that is one handsome Husky! I assume it is chambered 65mm/2 1/2"? What shells will you use?


Yes like all Husky's she has short chambers. I'll be reloading shells in the 6000 to 6500 psi range.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 04/25/12
Damn that thing is outstandingly beautiful!!
My latest score.....1902 parker vh 12ga on a #2

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My Belgian guild 16ga......I hunt this gun 99% of the season.

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My old friend buck, and my 20ga ringneck.....last day wild rooster.

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Posted By: Bryant Re: show us your shotguns - 05/07/12
I love that parker! Drool! maybe one day I'll get one like that.
Posted By: SuperCub Re: show us your shotguns - 05/17/12
20ga DHE, 26" IC/M and the right number of triggers. Wanted a used one for a while, but most are NIB. This one has seen some use and will see more.

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 05/17/12


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Posted By: GF1 Re: show us your shotguns - 05/17/12
Another of my 16 gauge Piotti:

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They're coming back..."hit like a 12, carry like a 20"!
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Posted By: weagle Re: show us your shotguns - 05/20/12
My latest acquisition: a Remington model 32 built in 1932 and restocked by Sherman Mays. 30" barrels choked full/full and a set of Briley 20ga full length fitted tubes.

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Posted By: SuperCub Re: show us your shotguns - 05/21/12
Here's a nice old Ithaca M37 in 20ga. I've been looking for one with 26" VR bbl and factory IC choke for quite a while. When this one popped up here in Canada for less than $300/shipped, I jumped on it. Nothing special compared to most in this thread, but a nice find nonetheless.


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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 05/21/12
Originally Posted by weagle
My latest acquisition: a Remington model 32 built in 1932 and restocked by Sherman Mays. 30" barrels choked full/full and a set of Briley 20ga full length fitted tubes.

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Sherman did the stock on my K80 and on my Winchester 101. He does a great job.
Posted By: Toddly Re: show us your shotguns - 06/01/12
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Posted By: pa_gus Re: show us your shotguns - 06/12/12
I'm not quite out of the dog house yet, because of my latest purchase

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Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 06/12/12
I stay in the dog house, just put in central heat and air and a fla screeen and your fine.....
Posted By: digger44 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/15/12
This couple follwed me home today.
1955 12 ga
1947 16 ga
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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 07/17/12
Fox XE, 1915.

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The Baker is more of an occasional gun.
The Ithaca is all business:

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Posted By: cdb Re: show us your shotguns - 07/25/12
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Posted By: FyrepowrX Re: show us your shotguns - 07/26/12
thanks to a fine fellow here on the 'fire...16ga model 37..

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Man you have those WInchesters stacked up like cord wood...... I like it...
Starting from the top, Nos. 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8have gone to new custodians.

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Posted By: EdM Re: show us your shotguns - 08/06/12
A Ugartechea 12 bore slug or shot gun.

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A CZ 16 Bore sidelock.

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My favorite shotgun, and they fit me.
Posted By: 458Win Re: show us your shotguns - 08/12/12
English droplock SxS, Italian sidelocks and good old American Pumps

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/12/12
Very nice Model 12.
Posted By: model70man Re: show us your shotguns - 08/12/12
Very nice!
Posted By: weagle Re: show us your shotguns - 08/23/12
I spent Sunday afternoon shooting the local 5 stand with my 20ga SxS Zoli's. From left to right Antonio Zoli Silver Hawk, Antonio Zoli Silver Fox and Kleinguenther F.lli Zoli

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The M-12 is very impessive.

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Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/12
Picked up this little 16ga Simson 76e on the 20ga frame recently and a Fortuna by Simson 12/12/9,3X74R drilling.

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I had to sell some of my others do get these, but I'm decreasing the herd and improving the stock.
Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/12
Originally Posted by FyrepowrX
thanks to a fine fellow here on the 'fire...16ga model 37..

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/12
Originally Posted by 458Win
English droplock SxS, Italian sidelocks and good old American Pumps

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totally dig the droplock, what gauge?
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 08/25/12
Weagle, I'm happy to see somebody else who appreciates Antonio Zoli doubles! The "Silver Hawk" is a real sleeper if you can find one. The only thing I've never understood is why the Italians insist on chambering lightweight 20s and 12s made for upland shooting for the 3" magnum shells. I did find that 3" steel 4s worked fairly well in my 20s for pheasants where you can't use lead, but the 3" 12s in that light a gun (or a Ruger Gold Label, for that matter) are just flinch makers....
Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 08/26/12
Mesa,

As I remember, Browning did some tests back in the 1950s with 3" chambers and 2 3/4" ammo. They found they had marginally better patters with 2 3/4" ammo out of 3" chambers than they got out of 2 3/4" chambers, so they figured "why not 3?".
Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 08/26/12
Originally Posted by lovemy99
Originally Posted by 458Win
English droplock SxS, Italian sidelocks and good old American Pumps

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totally dig the droplock, what gauge?


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Posted By: ColdBore Re: show us your shotguns - 09/02/12
I had these out the other day, taking pictures for a prospective buyer.

A pair of 20 ga Red Labels....

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Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 09/05/12
Thanks pal. I had myself talked out of a Ruger till I saw these, thanks alot......
Posted By: Konnari Re: show us your shotguns - 09/07/12
My shotguns are not as fancy as some of you guys have but they serve me well. I have a 1968 Remington 870 Wingmaster, Benelli Super 90 and a Marocchi O/U 12ga. mod. Zero 3

I maybe send some picks later grin
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 09/07/12
I have an old style Ruger 20 with the blue receiver with 26" barrels choked sk/sk. It is in the back of the vault and I have not shot it in years. Good old gun, it is what I bought when I was starting to shoot skeet when I stopped shooting a pump.
Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 09/09/12
The Marocchi are very good shotguns, IMO. I used one in Africa in 9,3X74R & 12ga. It was their gun they made for the Valmet 412/512 line. It had double triggers and was very well made and reliable.
Posted By: Konnari Re: show us your shotguns - 09/11/12
Marocchi shotguns are excellent and the 512 Finn model is also quite common around here. Here are some picks:

Me and my faithful Benelli Super 90 grin

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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 09/21/12
Check this one out.

DF

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Posted By: FieldGrade Re: show us your shotguns - 09/22/12
Merkel 20ga
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 09/22/12
Hard to beat a Merkel. Nice!!!!
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Hard to beat a Merkel. Nice!!!!


Thanks.
Boss gave it to me when I retired.
If I'd a known I was that good of an employee I would have asked for a raise.
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Hard to beat a Merkel. Nice!!!!


Thanks.
Boss gave it to me when I retired.
If I'd a known I was that good of an employee I would have asked for a raise.

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Beats the heck out of the traditional gold watch... smile

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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 09/22/12
I traded for this 28 ga. Merkel a couple of years ago. Puglisi Gun Emporium in Duluth, MN had the gun and we were able to put together a deal.

It handles and shoots as good as it looks.

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NICE.

Hope that's a game warden Kosher number of ducks... blush

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Beautiful gun! laugh cool

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Posted By: antlers Re: show us your shotguns - 09/23/12
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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/02/12
Looks like some vintage and very fine Ithaca trap guns.

Is that a Remington sitting between the '97 and M-12?

DF
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/02/12
believe one is a Baker, other is an Ithaca...

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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/02/12


I noticed the different lock up after I posted what I posted. So, I was suspicious that one wasn't an Ithaca.

You did a wonderful job of restoration there. Super.

Thanks for sharing.

Check out the before and after on the Charles Askins Superposed. James Flynn restored the wood on that one.

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Looks like some vintage and very fine Ithaca trap guns.

Is that a Remington sitting between the '97 and M-12?

DF


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1919 Baker Elite and a 1927 Ithaca 4e

The Ithaca 4E Knick shipped April 14, 1927 to a C.R Swartz in Kenyon, Ohio, and is my regular trap gun.
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Posted By: Redneck Re: show us your shotguns - 10/03/12
Now THAT'S a pattern!!! Kudos..
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Now THAT'S a pattern!!! Kudos..


Agreed.

The more I read and study those old shotgun gurus, the more amazed I am by what they knew. They were masters of the shotgun choke.

By chance, I ended up with Major Charles Askins Senior's personal Browning Superposed, built to his specifications for hunting desert quail. I've since acquired some of his books and am very impressed by his depth of knowledge and fine writing style. He was one of the top shotgun writers in his day, in fact, was the highest paid gunwriter of that era.

The SGW link previously posted gives the story. Pretty neat bit of history.

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Looks like some vintage and very fine Ithaca trap guns.

Is that a Remington sitting between the '97 and M-12?

DF


1934 Remington 31 12 ga. Riot.

1919 Baker Elite and a 1927 Ithaca 4e

The Ithaca 4E Knick shipped April 14, 1927 to a C.R Swartz in Kenyon, Ohio, and is my regular trap gun.
There might be better guns out there, but I doubt it:
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How do the Baker and Ithaca compare?

DF
Baker is a 1928 Dusenberg-big and beautiful and strong.
Ithaca is Shelby Cobra - lithe and fast.

The Baker is a big gun. The Ithaca compact and seems to point itself
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/04/12
Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313
Baker is a 1928 Dusenberg-big and beautiful and strong.
Ithaca is Shelby Cobra - lithe and fast.

The Baker is a big gun. The Ithaca compact and seems to point itself


How do they compare regarding value?

DF
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313
Baker is a 1928 Dusenberg-big and beautiful and strong.
Ithaca is Shelby Cobra - lithe and fast.

The Baker is a big gun. The Ithaca compact and seems to point itself


How do they compare regarding value?

DF


Whatever the market will bear.

All unreasonably high offers for the Baker will be seriously considered.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
not to knock the gun AT ALL, as the Ithaca SBTs are great guns, but up through 4Es are really pretty common and don't bring huge money at all. Even the 5-7s don't bring stupid money for the amount of engraving... and it should be noted that Ithaca routinely used much nicer wood on all grades of guns than any other major SxS builder of the era. I have owned or own two Grade 2s and both have exception wood for a pretty basic level of shotgun.

I think the Baker probably would command a bit more just on rarity sake more than anything...Baker doubles like the "black beauty are not uncommon but I certainly don't see a lot of the SBTs around.

just my $.02.


And DF, I can claim basically no part of the Pieper restoration other than writing the check and sourcing the buttplate which came from some GREAT help from a fellow campfire member who took a great deal of risk and bore some initial expense to help me get a duplicate made... great ppl here on the fire.

Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
PS.... look very closely at the damascus and tell me what you see... its pretty incredible if you ask me and is why I restored the gun... I have only a basic understanding of how damascus is made but this sure as hell has me perplexed on how it could be done...


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Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
If ya like such things, and I do, that damascus is some of the most mind boggling I have ever seen. Thank-you, so much for posting it.


That ain't no Belgian clunker.
Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
My kids used to make fancy designs by assembling acrylic clay of different colors and re-rolling it and cutting it etc. This has to be something similar. Just amazing!
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Originally Posted by lovemy99
PS.... look very closely at the damascus and tell me what you see... its pretty incredible if you ask me and is why I restored the gun... I have only a basic understanding of how damascus is made but this sure as hell has me perplexed on how it could be done...


