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by Longknife76
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: 1889 BUTT STOCK, 12 GAUGE VERSUS 10 GAUGE
Replies: 1
Views: 741

Re: 1889 BUTT STOCK, 12 GAUGE VERSUS 10 GAUGE

Bussman, I was curious about your question, so I measured my three-model 89's. I have a 10-gauge grade 2, a 12-gauge grade 2 and a 12-gauge grade 1. I measured the width of the stock at the rear of the locks, the height of the stock at the rear of the tang, the pull, (center of butt to front trig), ...
by Longknife76
Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: Rolling block Shotgun
Replies: 0
Views: 1390

Rolling block Shotgun

I have pretty decent #2 rolling block shotgun. Unfortunately the barrel has been cut back to 20 inches. The barrel appears to be larger at the breech than the military rifles as I get about 1.005 with my calipers . Can anyone confirm the barrel dia. and thread count on these shotguns? Thanks LK
by Longknife76
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: shot countg
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Re: shot countg

I do not have this shot gun in my possession or I would check them. The seller said it is choked improved cyl. It has 32 inch barrels. I have never seen a three digit shot count numbers. I am thinking the original chokes were opened up at some time or another and the numbers re-stamped. Is there a c...
by Longknife76
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: RS / Pre - 1899
Topic: shot countg
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

shot countg

Hello. can someone decipher these shot count numbers/ Thanks, LK


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