Hello,
I just purchased a 1901 10 gauge lever action shotgun. I was wondering if anyone knows the size of the shot shells that will fit in the chamber. Some sites that I am reading about say to use 1/8 smaller shell then what is recommended by Remington. I believe it is 2 7/8 from the factory. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
1901 10 gauge lever action
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Re: 1901 10 gauge lever action
The Model 1901 10-gauge lever action shotgun was a Winchester!?!
The Model 1901 was made for the 2 7/8 inch 10-gauge shells, but during the years of its manufacture, the heaviest 10-gauge shells our manufacturers supplied were 4 1/4 drams of bulk smokeless powder or 32-grains of dense smokeless powder pushing 1 1/4 ounce of shot. The progressive burning smokeless powder Super-Ten 2 7/8 inch shell with 1 5/8 ounce of shot didn't come out until 1925 or 6.
The Model 1901 was never intended for loads like these, but many of them have digested their share.
The Model 1901 was made for the 2 7/8 inch 10-gauge shells, but during the years of its manufacture, the heaviest 10-gauge shells our manufacturers supplied were 4 1/4 drams of bulk smokeless powder or 32-grains of dense smokeless powder pushing 1 1/4 ounce of shot. The progressive burning smokeless powder Super-Ten 2 7/8 inch shell with 1 5/8 ounce of shot didn't come out until 1925 or 6.
The Model 1901 was never intended for loads like these, but many of them have digested their share.