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I had been looking at that pattern. A lost art, no doubt.

It is beautiful.

DF
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
It looks like it is a "Pieper" shotgun, the name appears over and over in the pattern...
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Originally Posted by shrapnel
It looks like it is a "Pieper" shotgun, the name appears over and over in the pattern...


WOW, I just saw that.

Wonder how one can make letters with Damascus patterns.

I'd like to know more about that, for sure.

DF
Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Any of you ever see that before?
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Originally Posted by oldtrapper
Any of you ever see that before?


Never, but I almost missed that one.

And, I'm not a Damascus expert at all.

DF


Edited to add Pieper was a Belgium gun maker. See this link. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5435981/1 I see some old Pieper Damascus guns on the internet, but their barrels are so dirty, fine details can't be seen.
Posted By: EdM Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
How about one of America's finest, a fluid steel Hopkins and Allen 16 bore hammer gun. grin

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by oldtrapper
Any of you ever see that before?


Never, but I almost missed that one.

And, I'm not a Damascus expert at all.

DF


Edited to add Pieper was a Belgium gun maker. See this link. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5435981/1 I see some old Pieper Damascus guns on the internet, but their barrels are so dirty, fine details can't be seen.


That may not even be Damascus. It could be a pattern put on the gun to make it look Damascus. In those days, the Damascus gun had a better reputation than the fluid steel barrels of the day...
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/12
Originally Posted by shrapnel
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by oldtrapper
Any of you ever see that before?


Never, but I almost missed that one.

And, I'm not a Damascus expert at all.

DF


Edited to add Pieper was a Belgium gun maker. See this link. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5435981/1 I see some old Pieper Damascus guns on the internet, but their barrels are so dirty, fine details can't be seen.


That may not even be Damascus. It could be a pattern put on the gun to make it look Damascus. In those days, the Damascus gun had a better reputation than the fluid steel barrels of the day...

Hmmm...

Now, that would make a lot of sense. How in the world could a Damascus craftsman repeatedly incorporate letters into his process. I'd think that would be just about impossible. Wonder how they put that pattern in place such that it would last?

DF
Only 5740 Ithaca Knick SBT's were made.
The nice thing is that they do not sell for stupid money.
My original gun from 1927 was about $1005.
In it's time it was the best of the best and it's like driving a 55 Chevy convertable.

Originally Posted by lovemy99
not to knock the gun AT ALL, as the Ithaca SBTs are great guns, but up through 4Es are really pretty common and don't bring huge money at all. Even the 5-7s don't bring stupid money for the amount of engraving... and it should be noted that Ithaca routinely used much nicer wood on all grades of guns than any other major SxS builder of the era. I have owned or own two Grade 2s and both have exception wood for a pretty basic level of shotgun.

I think the Baker probably would command a bit more just on rarity sake more than anything...Baker doubles like the "black beauty are not uncommon but I certainly don't see a lot of the SBTs around.

just my $.02.


And DF, I can claim basically no part of the Pieper restoration other than writing the check and sourcing the buttplate which came from some GREAT help from a fellow campfire member who took a great deal of risk and bore some initial expense to help me get a duplicate made... great ppl here on the fire.

Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313
Only 5740 Ithaca Knick SBT's were made.
The nice thing is that they do not sell for stupid money.
My original gun from 1927 was about $1005.
In it's time it was the best of the best and it's like driving a 55 Chevy convertable.

Originally Posted by lovemy99
not to knock the gun AT ALL, as the Ithaca SBTs are great guns, but up through 4Es are really pretty common and don't bring huge money at all. Even the 5-7s don't bring stupid money for the amount of engraving... and it should be noted that Ithaca routinely used much nicer wood on all grades of guns than any other major SxS builder of the era. I have owned or own two Grade 2s and both have exception wood for a pretty basic level of shotgun.

I think the Baker probably would command a bit more just on rarity sake more than anything...Baker doubles like the "black beauty are not uncommon but I certainly don't see a lot of the SBTs around.

just my $.02.


And DF, I can claim basically no part of the Pieper restoration other than writing the check and sourcing the buttplate which came from some GREAT help from a fellow campfire member who took a great deal of risk and bore some initial expense to help me get a duplicate made... great ppl here on the fire.



that's a ton of SBTs compared to most makers of the era... Fox made a little over 400 total.

coincidentally, I saw a 5E SBT at auction just today, listed with an expected sales price of $2000-$3000.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
Originally Posted by shrapnel
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by oldtrapper
Any of you ever see that before?


Never, but I almost missed that one.

And, I'm not a Damascus expert at all.

DF


Edited to add Pieper was a Belgium gun maker. See this link. http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5435981/1 I see some old Pieper Damascus guns on the internet, but their barrels are so dirty, fine details can't be seen.


That may not even be Damascus. It could be a pattern put on the gun to make it look Damascus. In those days, the Damascus gun had a better reputation than the fluid steel barrels of the day...


It's real damascus... I just had the barrels "reblacked" by one of the most well known damascus barrel guys in the US (he actually did the whole restoration). I think it would be equally as impressive to put some sort of even and repeatable "coating" on a set of barrels in 1889 and have it still be visible this many years later.

Here is a good before picture showing the years of slow rusting that hid the underneath pattern after a light sanding...

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I am somewhat hesitant to admit that I had no idea about the barrels when I bought the gun... just pure dumb luck... was looking for an cheap and nice hammer gun to consider restoring and playing with myself.

DF, there are lots of Pieper guns out there...one of the first to "mass produce" guns... they made single shot rim-fires, pistols, shotguns, and rifle/shotgun combos. However, you won't find very many with that damascus on them (or this grade of wood)...

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I've done quite a good bit of research on the subject and have only found one other known gun with this damascus. There are likely a few others but at this point can't imagine there are too many.

Pieper is most famous for the breech block barrel design. The chamber area of this gun are fluid steel but the barrels are obviously the damascus pattern...

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The barrels are engraved "Grand Prize Paris Exhibition 1889"

not a great picture but...

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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
Very interesting. Learned a lot that I didn't know. Thanks for sharing.

DF
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
The most common Peiper guns in the US are their bottom-of-the-line "farmer doubles" sold by Wards and others as the "Bayard Arms" brand. Most of them are very worn by now and probably not shooters any more, but one in good condition can be shot after being checked by a seriously expert "old doubles" gunsmith, as long as you use 2 1/2" black powder or low pressure smokeless shells. They don't have the fluid steel monobloc breach that many of the higher grade Peipers (like the one shown) have.

I have my great grandfather's Peiper "Cape gun," a side-by-side hammer combination gun on a miniature frame that was made with a 2" .410/12mm shotgun barrel on the right side and a ".44 Largo" (.44-40 WCF) barrel on the left. He bought it in Panama City in the first decade of the 20th century. It also has damascus barrels (no fancy pattern) with the steel monobloc breach.

Peiper guns are very under-appreciated in the US, IMO.
Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
I haven't truly lusted after a gun in quite a while, but that one brings back the itch.
Posted By: oldtrapper Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
The Greener cross bolt is a nice touch IMO. I like their strength and mechanical advantage.


I hope ya shoot it.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/12
its likely going to BC with me in a few days... hoping to have time to take it after a few grouse.
Posted By: PeteD Re: show us your shotguns - 10/07/12
This arrived last May. A 16 gauge flintlock fowler by Mike Brooks. Been shooting Trap with it and working up loads. It goes into the field next week when the Upland season opens in PA.
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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 10/07/12
Now THAT is class. I think MY once-a-year single shot shotgun hunt is a "handicap" event. This takes it to a whole new level of expertise!

Beautiful. I want one, but I'd insist on "all modern conveniences,"meaning a percussion cap action. Just not ready for flint, although it would sure be easy to "keep your powder dry" here in Sou Cal....
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/07/12
Originally Posted by PeteD
This arrived last May. A 16 gauge flintlock fowler by Mike Brooks. Been shooting Trap with it and working up loads. It goes into the field next week when the Upland season opens in PA.
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holy crud... that's going to be adding a unique challenge to upland hunting!! What does that thing weight? This would certainly require that follow through thing...

I like your style and can respect the challenge that you are adding... but I hope you have a dog that holds them tight!
Posted By: DigitalDan Re: show us your shotguns - 10/12/12
I got a 10 spot says it weighs less than you think. Without knowing any of the dims my guess would be 7# or a small bit more.

I've a .45 cal rifle w/42" barrel that weighs 7#3oz that fools everyone that picks it up after asking the same.

Some lovely iron in this thread...ought to haul out my camera...
Posted By: stantdm Re: show us your shotguns - 10/23/12
Here are a couple of my Rugers, a 28 and a 20. The 20 is the blued one, an early gun, engraved, and has been very reliable over the years. Its a bit to heavy for a 20 bore. The 28 is a delight to carry and as good a quail gun as I have had.

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 10/28/12
I too have a Red Label 28. Mine has the 28" barrels. Deadly. Wish I'd got a 28 40 years ago.

Also like the restrained style of the engraving on your 20. Too many of them are just overdone. Yours is--classy. Easy to look at but doesn't yell out "Look at me; I'm classy!"
Posted By: stantdm Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/12
Thank you. I wish we knew who did it.
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 11/02/12
Yes, it would be very interesting to know who the engraver was. Many of them kinda go overboard with the decoration; yours didn't.

One thing I will say in defense of Ruger's 20 guages is that you can actually shoot 3" shells in their 3" chambers without getting socked with recoil because their weight helps slow the recoil impulse. So if you have to use the 20 for everything from bunnies to gobblers or geese or coyotes, you CAN. I own several Italian double 20 magnums (A. Zoli SxS and Beretta O/U) and they are nice and light to carry for upland hunting but kick like crazy with magnum shells.

When Ruger did make a lightweight double (the Gold Label 12 SxS), they stayed with 3" chambers. I've only fired 3" magnums in mine once. That was quite enough.
Latest shotgun:

1930's Remington 31R

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 11/12/12
Neat!!! First 31R I've ever seen--kind of a rare bird! The "Cadillac of Riot Guns"??? (Or is that the Belgian Browning Auto Fives the Brits used to issue for jungle warfare?).
Posted By: Hoot Re: show us your shotguns - 01/10/13
I did some trading 2 weeks ago and ended up with a Ithaca 200E in 20 Ga. Points perfect for me. Can't wait to bust some clays or Bobs with it.
Posted By: Allyson Re: show us your shotguns - 01/15/13
Hello everyone, I also have gun and I wanted to share the photo with you people but unfortunately I don't know how to share a photo, so please must tell me how I can i post, and I also really admire to pullit because he have a nice one,
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 01/22/13
Here's my 20 gauge Thomas Bland and Sons , Damascus , nitro proofed.
Next to it is the 16 gauge FAIR 40th Anniversaire that I got for a birthday present from the wife- 40 only in each gauge and no 12's!
This one is super light, back trigger is the IC, front is mod on the 28"barrel, but as ordered by me.
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Here's the Bland in its case, rosewood rod sits under the barrels.
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Posted By: PeteD Re: show us your shotguns - 02/09/13
Originally Posted by lovemy99
Originally Posted by PeteD
This arrived last May. A 16 gauge flintlock fowler by Mike Brooks. Been shooting Trap with it and working up loads. It goes into the field next week when the Upland season opens in PA.
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holy crud... that's going to be adding a unique challenge to upland hunting!! What does that thing weight? This would certainly require that follow through thing...

