| Topic: Nice LC Smith - wrong gauge |
16crazy
Replies: 1
Views: 167
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 Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:41 pm Subject: Nice LC Smith - wrong gauge |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1045939763
Nice LC Smith unfortunately not a 16.
I have always had a soft spot for 2 barrel sets.
In full disclosure I have no connection with the seller.
H ... |
| Topic: Thoughts |
16crazy
Replies: 14
Views: 970
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:40 pm Subject: Thoughts |
Completely your call but imho I would take stock of my days afield and see where that pushes you.
If you have need for a 12 go for it, or for that matter a 20 or 28.
In my case a 16 suits my days ... |
| Topic: Gunsmith Eric Meitzner |
16crazy
Replies: 13
Views: 1058
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:32 pm Subject: Gunsmith Eric Meitzner |
Does anyone know if Eric Meitzner is still working as a gunsmith in Solon Springs, Wisconsin?
I have called him repeatedly over the last several weeks and haven't been able to make a contact.
Thanks |
| Topic: Trip to Spain |
16crazy
Replies: 2
Views: 1141
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:06 am Subject: Trip to Spain |
Recently in Spain and I checked out this gunshop in Madrid:
https://armerianieremberg.com/armas/escopetas-segunda-mano/
I drooled over numerous guns and the prices!
I looked at a used trio of A ... |
| Topic: Good Guns Again - Steve Bodio |
16crazy
Replies: 5
Views: 1939
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 10:50 am Subject: Good Guns Again - Steve Bodio |
I have owned the book since it was published and read it several times. I agree that it helped me refine my tastes in guns.
I wish I had followed his advice at the time and acquired a Savage 99 and ... |
| Topic: Remington 11 48 |
16crazy
Replies: 21
Views: 5859
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:07 pm Subject: Remington 11 48 |
| I’ve owned 3 and currently have 2. I can’t say enough good about them. When my son and his buddies were first shooting we did grind flats of my 7/8 ounce reloads thru them. One of them was my son’s hu ... |
| Topic: Remington 11 48 |
16crazy
Replies: 21
Views: 5859
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:07 pm Subject: Remington 11 48 |
| I’ve owned 3 and currently have 2. I can’t say enough good about them. When my son and his buddies were first shooting we did grind flats of my 7/8 ounce reloads thru them. One of them was my son’s hu ... |
| Topic: Huglu |
16crazy
Replies: 7
Views: 2449
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:10 pm Subject: Huglu |
The stars didn’t come together for a variety of reasons I will not bore you with.
Bottom line I don’t own it .
But thank for your posts.
Always get good information here! |
| Topic: Huglu |
16crazy
Replies: 7
Views: 2449
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:39 pm Subject: Huglu |
Not a 16 but….. I’m looking at a Huglu side by side 28 gauge/ 410 set for about $1000.
I know there are several Huglu owners here so I’m asking…. Am I walking past a good deal or correctly resist ... |
| Topic: Importing ? |
16crazy
Replies: 10
Views: 3425
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:22 am Subject: Importing ? |
Thanks for all the replies. I am thankful for all the insight into the importing process.
The gun was a 16 Hollis boxlock. Why this gun? Good question.
Well, it was a 16, 'nuff said.
In add ... |
| Topic: Importing ? |
16crazy
Replies: 10
Views: 3425
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:37 am Subject: Importing ? |
Thank you for the responses.
I guess my question was more along the lines of this
How can someone like say Simpson's LTD import used Spanish, German and other assorted European guns, and sell many ... |
| Topic: Importing ? |
16crazy
Replies: 10
Views: 3425
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:08 am Subject: Importing ? |
Recently I found an affordable 16 gauge English boxlock on a British site that does export to the US.
When I inquired with the dealer about the potential purchase he replied that based on the average ... |
| Topic: Best shipping method |
16crazy
Replies: 22
Views: 6862
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:06 am Subject: Best shipping method |
Happy New Year to all!
I haven't shipped a gun in years but need to send my AYA for repairs.
What shipping method have you had the best luck with?
FedEx, UPS, and USPS are all close to me.
Thank y ... |
| Topic: German doubles |
16crazy
Replies: 20
Views: 11822
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:13 am Subject: German doubles |
Cabin fever has me looking at Simpson's offerings frequently these days. They have been getting in a number of Merkels, Sauers and other German boxlocks at about the $500range or so.
I realize the ... |
| Topic: 1932 Ithaca Catalog |
16crazy
Replies: 1
Views: 3120
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:19 am Subject: 1932 Ithaca Catalog |
For Sale- Original 1932 Ithaca Catalog
Title- The New Ithaca Gun
The catalog pages are in very good shape also has the order form. The front and back cover are detached from the catalog but in goo ... |
