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Thank you, dieNusse1. This is very helpful information. That makes me feel better. I'll probably keep it as is for now, most likely as a wall-hanger. OK, it's been sitting inside a hard case, but still. I do have some 20-gauge shells, #8, I believe. I'm hoping these will be safe enough to put ...

Well, I bought this first-year (1920-1921) Remington Model 17 shotgun a little while back. It's my own darn fault, but I'm just now realizing that the barrel appears to have been repaired, with a metal band inserted. It was advertised at 28", but when I measured it this evening (for the first time ...

Thank you, nambujim. Unfortunately, it's not possible for me to check, as the item is online. The seller confirmed the action is smooth with a dark and rough bore, but I'm not sure about shooting and cycling. I'm not planning to pay much for it, though. Maybe $500-$600 all in?

Also, I forgot to ...

600RemGuy wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:45 pm

NotStirred wrote: Sat Oct 04, 2025 9:54 pm Thank you, 600RemGuy. Does this mean that the markings look legit?

Very legit

Perfect, thank you!

Thank you, 600RemGuy. Does this mean that the markings look legit?

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I have an opportunity to pick up a Model 25 pump-action rifle. The serial number is 33XX, which puts it in the first year of production, i.e. 1923. The barrel code appears to be AP, which would indicate March 1923 manufacture. However, parts of the lettering appear to be ...