I like your style and can respect the challenge that you are adding... but I hope you have a dog that holds them tight!

Sorry that I missed your question when it was posted.
How much does it weigh?
Six pounds four ounces.
Points like a wand.
Pete
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/12/13
wow! way lighter than I would have ever expected.
Posted By: ColdBore Re: show us your shotguns - 02/14/13
Since I had to take these for a different thread, I figured I may as well post them here too.

Not the best, it's overcast and flat light outside right now (gonna snow later...), but here ya go.

Top to bottom:

12 Ga 685 Target with 30" barrels

20 ga 685 Target with 28" barrels

28 ga 685 Target with 28" barrels

28 ga 605 Hunting with 26" barrels (the "new" one).

Missing is the 3-barrel set.

Wood is actually better on all that it looks here, but the lighting just wouldn't cooperate. crazy

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Always wanted a nice English style double and finally found one for a decent price. Grulla 12 gauge 27-1/2" barrels. Best as I can tell it is a Model 209E.
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Posted By: Chasseur Re: show us your shotguns - 03/06/13
Been awhile not sure if I posted in the thread before but oh well...

My "go-to shotgun" Belgian/French SxS 12 bore from the 1950s, Belgian action that was finished by a French artisan maker Seytre.

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Posted By: fzo Re: show us your shotguns - 03/10/13
wow i really love your shotguns. i just sold mine.
any advice for a new one?
Posted By: Whelenman Re: show us your shotguns - 03/10/13
My H Pieper 12 Ga.


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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 03/21/13
Whelanman, I see your Peiper has the original :monobloc" barrels, a Peiper specialty, if not their invention.

Does it have a steel monobloc on Damascus barrels? I've seen several of those; kinda the best of both worlds in those days.
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 03/22/13
waiting for delivery of this one - a 10 bore Westley Richards bar in wood. smile
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Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 03/22/13
Originally Posted by catnthehat
That Anthena has spectacular wood!!
here's a pick of my son and his skeet gun, it's a mauser 76, but OEM by Gamba.
Super gun swings beautifully!
Cat
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I just looked at this pic again and realized that I made a terrible mistake!!
That is not his Gamba, but in fact a custom ordered FAIR LX600 goose with 34" barrels , and 12 gauge 3 1/2" chambers!!
Cat
Wow!
Some awesome shotguns here.
This was my main duck and goose gun this year.
A cheapie Dehann imported Turkish huglu.
Kilt lots of birds with it this season.
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Posted By: willhunt4 Re: show us your shotguns - 06/13/13
Here's the newest addition to the stable.
Kolar sporting.
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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 06/16/13
wow... that nice stock almost looks out of place on that shotgun!
Posted By: mooshoo Re: show us your shotguns - 07/22/13
like to show my winchester model 12 16ga love that gun!
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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/07/13
Didn't think this one would ever come back to normal. While in the process of taking a fall that I knew was going to last a few seconds I wanted rid of the shotgun and gave it a pitch up the hill. When I climbed back up, the stock was cracked and shattered thru the wrist. One good twist would have left it in two pieces.

Knew a fellow who I thought maybe able to bring it back, but it turns out he retired and trained a young kid to follow in his footsteps. He said don't worry Wes will do just fine. Trusted the lad and more than happy with how it turned out.

Parker Reproduction: 20/16 Ga two barrel set. Case Hardening is gone from the receiver and the 16Ga barrel has lost most of its blue. 20Ga barrels are virgin for the exception of one Grouse kill. The 16 barrels have taken more than I could ever remember. The stock was pretty beat up before the fall from hanging around the Grouse wood for almost 20 years. Time to start over and the wear the shine off again. Hoopefully without breaking it. wink


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Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/08/13
Holy crap that looks perfect. Who did the work?
What a grouse gun!!
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/08/13
Young Buck who works out of Joel Etchen guns outside of Ligonier. Ask for Wes. Probably stronger than before I broke it. You can't find the break and it was one twist away from being in two pieces.

The refinish and checkering recut is as good as I've seen.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/08/13
You have seen pre-break pics of it in the recent English Cocker thread.

Just got it back today.
Posted By: Whelenman Re: show us your shotguns - 08/08/13
Originally Posted by Mesa
Whelanman, I see your Peiper has the original :monobloc" barrels, a Peiper specialty, if not their invention.

Does it have a steel monobloc on Damascus barrels? I've seen several of those; kinda the best of both worlds in those days.


Steel on damascus!
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 08/08/13
Okay, what I meant was "fluid cast or forged steel on Damascus/laminated steel"--picky, picky!

But I agree, Damascus IS steel....
Posted By: quackaddict Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
Here's a cheap ol' Davidson 16ga. Choked M/F, and I'd really like to open it up to M/IC or LM/LM. I also need to send it somewhere that knows something about SxSs...sometimes the firing pins hang in the brass and she doesn't want to break open right. It's nothing fancy, but I had been eyeing this gun almost every day for about 6 months after school when I was 12 or so, and I got it for my birthday that year. Like I said, it's just a cheap old Spanish made gun, but I love it. I might buy a few boxes of 16ga classic double Hevi-shot and try to kill a few limits of ducks with it this year.

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Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
16 Ga Gran Citori 28 inch tubes....

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Posted By: quackaddict Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
I want one of those in a bad way.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
The Grans are nice. Did they put that one on a 12 or 20 frame or did that make a 16 specific frame? What does it weigh?
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
I thought they were on a 16 ga frame but I'm not 100% sure. I do know it's NOT a 12 bore frame. Mine weighs 7.2 lbs.

Nicest shooting Citori I have ever shot, the balance is near perfect.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
Nice weight for a dedicated Pheasant shotgun.
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/09/13
Originally Posted by battue
Nice weight for a dedicated Pheasant shotgun.


My thoughts exactly
Posted By: High_Brass Re: show us your shotguns - 09/15/13
My favorite shotgun. Was Dad's but after YEARS of whining, he gave it to me. Remington 870 16ga. circa 1972.
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Posted By: Dave_in_WV Re: show us your shotguns - 09/17/13
I got this model 37 16ga so I could stop the whining. smirk The stock is smudged and is in good shape. Not having a 16ga is like not having a .45 or 30-06. wink


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Posted By: Dave_in_WV Re: show us your shotguns - 09/17/13
1926 M12 12ga solid rib barrel. The barrel is 26" and has screw in chokes. The barrel at the muzzle was crushed and the barrel was cut and modified for the choke tubes.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 09/17/13
I'd say whoever crushed it may have done you a favor in a couple ways. Nice pick-up.
Posted By: Dave_in_WV Re: show us your shotguns - 09/22/13
Price was on top of the list. wink
Posted By: woodshed Re: show us your shotguns - 09/28/13
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Merkel 400 Leightweight Field SXS, 12GA fixed choke improved cylinder & improved modified, bought off a fellow Campfire member. Love it, crazy light and shoulders perfectly. A keeper for sure.

Scott
Today I retrieved my model 12 heavy duck with a solid rib and my 1950's model 1897 from the local gunshop.. Had them up for sale for about a month or more.. Finally decided even if I didn't shoot them much, I loved having them in the safe!! Did sell a model 37 solid rib to my best pal, so now I have something to search for at the gunshows...
Posted By: win7stw Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/13
Some of my favorites

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Left to right:
Browning 425 Millers American Hunter 12 Gauge
Browning 525 Sporting 16 Gauge
Browning 525 Field 20 Gauge
Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen
Posted By: Mesabi Re: show us your shotguns - 10/18/13
A Fox and prey:

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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/23/13
OUTSTANDING !!!!
Posted By: Mathsr Re: show us your shotguns - 10/28/13
Originally Posted by Mathsr
Here is what is left of my Merkel 2001 E. It was given to me by my wife for my 50th birthday. It is a 12ga, extra fancy wood 28 inch barrels and pure death in a dove field. Ever since it was stolen it has been back to a 30year old Browning pump. Maybe one day the Merkel will find its way home.

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I posted the picture in the quote above a few years ago. Haven't seen or heard from the Merkel. The picture below is what I got to replace it. It spent a few years with a friend of mine that does some engraving. It is a Ruger Gold Label. I like the way it shoots and handles much better than the Merkel and with the interchangeable choke tubes it will be much more versatile.

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Posted By: 348srfun Re: show us your shotguns - 10/28/13
Make sure you have a cylinder bore and an improved cylinder for the woodies on the creek. I can't wait to see some scratches and duck blood on that one.
Posted By: Mathsr Re: show us your shotguns - 10/28/13
It will earn its scratches. Already got the chokes in place.
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/29/13
Beautiful gun !!

But it's missing a trigger. grin
Posted By: Mathsr Re: show us your shotguns - 10/29/13
I do wish it had double triggers. Should be against the law to make a side by side with a single trigger. I still really like the gun though.
Posted By: luv2safari Re: show us your shotguns - 10/29/13
Hell!

I'd take it in a heartbeat, even missing a trigger. cool cool
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 10/30/13
Who engraved your GL?? Factory or custom?

I have one and love it; never could have afforded one but my older brother bought TWO and gave me one for a retirement present! Mine is the pistol-gripped version, which he knows I prefer.

First shot with it took a wild pheasant; not an easy shot, either. Out here in CA I only hunt with it on the flatlands, tho. Chukarland isn't a place for a fine shotgun, IMO--too many chances of denting the barrels on the lava....I carry an Italian 20 ga beater when we go into the rocks.
Posted By: Mathsr Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/13
It was custom engraved. The guy doesn't normally engrave firearms and from what he said about the toughness of the Gold Label steel, I don't think he wants to engrave another. I might see him this weekend and I will see if he is open to the idea.
Originally Posted by quackaddict
Here's a cheap ol' Davidson 16ga. Choked M/F, and I'd really like to open it up to M/IC or LM/LM. I also need to send it somewhere that knows something about SxSs...sometimes the firing pins hang in the brass and she doesn't want to break open right.


If the cocking levers extend forward from the frame into the forend iron it may be a simple fix.
Posted By: kk alaska Re: show us your shotguns - 11/16/13
Win model 12 1942 20 Gauge solid rib Full choke


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Posted By: duckster Re: show us your shotguns - 12/15/13
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American Arms 10 ga. O/U in it's natural habitat, the goose blind!
1934 Remington 31, wood refinished by yours truly:
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Wow!
You guys have some awesome scatter guns.
This year I'm using an 11-87 special purpose.
REALLY liking this gun.
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Posted By: Siskiyous6 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/10/14
Picked up this Spanish SXS 28 Gauge yesterday. Imported by Richland Arms, built by G. Zabalay.

