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by Wsmith
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

What is Neider point? Not sure about the stock having been cut.
by Wsmith
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

I have not measured the bore but did drop in our copper gauge and it showed the both be cylinder bore. It has a black rubber pad about one inch thick. I have not removed it to look at end of stock. Can not tell if it has been cut but see no indication. I see no indication of refinishing. Great looki...
by Wsmith
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

Thanks for your comments. I do not have a picture of muzzle. Not good at posting photos. Muzzle looks great. I can see no indication of the cutting so must have been done by a pro. Does not have original butt cap. Has a pad.
by Wsmith
Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

Thank you so much for loading the pictures. I had suspected it is a D grade and thanks for comformation. Does anyone know how many D grades are known? Any ideas as to value of a gun like this with shortened barrels. Really a beautiful gun.
by Wsmith
Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

I have pictures but cant seem to attach them. I guess I dont know how.
by Wsmith
Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Re: Choke size / barrel length 1894

Thanks for the info. I am trying to ID the grade. Looks like D or E. Lots of engraving and checkering excellent condition. No grade stamp on watertable. How much will barell being shortened hurt value?
by Wsmith
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Choke size / barrel length 1894
Replies: 21
Views: 7810

Choke size / barrel length 1894

My 1894 has a pellet count stamped 36 and 32. What choke does this indicate? My barrels are 25.5 ". I trying to determine if they have been shortened.