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This is my son with his Ruger Red Label 28, he is 21 now and won't leave it with me, so I got my own 28, actually my second 28 because I have a T/C 28 too.
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I think I am needing another shorthair.

Posted By: Tanglewood Re: show us your shotguns - 01/10/14
Great pics in this thread!
I really enjoyed seeing what makes you all TICK
Posted By: win7stw Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
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Browning 425 American Sporter and some late season roosters
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Newest edition:

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14


This picture shows the engraving on my Webley 12 bore...

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
This one is short on engraving. laugh


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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14


Winchester 101 Pigeon Featherweight 12 Ga. and a nice turkey...

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Some refer to engraving as "scratchings".



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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Shrapnel, what's goin' on here? That "turkey gun" has no extended supertight magical Venturi-bored choke, no camo paint, and it ain't even an automagic.... And where's the camo variable scope with the "Turkey Plex" reticle?

HIGHLY irregular, sir.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14


How's this one???


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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
No magazine cap weight balancer.

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And when the Dog catches them you don't even need a shotgun.

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14


Here is a nice scratched up Hume sidelever that can still shoot grouse despite it's ratty condition. These heavy old Burmingham guns sure aren't any pleasure to drag into the field...

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Cool!!!!

Looks like it locks up like many sxs's of today. The Brits were waaaaay ahead of us when it came to shotgun design.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Originally Posted by battue
Cool!!!!

Looks like it locks up like many sxs's of today. The Brits were waaaaay ahead of us when it came to shotgun design.


I agree, but their revolvers were butt ugly...
Posted By: Siskiyous6 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
I have an old side lever like that Hume, it has a rifle barrel on one side in 40-65. It weights a ton on that one side,s
Battue, nice dog photos again.. How did the 28 ga. do for you this fall???? I haven't shot mine for three years or so.. For a couple years I shot all my forest grouse with it and quite a few sage grouse.. Need to get it out again..

shrapnel, nice shotguns as always.. you have some real gems.. Do You still have the Burgess folding shotgun???
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
It has done ok. We are batting around .300 with it. Could have been better in that I have missed some eaaaaasy shots with it, but that is ok also. However with IC choke it has hammered Birds that were centered. I've been impressed with how well the 28 does. Have shot clays with Improved choke and with the advantage of knowing where and when it impresses even more. Summation is it carries easy, shoots straight and misses are on me. Have switched off with it and the Model 12 16g and the Model 59 12. The Parker Repo 16g hopefully will get some wood time this week.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/11/14
Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter


shrapnel, nice shotguns as always.. you have some real gems.. Do You still have the Burgess folding shotgun???


It isn't a folder, but a takedown and I still have it. Here is another nice and uncommon shotgun, a Colt model 1878 12 gauge with some engraving and an ivory bead...

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Ah! Another Gem.. When I had my collection of doubles, I wanted a shootable hammer gun in the worst way.. Never did get it.. Do you shoot these old hammer guns with black powder loads.. Beautiful weapons. Thanks for the photos..

Battue, good luck on the birds.. this was the worst grouse season I have had in quite a few years.. Always next year.. Best of luck to you..
Posted By: mudstud Re: show us your shotguns - 01/12/14
Shrap, I'm going to your estate auction. Hope it's not too soon! grin
Why did you get you Webley engraved to look like a bird's foot?

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This picture shows the engraving on my Webley 12 bore...

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 01/14/14


You can't tell without the aviators, but that is the newest Campfire moderator and his Benelli 20 gauge making a fine shot on a Sharptail in North-Central Montana on a private ranch where the owner didn't want us to be...

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At one point I was up to ten.

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Six have left the fold.
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Latest addition...

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Posted By: Mesabi Re: show us your shotguns - 01/29/14
That is SO nice! Are those the original barrels? Doesn't look like it's been sleeved.

I'm always glad that Hill Rod & Gun is closed when I'm in town: It saves me money... to spend in Big Timber.
1927 Ithaca NID 12 Gauge Full/Modified

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Posted By: Cutlass1971 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/10/14
First one is a simple Rem. 870 Super Express which is the beater goose gun. Second one is a Rem. 870 Wingmaster. The banded goose is one I shot this year in Colorado. It was a non typical migration, it was banded in Alaska in 2003.

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Remington 31 Riot from 1934:

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/16/14
NOT an easy gun to find! Any LEA or military markings on that one?
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 02/16/14
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Originally Posted by Mesa
NOT an easy gun to find! Any LEA or military markings on that one?


This was my "Grail Gun," and I found it after years of saved searches on Gunbroker.

No military markings and the buttstock finish was flaking off in large pieces, which is why I could get it at a reasonable price.

I carefully sanded and refinished the wood with a hand rubbed oil finish.

If you like riot guns, the Remington 31 is a great one.

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Posted By: Mesabi Re: show us your shotguns - 03/02/14
Classic! laugh
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/02/14
This picture cracks me up... the underwear is a nice touch!
(this Pic/ShotGun not Mine) Viewed This prior...

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/02/14
I see where you got your inspiration. Seems you were trying to mirror the shotgun cost to accoutrements selected ... just about nailed it.
Posted By: shrike Re: show us your shotguns - 03/18/14
Nice underwear!
Yellow up front, brown back.
Citori

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 04/22/14


Picked up this George Daw hammergun a couple months ago. Last week I got an opprtunity to take it out for turkeys and the old gun still works. It was made in the 1860's, very early in the cartridge firing world...

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Posted By: username Re: show us your shotguns - 04/23/14
Originally Posted by shrapnel


Picked up this George Daw hammergun a couple months ago. Last week I got an opprtunity to take it out for turkeys and the old gun still works. It was made in the 1860's, very early in the cartridge firing world...

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Now, that's awesome.
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Originally Posted by shrapnel


Picked up this George Daw hammergun a couple months ago. Last week I got an opprtunity to take it out for turkeys and the old gun still works. It was made in the 1860's, very early in the cartridge firing world...

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Now, that's awesome.


I agree. Nicely done on all fronts Shrapnel.
Posted By: obewan Re: show us your shotguns - 05/14/14
Nothing too fancy from me. Miroku MK70 12g

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And I just put a deposit on this little beauty, a Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 28g.

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Posted By: BKinSD Re: show us your shotguns - 05/21/14
Yes they are a dedicated frame. Mine weighs 6-10 and with 28" tubes is about as perfect as pheasant gun as my A5 Sweet Sixteen made in Belgium is.
Winchester Super-X1
This was handed down to me from my grandfather.
Any SX1 fans here?

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 06/13/14
Have three or four leaning around in the safe.
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 06/13/14
Nice Super-X1!!! I have never owned one but would like to take one for a walk someday
Originally Posted by battue
Have three or four leaning around in the safe.


But do you enjoy using them? Not everyone does, but you have to admire the craftsmanship. They are well built machines.

I enjoy shooting mine. Carrying it for more than a short period, not so much.

Originally Posted by passport
Nice Super-X1!!! I have never owned one but would like to take one for a walk someday


Thanks!
Like I said above, they aren't for everyone. They are heavy, and not everyone likes a heavy shotgun. I had never shot a semi automatic (or any 'nice' shotguns) until I got the SX1, so I was really impressed with the lack of recoil and how easy it was to point.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 06/14/14
Yes, I did. Shot them for a few years. Originally in trap years ago and they were made for the game. Then sporting, however they took more than a little maintenance compared to what is out there today, and then parts became an issue when something broke. Which is why I have extras and contrary to what many say they will go down when used hard and I became tired of worrying about it. A crisp trigger never was on of there strong points.

No doubt heavy and your trap model is probably the heaviest. A field grad with 26in barrel isn't all that bad depending on what you are hunting. If I shot Skeet and did it for pure fun I could see me using one.

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Winchester Super-X1
This was handed down to me from my grandfather.
Any SX1 fans here?

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I.m a Super X model 1 fan, I bought my first Super X skeet gun in 1980 for $265.00. I still have the gun,box and the receipt.

I have another skeet gun and a trap gun. I have owned many over the years.

Best Shotgun ever built and the easiest to clean.

Doc

Originally Posted by passport
Nice Super-X1!!! I have never owned one but would like to take one for a walk someday



You need to fix that....your Remingtons will be for sale once you do. wink

Doc
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 06/15/14
Docs comment on cleaning reminded me. If you are going to shoot a SuperX1 more than a little then a stainless steel magazine tube would be a wise investment.
Originally Posted by battue
Docs comment on cleaning reminded me. If you are going to shoot a SuperX1 more than a little then a stainless steel magazine tube would be a wise investment.



The Super X short stroke gas system ( as good as it is) does create more moisture on the mag tube than the Remington 1100 gas system. All mine Super X'do have the stainless mag tubes.

The Beretta 300/390/391 mag tubes are annodized aluminum and don't have the corrosion issues.

I DO NOT SHOOT ANY OF MY AUTO SHOTGUNS "DRY", a coating of Breakfree on the mag tube prevents carbon build-up and they run longer in-between cleanings. I also use axle grease on the action bars and and other parts showing blue wear ( where the blue is being worn off in the auto cycling process over time).

The Remington's show more gun blue wear than the Winchester Super X and almost none on the Beretta 390's.

Doc

Originally Posted by Doctor_Encore
Best Shotgun ever built and the easiest to clean.

Doc



You need to try a Benelli M1 Super 90. There will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Not to mention cleaning is optional.
Originally Posted by battue
No doubt heavy and your trap model is probably the heaviest. A field grad with 26in barrel isn't all that bad depending on what you are hunting.


I'll keep that in mind if I ever see one for sale. The SX1 is the only shotgun I've ever owned that made my shoulder sore from carrying it and not from shooting it.

The last turkey gun I had was a 870 Super Mag. I often regret selling it. There's nothing like 3.5" 12 gauge shells filled with nineteen 00 pellets to make you feel safe in the woods. I shot this gun quite a bit and never had an issue out of it.

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Originally Posted by battue
Docs comment on cleaning reminded me. If you are going to shoot a SuperX1 more than a little then a stainless steel magazine tube would be a wise investment.


I'll keep that in mind also. I've had it out twice for shooting hand thrown clays. Between patterning, clays, and hunting, I've put a little over two hundred rounds through it in two years. Not what I'd call excessive shooting. It is quite humid where I live though. Might be a good idea anyway.

I have replaced the buffer by the way. It didn't have one when I got it. I removed the trigger group and bolt as well so I could clean them and replace the cocking handle that I lost in the woods. I have yet to take it apart any further, but I'm sure the O rings will need some attention one day.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 06/19/14
Forgot about the buffer. The originals get brittle with time.

A 26 in field SuperX 1 isn't exactly light for all day carrying, but not obnoxious either. Wouldn't be excited about carrying one all day at the ready for Ruffed Grouse, but have walked a good bit for Pheasants with one. They are great for pass shooting Doves and have used one for Geese years ago. Have also use one for spring Turkey.

I have one I have shot around 20,000 for clays. Replaced the buffer a couple times and the stock spring just for the heck of it. Have also lost a charging handle. Some are in there tight and some not so tight.

The trigger group does tend to get dirty with heavy use, more so than most modern autoloaders.
Posted By: Savage99F358 Re: show us your shotguns - 06/29/14
Remington 1894 EEO grade 16 Ga

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Posted By: LeroyJenkins Re: show us your shotguns - 07/02/14
Originally Posted by duckster
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The goose blind, with maple syrup and a fire extinguisher?
358, Very fine!!!
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/14
Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
358, Very fine!!!


DITTO!! Don't see the higher end Remingtons too often, let alone several of them. I saw a very high end one sell at auction a year or two ago that sold very reasonably and regret not bidding on it! In my opinion, the engraving was much better than many of the gun makers of the era, ie Parker.

Color me jealous!
Posted By: Savage99F358 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/14
Originally Posted by lovemy99
Originally Posted by WyoCoyoteHunter
358, Very fine!!!


DITTO!! Don't see the higher end Remingtons too often, let alone several of them. I saw a very high end one sell at auction a year or two ago that sold very reasonably and regret not bidding on it! In my opinion, the engraving was much better than many of the gun makers of the era, ie Parker.

Color me jealous!


Thank you!

Joseph Loy, employed at Remington, did most of the engraving on the high grade Remingtons. You can instantly tell his work from the realistic looking critters that he did, which I love on any gun rather than just scroll. "Not too exciting" of engraving has kept me from buying a Parker.

Savage99F358
Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 07/13/14
Beautiful Remington SxSs; very under-rated doubles.

That single 28 is a gun that you just don't ever see. Most of the Remington singles that I've seen were more common guages and in TRULY wrecked condition, usually not all there. For some reason they often seem to have lost their forends.

Thanks for the images! Rare stuff.
Posted By: mart Re: show us your shotguns - 08/11/14
Here's my modest collection, or should I say accumulation. thanks for looking.

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A Remington Sportsman 12. Set up for fur calling.
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My Dad's old Ithaca 37. Slick little pump. Shot most of my firsts with this gun.
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Browning Sweet Sixteen 1952 vintage.
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Lefever 12 gauge SxS, the Uncle Dan type. I really like the sidelock Lefevers.
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Ithaca Lewis 10 gauge 2 7/8". It likes to swat ducks. The slip on is for length of pull rather than recoil.
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Beretta 10 gauge SxS. Just picked this cannon up and can't wait to get to the goose field with it.
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My target gun. A 32" Beretta White Wing Onyx 12 gauge.
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Posted By: mart Re: show us your shotguns - 08/11/14
358,

Those are some beautiful shooters.

Mart
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 08/16/14
what grade is the Lefever, must be a pretty early one to be a true sidelock. I have an early DE that is a true sidelock... can't recall when they switched to having side plates but ultimately box locks.
Posted By: mart Re: show us your shotguns - 08/16/14
It's a DS grade from 1912. It was 1921 when Ithaca came out with the Nitro Special, which was the box lock Lefever. Ithaca actually bought them in 1916 and assembled the remaining side lock stock from what I've read. I never cared much for the look of the Nitro Special, kind of clubby. I guess they were a pretty tough gun but very utilitarian.

I did read and saw a picture once of a box lock that Dan Lefever made. It was a beautiful gun. I'll have to look around to see if I can find that article.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 08/19/14
I was thinking that even the sideplated guns made before Ithaca were not true sidelocks less the earliest ones. Maybe around the same time they changed the barrel hook. I could be way off base.... should look at a later GE that I have.
Posted By: obewan Re: show us your shotguns - 08/27/14
1952 12g W.W. Greener Empire.

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Posted By: mart Re: show us your shotguns - 08/28/14
Beautiful Greener.
1934 Remington 31 Riot.
Wood refinished by me.

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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 09/26/14
A recent pick up. A tarted up LC Smith 16 gauge FW.

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Originally Posted by ROMAC
A recent pick up. A tarted up LC Smith 16 gauge FW.

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Now ain't THAT somethin' ???!!!

Methinks me likes !!!!
Posted By: gitem_12 Re: show us your shotguns - 09/28/14
The Turkey gun

Mossburg Tactical Turkey 835

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Duck gun A

Benelli SBEII

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Duck Gun B

Beretta Extrema 2

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Posted By: obewan Re: show us your shotguns - 09/28/14
AyA mod 106 12g 1967.

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Posted By: MWN Re: show us your shotguns - 10/12/14
Okay, I'll show you a couple of my 'pawn shop rescue' guns. Here are a pair ( a brace?) of 16 gauges shotguns that I recently took out for a little clay target shooting. One is a Remington Model 11 Sportsman and the other a Savage Model 755A. The latter holds the distinction of being the heaviest shotgun I own; it has to weigh close to 9 pounds.

They are keeping better company nowadays!

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 10/15/14
Nice, who did the stock work?

Release; you have my sincere sympathy. Horrible affliction. smile

As an aside, if that K Gun doesn't hit 9 pounds it is damned close.
Posted By: kaywoodie Re: show us your shotguns - 10/19/14
Took the last two Model 12's I've acquired out for some clays today with the oldest son working the thrower. Picked up the 12 on the left about 3 weeks ago. 30" full 12 ga. Mfg in 1921. Middle 12 is a 28" full 12 ga. Mfg in 1934. Picked it up last week. The double is my trusty old Husqvarna.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 10/21/14
Hard to beat a pump in a Model 12.

Just recently picked up another 16Ga from a local Fire member.

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Posted By: obewan Re: show us your shotguns - 10/31/14
'67 AyA 106, '26 Greener Empire, '52 Greener Empire. All 12g.

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Posted By: kaywoodie Re: show us your shotguns - 11/01/14
Very nice Obewan!!!
Posted By: Hairtrigger Re: show us your shotguns - 11/10/14
I looked for one of these for awhile before finding one
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Posted By: Augie Re: show us your shotguns - 11/11/14
Newest old one, first year 1903 Browning A5, serial #2182. Pretty nice shape for 111 years old.

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Not sure if I ever posted this if ignore.. After selling my collection of doubles about 12 or more years ago, I went with my favorite the pump gun.. Have model 12's and model 31's and model 97's.. But my favorites are here: on the left is my old 870 field 12ga. It has been in action since the mid 1970's.. In the middle is a 20 ga. love it, but still am a 12 bore man at heart I guess.. On the right is a special field 12.. My desert quail gun.. Have a 28 in and 870 also.. was my forest grouse gun for a couple years.. still use it once in a while.. Old friends each one..
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Barrel cut to 18.5"
LOP chopped to 12.5"

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1956 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37.
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LOP chopped to 12.5"

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Posted By: Evan Re: show us your shotguns - 12/13/14
My old school browning 2000 only shoots, 2 3/4".

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Hoping to sometime very soon get a modern pellet pusher if my plans, don't pan out I'm plenty cool with packing this beautiful girl around.
Nothing fancy here. Top down: Beretta 12 ga. 470 Silver Hawk; Beretta 20 ga. 471 Silver Hawk; AyA 4/53 28 ga.


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I have been in the habit of trading away and one I regret is my mid-60's vintage 870 Wing master. The 28" tube with a fixed modified choke was about the perfect storm for Iowa pheasants.

And even I could field strip it, clean it, and move on to the next field.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/14
Originally Posted by Evan
My old school browning 2000 only shoots, 2 3/4".

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Perhaps the biggest sleeper in modern automatics. These guns were superbly made and the design and function surpassed any of it's peers...
Posted By: Centurion75 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/14
Marlin model 90 that I recently picked up.
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Posted By: TrophyHunter Re: show us your shotguns - 12/28/14
My three favorites, top is a '57 Superposed 20g long tang round knob middle is a '72 BSS 20g and bottom is a '71 BSS 12g both very early examples of the first guns Miroku produced for Browning in the BSS line.
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Posted By: Clarkm Re: show us your shotguns - 01/06/15
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During the 1930s Seattle dock strike the Backlands bought shotguns and sawed some of them off to 18.5 inches. These were kept the ship's hold.

~1952 my aunt married young Captain Backland, after the ship sank in WWII. The shotguns survived and a sawed off Winchester 1897 made in 1939 was given to my father in 1959 for Christmas. He had Warshall's of Seattle fit a new Winchester barrel.

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In 1963 my father bought himself a new Remington 1100 and the 1897 was passed down to me, at age 12. While dove hunting in Topinish WA, I fell in volcanic soil, and then next time I fired, the muzzle peeled like a banana. We went to a gas station and borrowed a hack saw. The 1897 was sawed off again. My father cut off part of the butt to fit my 85 pound frame.

By the time I was 14, I weighed 100 pounds and could limit on pheasants in Warden WA before my father or his friends could get off a shot. I was with a shotgun like 14 years olds are today with video games. I could shoot pheasants from the hip with my sawed off 1897. And the dogs liked me best. My father had a Poly Choke fitted on the muzzle.

In 2000 I was in Lynnwood Guns and Ammo and said I was trying relive my boyhood and looking for another 1897 with a poly choke. I was led into the back room where there was more than enough parts to build one. I paid $75 for the parts. I got the AGI video on 1897 Winchesters [excellent video] and assembled another one.

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/06/15
Very cool story, thanks for sharing.
Posted By: LazyV Re: show us your shotguns - 01/08/15
Awesome story and pictures clarkm. I just spent a few days in eastern Washington and wish I could hit them from the hip.
Posted By: obewan Re: show us your shotguns - 01/22/15
Beretta Silver Pigeon 1 12g.... Incoming, still on layby... Should make a nice partner to my 28g SP1.

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Posted By: DMc Re: show us your shotguns - 01/24/15
Rattle-canned daughters 870.


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My wife inherited her Dad's Garbi that he had built in 2001. He put 176,000 rounds through in. I put about 15 through it last Saturday.
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Posted By: mudstud Re: show us your shotguns - 02/24/15
Love those SP I's! I've got a 20, 28 and 410, all 28" barrels.
Posted By: mudstud Re: show us your shotguns - 02/24/15
Beautiful shotgun! What a great family heirloom! Looks like it works well for you as well!


I am hopefully a month or two away from receiving a new Spanish 20 gauge (Armas Zubillaga) that I ordered a year ago.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/25/15
Wow! Dave, the stock on that Garbi is gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see your Zubillaga... I've been thinking of one since you sent me the link... it expect it will be even more bespoke.
Posted By: erich Re: show us your shotguns - 02/25/15
Working guns

12ga French Manufrance late model Robust.

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Swedish Husqvarna Model 52 12ga

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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/27/15
erich,

Where are you at in WA state? Assuming East side based on the yote. I recently bought a Manufrance but not a Robust... I really dig it and need to get pictures up. Wondering if anyone knows where I can get the old inertia reels that were any many of these for slings? I should probably start a separate thread for that.
Drew
Posted By: erich Re: show us your shotguns - 02/27/15
Funny you should ask about the retractable sling, I have an extra one here but already have a deal going on to sell it. If it falls through I'll contact you.

Did you get an Ideal? I picked up Costo-Super, it is an Ideal with Robust style barrels made by Manufrance to be sold in gun shops not out of the MF catalog.
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 03/03/15
Erich,

Yeah its a Manufrance Ideal. I happen to think its a really neat shotgun. If your deal falls through on the sling, please let me know, I am going to have this gun cleaned up and restocked soon and would like to put an original back in.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 03/05/15

Just got the new-old case finished...

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Posted By: DMc Re: show us your shotguns - 03/06/15
Just for fun, I added an old school Cutts to my 20ga.

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Originally Posted by shrapnel

Just got the new-old case finished...

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Looks great!
Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 03/19/15
Living in an area that is shotgun only had me wanting something that would keep me from driving 3 hours to the rifle zones. My new RBL Professional 20 gauge SXS slug gun is going to be a lot of fun to use this season.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 03/19/15
Very nice!!!! Have followed them since they were introduced. Have you shot it yet for accuracy? Wondering if real life lives up to advertising.

Recoil?
Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 03/20/15
I have not had the chance to shoot it yet.

The guy that owned it got good accuracy but was a bit recoil shy at age 75. I was told he shot it less than 20 times over the years he had it. We had a nasty winter and I just have not had the time.

Hopefullly in the next few weeks I will get out there. Contrary to CSMC's recommendation, I was told that this guy regulated it with Federal not Remington or Winchester sabots. But we shall see.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 03/20/15
Thanks and let us know how it goes when you get the chance.
Posted By: DMc Re: show us your shotguns - 03/31/15
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Posted By: sqweeler Re: show us your shotguns - 04/20/15
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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 04/28/15
Wow! Great wood! I actually have a stock blank that I bought from a seller in Turkey that looks a LOT like that. Can't wait to use it!
Posted By: hunting1 Re: show us your shotguns - 05/08/15
Gobble, gobble, gobble!
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Originally Posted by hunting1
Gobble, gobble, gobble!
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am I seeing things or on the tree to the right is there a hunter tied to that tree?
Posted By: Whelenman Re: show us your shotguns - 05/13/15
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Beretta SP1's in 12 and 28.

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Posted By: JLimbo Re: show us your shotguns - 05/15/15
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Perfect!
Posted By: greyphase Re: show us your shotguns - 06/04/15
16 gauge "no name" German guild hammer gun built on the Jones Underlever action.

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That is fantastic!
Posted By: PaleRider Re: show us your shotguns - 06/20/15
Nice old SxS JLimbo..... smile
Posted By: PaleRider Re: show us your shotguns - 06/20/15
Great old Underlever greyphase..... cool
Posted By: RGK Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/15
Parker VH 12 Ga, restocked and refinished by JJ Jenkins in the 70's. I use it for SxS trapshoots when I'm visiting CA.
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Your Parker Brothers leaves me speechless...really nice work.

Doc
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Originally Posted by doctor_Encore
Your Parker Brothers leaves me speechless...really nice work.

Doc


Thanks, Doc...how about another?
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Older Webley 2 1/2 inch...

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Posted By: RGK Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/15
Gorgeous old Webley...how about an Armstrong?
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Posted By: RGK Re: show us your shotguns - 07/03/15
How about an Ithaca Supreme Grade 20 gauge, made in '77...mint with box. 26" improved cyl. Nice wood and hand-checkered. I have 2 of these Supreme Grades; the other is a 12 gauge Trap Grade Supreme from 1970. Also mint with gorgeous wood.
Bob

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/15
Originally Posted by RGK
Parker VH 12 Ga, restocked and refinished by JJ Jenkins in the 70's. I use it for SxS trapshoots when I'm visiting CA.
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Pass over the Euro trash and look at it again boys.
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/15


Westley Richards with Kilby barrels and Stanton side locks. Thank goodness England didn't make any "Euro Trash"...

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Posted By: RGK Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/15
Love that Westley Richards, Mr Shrapnel
Bob
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/04/15
Problem with your "Euro trash" is you. In that your ego refuses to allow someone else to have the spotlight for a couple minutes. When it comes to those Parkers, you are sucking hind tit.

I know, it sucks.
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Ouch! That hurt...
Posted By: deflave Re: show us your shotguns - 07/07/15
Originally Posted by battue
Problem with your "Euro trash" is you. In that your ego refuses to allow someone else to have the spotlight for a couple minutes. When it comes to those Parkers, you are sucking hind tit.

I know, it sucks.


Don't forget to mention you can't afford them.

And double-super remember you don't live in good bird country.

I know, it sucks.



Travis
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/07/15
Two strikes, get the bat off your shoulder and try swinging.

Actually three.

Posted By: deflave Re: show us your shotguns - 07/07/15
Be sure and jerk your dog off before you hit the rack tonight.



Travis
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/08/15
Here boys..................

An uckin' fugly Jap shotgun...... Something we can ALL agree to hate. It's a 2nd year production BPS 10 shortened, re-choked and forcing cone out 5". Wears a C-N-C XXX-full tube and a custom 3-color Krylon camo job ala me. Ugly as a mud fence but hammers turkeybirds and geese like an atomic bomb. Oh, yeah...... her name is Geraldine.

Now sniff each others azzes and make up. grin

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Posted By: DMc Re: show us your shotguns - 07/08/15
Originally Posted by Yoder409
Here boys..., re-choked and forcing cone out 5".


Why would you lengthen the forcing cone?


DMc
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/08/15
SUPPOSEDLY to give less pellet deformation and hence a more uniform pattern. Also SUPPOSEDLY to reduce recoil. It dis give a more uniform pattern. But not enough to be statistically significant. Didn't do chit to reduce recoil. Neither did the ported choke tube. Bu the C-N-C tube is the KEY to making this particular BPS what it is. AWESOME tube !!!!
Posted By: DMc Re: show us your shotguns - 07/08/15
Who is C-N-C? Do you have a link?


DMc
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/08/15
Comp-N-Choke.

http://www.comp-n-choke.com/
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Posted By: RGK Re: show us your shotguns - 08/30/15
Here's an 870TC from the custom shop, made in 1971. I've had this one since I was 16 or so. It cost me $231.00 and change; I worked all summer for it. My parents threw in $50.00 because I was still a little short when it came in.
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1917, Nice Fox.. Are those 32" barrels???

RGK, Nice 870.. Never thought of one from the custom shop..
My 870 Trap has a beautiful piece of wood on it, but the slide is very long, comes back to the receiver.. Otherwise I would hunt with it more often..
Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 08/30/15
Originally Posted by RGK
Here's an 870TC from the custom shop, made in 1970 or so. I've had this one since I was 16 or so. It cost me $231.00 and change; I worked all summer for it. My parents threw in $50.00 because I was still a little short when it came in.
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My main trap gun is a 870TC mfg in 1969. Their magic.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/30/15
Congrats on holding on to that 870 TC. Great shotgun.
Originally Posted by RGK
Here's an 870TC from the custom shop, made in 1971. I've had this one since I was 16 or so. It cost me $231.00 and change; I worked all summer for it. My parents threw in $50.00 because I was still a little short when it came in.
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Nice old classic shotgun...congrat's for holding onto the 870 for all these years.

Doc
Posted By: Steelhead Re: show us your shotguns - 10/03/15
A 16 gauge 870 made in '57 that I had restocked to fit ME.

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Been killing turkey for 25 years with this Mossberg

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Steelhead, Nice 16 ga. Never owned a good 16... I am mostly a 12 ga. guy, but for years shot 1 1/8 loads.. They worked fine..
Posted By: EdM Re: show us your shotguns - 10/03/15
One of my Ugartechea's, this a 12 bore.

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Posted By: Steelhead Re: show us your shotguns - 10/03/15
Thanks, I picked up that Remington 870 for $125, of course the stock work was another $250.


I love the Ugartechea's. The guy that stocked my 870 had one in 28 gauge that I tried to steal a time or two. I actually hit very well with his.

Be wronged eye makes my shotgunning abilities less than stellar.
Posted By: Hugh Re: show us your shotguns - 10/08/15
My 870 is from 1957 ,that stock of yours is kewl.
Posted By: rifletom Re: show us your shotguns - 12/05/15
My upland gun is a 1975 Wingmaster 20. Love those older 870's. Doin' a little birding Sun.
Posted By: Augie Re: show us your shotguns - 12/19/15
Just got this AH Fox XE back after a full restoration,

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Originally Posted by Augie
Just got this AH Fox XE back after a full restoration,

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SWEET!!!
Posted By: WillARights Re: show us your shotguns - 12/26/15
Just field hands, not exotic.

Out to be wiped off.

20 Deluxe, 12 Ranger, 16 Iffaca


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Posted By: KennyT Re: show us your shotguns - 12/30/15
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Posted By: tallen702 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/05/16
My own paltry offerings pale in comparison to what I'm seeing here for the most part, but they're the few I have and am proud of having:

Riverside Arms 215:
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And a (not by me) cut-down Winchester 1897 take-down that I rescued from someone who would have done even worse to her.
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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 01/15/16
Just back from getting case colored.

I bought it in the white. It started life as a field grade 16 gauge FW. The former owner had it restocked and I had it engraved. I guess it is my version of a poor man's Crown Grade.


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Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 01/21/16
Roger,

That is beautiful. Lets see some more pictures! And again after you kill something with it!
Posted By: DaveinWV Re: show us your shotguns - 01/22/16
My friend and mentor left me his firearms. The model 12 is a 12ga full and the 870 12ga trap gun is a bicentennial model.
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Posted By: DaveinWV Re: show us your shotguns - 01/23/16
The model 12

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 02/24/16

\Here is another rare shotgun added to the pile...

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Took it out this weekend...

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Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 03/06/16
Where in the world do you find this stuff??
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 03/06/16

You won't believe what I have on the line...
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Originally Posted by shrapnel

You won't believe what I have on the line...


Spill it..........
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Burgess cutaway...
Posted By: Whitebird Re: show us your shotguns - 03/06/16
Originally Posted by passport
Originally Posted by shrapnel

You won't believe what I have on the line...


Spill it..........


Never question the master.....
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 03/14/16
Here it is! Uber rare Burgess salesmans sample cutaway...

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Originally Posted by shrapnel
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IN THE NAME OF ALL THINGS HOLY! HOW do you find this stuff!
Posted By: SargeMO Re: show us your shotguns - 04/19/16
My 1969 Browning A-5 Light 12. Surprisingly well balanced and fast in the hands. With field loads, this shotgun it kicks so little it does not need a pad. I'm not a great wingshot but this gun is a natural hitter for me.


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Posted By: Fireball2 Re: show us your shotguns - 04/30/16
Churchill 23" 28 gauge IC/M chokes. My everyday bird gun.

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Posted By: Sharpsman Re: show us your shotguns - 05/12/16
I don't give a 'hoot 'n hell' what they look like as long as they'll do this:

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Posted By: SamSteele Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/16
Here are the two O/Us in my safe. Top one is my sons Weatherby Orion 12 gauge, 28" barrels. Made by SKB. Bottom one is my 1964 Winchester 101 12 gauge, 2 3/4" chamber, 28" barrels. Made by Kendosha.

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Originally Posted by SamSteele
Here are the two O/Us in my safe. Top one is my sons Weatherby Orion 12 gauge, 28" barrels. Made by SKB. Bottom one is my 1964 Winchester 101 12 gauge, 2 3/4" chamber, 28" barrels. Made by Kendosha.

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Nice guns Sam.
Where do you find suitable shot shells for them, esp the Winchester?
I just picked up an Ithaca 500 SKB a couple days ago that I plan to use for pheasant hunting. My selection of shotgun shells in SE Alberta is pretty limited.
Posted By: SamSteele Re: show us your shotguns - 07/02/16
Hi Troutfly,

I haven't had an issue finding 2 3/4" lead loads for the Winchester. Cabelas and Wholesale both have them. I won't be able to shoot steel out of it due to the full choke though.
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The George Daw shotgun made a 2 article feature in "Shooting Sportsman" this past winter. A real nice feature on a real rare shotgun...

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 07/06/16

It is interesting what Steven was able to find through his research. He found where the gun was shipped when it was new. For a gun made in the 1860's, it really is incredible to find one in this condition...
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Belgian Sweet 16.
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A hardware store variety New England made 20 gauge single shot that spent a lifetime behind my Great Uncle's barn door in New Hampshire where it endured dirt, sand, moisture and paint over spray. Lovingly referred to as the Golden Gun.
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Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 10/15/16
Beretta tricentennial replica muzzle loader, one of 300 made.
Great shooting gun
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Posted By: Thel1 Re: show us your shotguns - 11/09/16
Here is the A-5 Magnum my dad bought for me the day i was born, with the first trukey it has ever killed !
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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 12/02/16
I just toook delivery of my Chrismas present to myself a few weeks early. I had to move a Savage 99 EG, an Ithaca dedicated slug gun, a Fox Sterlingworth and an SKB 500 down the road to put a dent in the price but I am definately glad I did.

This custom engraved Citori Gran Lightning with Custom shop D5G deep relief engraving by Ron Reimer. It is a 16 gauge and has 28 inch barrels with choke tubes. I like everything about it except the plastic butplate is kind of cheap. I'll have to take care of that soon.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/02/16
Well now. You don't run into those every day.



Posted By: PaleRider Re: show us your shotguns - 12/03/16
Klondike mike,
That dog is a Handsome Devil smile!
Wow....a family heirloom for sure. Impressive.

Doc
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/03/16
Should make a hell of a Grouse Gun. grin
Posted By: lovemy99 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/03/16
Wow Roger!!! What a beautiful shotgun!!
Posted By: Whelenman Re: show us your shotguns - 12/03/16
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Posted By: ROMAC Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
I hated seeing post #666, so here goes.

I like the custom Gran lightning so much I bought it's twin. It is consecutively serialed, with all matching engraving.

Now I one to leave each son.

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Posted By: passport Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
I am available for adoption
Posted By: kingston Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
Thanks for bringing this thread back up. I enjoyed flipping through it.

Here's a photo of four guns.

Top is a 20 ga. M-21 Skeet, 21-A carved wood, second is a Superlight 12 ga., third is a Superlight 20 ga. and finally the 1932 Askins Superposed. I've posted the link previously, will again. Link says 1933, it's actually 1932.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=124719

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Here are a few more photos.

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Merkel 28 ga.

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Posted By: eamyrick Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
Remington Model 11, 16 gauge. Had the wood redone and the metal ceracoted Midnight Blue. It is flawless with 1oz factory loads and has proven to be a stellar upland gun.


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Posted By: kingston Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
DF that 21 is something!
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
Originally Posted by kingston
DF that 21 is something!

Yep, it's definitely a keeper.

One of these days I'd like to go on one of those fancy GA quail hunts. This gun would be perfect, plenty of class without a lotta bling. Would seem about right for such an outing.

And, I can shoot it pretty well.

DF
Posted By: kellory Re: show us your shotguns - 01/30/17
I have a few worth showing off, but haven't found a way to show personal pics yet. I don't have a photobucket type account. Never needed one before.
Posted By: eamyrick Re: show us your shotguns - 01/31/17
I really like postimage.org. I'm not great with computers and it's really easy.
Posted By: kellory Re: show us your shotguns - 01/31/17
Originally Posted by eamyrick
I really like postimage.org. I'm not great with computers and it's really easy.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will check them out when I have time.
She says "Thank you." smile
Posted By: catnthehat Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/17
Brand new hammer 20 from Luca Rizzini''s company!
Old school looks with new technology engineering!
Cat

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Posted By: Leonten Re: show us your shotguns - 02/05/17
Browning A-500, Ducks Untimited.

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Posted By: GeneB Re: show us your shotguns - 02/06/17
This is the first & only 16 Gauge I have, just got it a few days ago after looking for one for many years (really wanted a 20 or a 12) - Kessler 16 gauge At least it appears 16 Gauge ammunition is more available then it used to be.

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Posted By: Mesa Re: show us your shotguns - 02/07/17
One of these was recently mentioned in a post on www.leverguns.com I haven't seen one in the flesh for years! Interesting design; probably a little faster on the follow-up shots than a bolt shotgun. I SUSPECT that most of them were bought by guys who were in "shotgun only for deer" states, but have no way of knowing that.

Last one I saw was on the used gun rack at Numrich's in West Hurley, NY. Must have been about 1992. They had parts for them for a long time and I always wondered if that 20 had been assembled by Numrich staff from parts. They did a lot of that "in their spare time." Produced some "rare" guns that way, too. But really cheap "rare guns"!
Posted By: gnoahhh Re: show us your shotguns - 02/07/17
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Brand new hammer 20 from Luca Rizzini''s company!
Old school looks with new technology engineering!
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Posted By: castnblast Re: show us your shotguns - 04/17/17
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A 16 ga that came with two sets of barrels. See my post asking for info on who the maker might be.
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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 11/16/17

Photobucket really sucks. I looked back at this thread to find very few pictures survived the debacle. Here is my Webley 12 bore and a gaggle of pheasants...

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Posted By: FieldGrade Re: show us your shotguns - 11/16/17
Yea....PB really fugged up this thread didn't they.

Here's my Merkel again. It's the only shotgun I have left.

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Posted By: 450Fuller Re: show us your shotguns - 08/22/18
Not hardly a graded AH Fox or Parker seen. Guess I will have to show up with my 1916 BE or the slightly later AH Fox HE Super Fox 3 in magnum. The HE was the first to
be chambered in the 20s for the then-new Super-X 3 in shells. Bert Becker and Fox got the first box and "BoWhoop" of Nash Buckingham
did the rest. Last Eastern wild turkey killed with a 3in Long Range LC Smith-1920s gun, of course.
Posted By: kellory Re: show us your shotguns - 08/22/18
Here's a Sterlingsworth...
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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 11/30/18



This has been a dead thread for awhile. I got a Webley 12 gauge hammergun for a song. I have been shooting it in cowboy action matches. The English really know how to make a nice shotgun...

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Posted By: sandcritter Re: show us your shotguns - 07/23/19
Thread needs an awakening.

Now, house rule here is i can have multiple mud shotguns, but only one huntable pretty (per guage - let’s not be silly). This 12 is fixin’ to hunt come fall.

Merkel 12ga, 2 3/4”, 28”, IC/M. 1939 date stamp, August iirc, just before war broke out.

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Posted By: kenacp Re: show us your shotguns - 07/23/19
Sandcritter- that one is a "dream gun" for sure!
Posted By: Edwardkin72 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/01/20
Beautiful
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/22/21
You will look hard to find anything better....



Originally Posted by sandcritter
Thread needs an awakening.

Now, house rule here is i can have multiple mud shotguns, but only one huntable pretty (per guage - let’s not be silly). This 12 is fixin’ to hunt come fall.

Merkel 12ga, 2 3/4”, 28”, IC/M. 1939 date stamp, August iirc, just before war broke out.

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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/24/21
TRUTH !!!!!

What an amazing piece !!! Guns like THAT are mostly why I don't post pics of MY scrap. frown

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You will look hard to find anything better....



Originally Posted by sandcritter
Thread needs an awakening.

Now, house rule here is i can have multiple mud shotguns, but only one huntable pretty (per guage - let’s not be silly). This 12 is fixin’ to hunt come fall.

Merkel 12ga, 2 3/4”, 28”, IC/M. 1939 date stamp, August iirc, just before war broke out.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 07/24/21
Be interesting to know what it weighs...
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/24/21
Originally Posted by battue
Be interesting to know what it weighs...


What's the over/under in Vegas on a guess ??

I'm in at 7 lb 3 oz.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/18/21
New addition...Parker Reproduction 28 Gauge...26inch...IC/Mod...On a 28 frame...
Weather permitting the new Pup will get into some training Birds Monday....Will see how it works...

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Sandcritter and Battue, outstanding and standing out!
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My newest addition. Merkel 1620...16 gauge built on 20 gauge frame. 28" barrels choked IC/M. She's a lively little gal at 6lbs 2oz 😏
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/31/21
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My newest addition. Merkel 1620...16 gauge built on 20 gauge frame. 28" barrels choked IC/M. She's a lively little gal at 6lbs 2oz 😏



When I bought the Parker Repro 28 they had a Merkel 20 Gauge two barrel set on the counter...It was calling until I saw the chokes...Cyl/Ic on both barrels. Would have made a great Grouse combo, but I wanted something to do double work on Pheasants. So I left it and stumbled onto the Repro 28 Gauge...
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New addition...Parker Reproduction 28 Gauge...26inch...IC/Mod...On a 28 frame...
Weather permitting the new Pup will get into some training Birds Monday....Will see how it works...

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Battue,

You always find a way to impress us......and your new little Parker is impressive. I believe you were looking for a 28 gauge reloader recently, we should have known you bought a new little gem.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/31/21
Thank you, appreciate the thought....
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 12/31/21
fine looking shotguns for sure.
Posted By: Teal Re: show us your shotguns - 03/15/22
New 20ga grouse and bunny blaster. 28" barrels

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Sorry for the crap pics. I had to drop it at the house and jam right away.

Got pretty good wood for these days. Fits me like it's bespoke and handles in the hands very nicely.

Posted By: Spring Re: show us your shotguns - 04/04/22


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Posted By: JediWing19 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/11/22
Sorry but I have nothing fancy and pretty like all the others here, just your average Remington 870’s 12 & 20GA and an Savage 20 GA.

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Pics of my 20GA

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Pics 20GA #2

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Savage 220 20GA

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Posted By: JediWing19 Re: show us your shotguns - 07/11/22
Remington 870 12GA Magnum

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Remington 870 12GA Magnum #2

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More pics

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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
Just to maybe revive this this thread............

Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge

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Posted By: KillerBee Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
Lots of really BEAUTIFUL Shotguns here!

This is the only one I currently own, a Mossburg Maverick 88 chambered for 3", I use it for everything.

When I am bow hunting in Grizz country, I carry it my back loaded with slugs and OO Buckshot. When duck and goose hunting starts I simply change the barrel and chokes as needed.

Had to change the stock, because I did not like the fit of the original stock it came with.

I killed this bear with it at about 10 yards. Just can't beat it for home defense either.



Quite Versatile!

Cheers ~

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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
Winchester Select Energy Sporting

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
Excellent!!!! You use it well. 😉
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
BT-99

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Posted By: 10Glocks Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
I have a few:

On the home team. Benelli Super Nova Tactical 12g
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Another Benelli Super Nova 12 g
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My do-all Winchester SX4 12 g
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Browning A5 12 g
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Browning Maxus II 12 g
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Savage 212 12 g
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Two Ithaca Model 37s - 2018 production (sequentially serial numbered) 12 g
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Ithaca Model 37 - 1975 made 12 g
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and


My newest, Citori White Lightning 12 g
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Browning BPS 20 g
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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/05/22
'62 Superposed Lightning 20

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Posted By: kenacp Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/22
Like that one Yoder!
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/06/22
Thank you sir !!
Posted By: 10Glocks Re: show us your shotguns - 10/07/22
Originally Posted by Yoder409
Just to maybe revive this this thread............

Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge

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If you get a wild hair and decide to sell it, give me first crack at it.
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/07/22
Originally Posted by 10Glocks
Originally Posted by Yoder409
Just to maybe revive this this thread............

Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge

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If you get a wild hair and decide to sell it, give me first crack at it.


That's my late father-in-law's gun. It's likely not going anywhere. But, I'll file your request away...........just in case.
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
1933 Winchester Model 21 Field 12 gauge
28" barrels F/IC
double triggers
selective ejectors
automatic safety
double ivory beads
Made as a stock item for W.S. Brown, Inc. (a sporting goods retailer in Pittsburgh, PA)


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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
I think there may be a story behind the story of this pic.

Anyway, nice 21….
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
Originally Posted by battue
I think there may be a story behind the story of this pic.

Anyway, nice 21….

Not much story.

I believe I had run an arrow through a decent whitetail earlier in the week and found myself looking for something to do that day. So I decided to go looking for fall birds. They didn't cooperate that particular morning. But it was a nice day to carry a vintage gun and take pictures of it.
Posted By: GAGoober Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
Very nice 21
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
Originally Posted by GAGoober
Very nice 21

Thank you, sir.
Posted By: SS336 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/14/22
Couple of beautiful shotguns Yoder.
Posted By: JediWing19 Re: show us your shotguns - 10/30/22
My Browning A5 Light Twelve.


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More of my A5 Light Twelve

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More A5 Light Twelve

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Posted By: DadOperator Re: show us your shotguns - 12/04/22
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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 12/04/22
None are any good until you use them...


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Posted By: olgrouser Re: show us your shotguns - 12/05/22
A couple of my SxS:

London Best boxlock -

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AYA 400E -

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 12/05/22
This Daw shotgun is really a gem. I have displayed it before, but it is worthy of a good close look at an original English beauty that was made in 1866. That is extremely significant, as in 1866, most firearms were still percussion and this is a center fire extracting shotgun on the cutting edge of modern firearms, yet this is 155 yeas ago. The case is also extremely hard to find, as it is made for this gun that has the fore arm still attached to the action, not a separate piece.

It is a scarce gun and real well made, and the same gun graces the cover of Crudgington's "British Shotgun" book.


It is in unbelievable condition and I still shoot it each fall...





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Awesome guns .. Shrap, thanks for the show.
Posted By: TimberRunner Re: show us your shotguns - 12/06/22
Originally Posted by shrapnel
This Daw shotgun is really a gem. I have displayed it before, but it is worthy of a good close look at an original English beauty that was made in 1866. That is extremely significant, as in 1866, most firearms were still percussion and this is a center fire extracting shotgun on the cutting edge of modern firearms, yet this is 155 yeas ago. The case is also extremely hard to find, as it is made for this gun that has the fore arm still attached to the action, not a separate piece.

It is a scarce gun and real well made, and the same gun graces the cover of Crudgington's "British Shotgun" book.


It is in unbelievable condition and I still shoot it each fall...





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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/14/22
1948 Winchester Model 21 in 16 gauge.
Single selective with ejectors
Choked M/F

It gets used at times.

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Posted By: GF1 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/14/22
Fond of this 28 gauge, which also works on chukars, Huns and pheasants…

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Posted By: Spring Re: show us your shotguns - 12/14/22
20 gauge and some amenities….😀


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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 12/14/22
A modern day “Best”!!!!
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20 gauge and some amenities….😀


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'62 Superposed Lightning 20

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Gosh, that is nice!
Posted By: ElkHtrNevada Re: show us your shotguns - 12/14/22
Westley Richards single barrel trap gun made for American importer.

Wolf invented the ejector system not the gun.

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Posted By: Spring Re: show us your shotguns - 12/15/22
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And another. Would appreciate a pic of the entire shotgun, along with particulars. Weight, barrel length and chokes.


This 20 is fairly basic in size weighing 5 lbs 14 ounces with its 28” barrels and IC/LM chokes.

It’s fun to hunt with. Thanks!
Posted By: Spring Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
A 20 and a pup dreaming of a covey rise.



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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
BEAUTIFUL gun !!!
Posted By: kenacp Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
Spring, very nice shotgun for sure!
Posted By: Ky221 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
Hard to touch what has been posted here. But here's a few of my my favorites.

870 Wingmaster 20gaImp Cyl
Dickinson Estate 20ga
Beretta 686 Onyx 12ga
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 20ga
Merkel 40E 20ga


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Winchester M-21 20 ga Skeet
!2 ga Browning Superlight
20 ga. Superlight
Major Charles Askins personal 1932 Superposed, 12 ga.

DF
Posted By: Whilton122 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
VERY NICE superlights! If you would ever decide to part with them let me know smile
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
Originally Posted by Whilton122
VERY NICE superlights! If you would ever decide to part with them let me know smile
Thanks, they are pretty slick and fast handling.

The most interesting of the lot is the bottom one. Here's a LONG link explaining what it is and the provenance.

https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/1933-superposed.124719/

Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Posted By: ElkHtrNevada Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
Parker single trap I just sent down the road.

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Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/22
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You got some nice toys. I like’em.

DF
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
I like 28's. The 1100 has a dull, field finish. Not that pretty but a real dove gun.

The Merkel has solid rib, 27" barrels and handles really nice. It's not as ugly as the 1100.

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Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
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Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Beautiful 21 !!!

What year ??
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Beautiful 21 !!!

What year ??
I was looking for my Cody letter. Serial number is 140XX.

IIRC it's a '56 model, has the Custom checkering pattern, patterned Sk 1 and Sk 2.

It fits me perfectly and is a keeper.

DF
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Beautiful 21 !!!

What year ??
I was looking for my Cody letter. Serial number is 140XX.

IIRC it's a '56 model, has the Custom checkering pattern, patterned Sk 1 and Sk 2.

It fits me perfectly and is a keeper.

DF

It is truly a work of art.

Makes my field models look like the fat girls at the party. smirk
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
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Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Beautiful 21 !!!

What year ??
I was looking for my Cody letter. Serial number is 140XX.

IIRC it's a '56 model, has the Custom checkering pattern, patterned Sk 1 and Sk 2.

It fits me perfectly and is a keeper.

DF

It is truly a work of art.

Makes my field models look like the fat girls at the party. smirk
Don’t be telling them that. May hurt their feelings.

HA!

DF
Posted By: Yoder409 Re: show us your shotguns - 12/17/22
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Added photos of the M-21.

DF

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Beautiful 21 !!!

What year ??
I was looking for my Cody letter. Serial number is 140XX.

IIRC it's a '56 model, has the Custom checkering pattern, patterned Sk 1 and Sk 2.

It fits me perfectly and is a keeper.

DF

It is truly a work of art.

Makes my field models look like the fat girls at the party. smirk
Don’t be telling them that. May hurt their feelings.

HA!

DF

🤣🤣🤣
Posted By: Troutnut Re: show us your shotguns - 01/18/23
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Nothing fancy just a few early 870s
Posted By: TimberRunner Re: show us your shotguns - 01/18/23
Buncha pretty guns. I have a few of those. Don't use em much.

My bird guns are tools and look like tools.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 01/18/23
Originally Posted by TimberRunner
Buncha pretty guns. I have a few of those. Don't use em much.

My bird guns are tools and look like tools.


A nice gun can also be a tool.....And scratches are easily fixed. Makes little sense to have something and not use it. If not, it becomes little more than clutter. You know the old line about life being too short to hunt with an ugly gun..... wink

Of course ugly is relative...
Posted By: 351WSL Re: show us your shotguns - 04/06/23
These aren't as pretty as those before, but have been in my collection since I inherited them. The 2 Ithaca 10's are both 3 1/2. One is a NID and the other is a conversion (I know it may not be safe) but my GF shot a lot of geese with these back in Arkansas where he grew up. My dad shot the NID about 30 years ago on a turkey hunt. They both need wheels:)
NID
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Posted By: 351WSL Re: show us your shotguns - 04/06/23
New Ithaca Field 10 ga conversion to 10 ga 3.5
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Posted By: 351WSL Re: show us your shotguns - 04/06/23
Stevens Rabbit Ears 16 ga.

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Chris
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 04/06/23
My latest, a Powell bar-in-wood damascus, thumb release, made in 1871...


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Posted By: purri Re: show us your shotguns - 04/26/23
veddy nize! scalloped fences too!
Posted By: pullit Re: show us your shotguns - 04/26/23
Love that damascus twist steel.
Posted By: 10Glocks Re: show us your shotguns - 08/06/23
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Posted By: TimberRunner Re: show us your shotguns - 08/07/23
One of my beauties.

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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/07/23
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Parker single trap I just sent down the road.

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There was a time….that was number one on any trap field.
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 08/07/23
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One of my beauties.

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Very nice!!!!
Love to, but this site makes it too difficult. 😜
Posted By: Blammo Re: show us your shotguns - 08/24/23
very nice
Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 09/15/23
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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 09/15/23
Another couple of grouse today…



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Posted By: Teal Re: show us your shotguns - 12/16/23
Last post is 3 months old so...


Top - One of my dad's Berettas in 12ga
Mid - Browning CXS 20 that's a delight in the mits- mine
Bottom - my son's 870 20 gauge he rarely misses with.

We were up grouse hunting.

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Posted By: Ky221 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
Gran Lightning 16ga.
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Posted By: Ky221 Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
Marine Magnum 12ga
Ithaca 37 ultra feather 20ga
Bt99

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Posted By: shrapnel Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
Nothing like the versatile William Powell lift lever damascus hammer gun…




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Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
Two nice Brownings.....The Old BT99 was a great trap shotgun.
Posted By: sse Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
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will ya look at the lumber on this one
Posted By: battue Re: show us your shotguns - 02/20/24
Renato Gamba Datona sporter.....a sleeper quality shotgun.


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