| Topic: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
Bald Eagle
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 Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:57 am Subject: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
We lived in Glenside. I went to Glenside Elementary untill 1955 when we moved to Ludington.
I have lived in Maryland since 1971 when the Army brought me here. My sister lives in Ada, MI and my mo ... |
| Topic: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 5
Views: 5002
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:06 am Subject: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
I'm a pretty good detective. I found a picture of one guy shooting where the picture was labeled "Dave". Then I went back to the group photo and found this dude in a green jacket.
I'd l ... |
| Topic: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 5
Views: 5002
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:51 am Subject: Muskegon MI. Fun SxS Shoot |
Nice pics Dave. I take it that's you in the green jacked kneeling in the front row in the first picture.
Jim |
| Topic: Lefever Nitro 16 ga |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 6
Views: 4496
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:57 am Subject: Lefever Nitro 16 ga |
| I own a 16 ga. Nitro Special my dad gave me when I was 12. That was in 1955. I use it regularly and consider it the best field gun I own. Mine has a single trigger, was built in 1924, and has IC an ... |
| Topic: gun restoration |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 19
Views: 16277
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:03 am Subject: gun restoration |
| I have a 16 ga. Lefevre Nitro Special given to me by my dad in 1955 when I was 12. Two years ago I had the barrels reblued and the stock repaired for $650. I did not have the case coloring renewed. ... |
| Topic: Gold Label |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 5
Views: 4528
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:37 pm Subject: Gold Label |
The Ruger Gold Label has other problems. I have a friend who bought one based on the recommendation of a member of the Board of Directors of Sturm Ruger.
He has had a dozen minor problems with it ... |
| Topic: Questions on a Lefevre 16 gauge sxs |
Bald Eagle
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Views: 15310
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:29 pm Subject: Questions on a Lefevre 16 gauge sxs |
Mine (described above) is apparently somewhat unique. It was built in 1924 according to the serial # but it has 2-3/4 in chambers and has a single (non selective) trigger.
I had it refurbished abo ... |
| Topic: Lefties, take a look... |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 4
Views: 4790
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:35 pm Subject: Lefties, take a look... |
I sometimes shoot sporting clays with a guy with a 12 gauge like this. He lives in Maryland and deals in Parker shotguns - among other things.
Jim |
| Topic: Questions on a Lefevre 16 gauge sxs |
Bald Eagle
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Views: 15310
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:31 pm Subject: Questions on a Lefevre 16 gauge sxs |
I have a 16 gauge Nitro Special my dad gave me in 1955 when he figured I was old enough to learn to hunt. He paid $25.00 for it.
I used it for doves this fall and will use it again. I shoot 2-3/4 ... |
| Topic: Airlines & Guns |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 25
Views: 15862
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:32 pm Subject: Airlines & Guns |
This position essentially states that they will only ship FFL to FFL.
Maybe UPS has changed their policy. When I had my 16 gauge SxS refurbished a couple of years ago, I carried it to the gun sho ... |
| Topic: Old Ed the heat-treater is at it again......... |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 18
Views: 12408
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:26 am Subject: Old Ed the heat-treater is at it again......... |
| Ed the torch also sells on gunsamerica, auction arms and Guns International. He has differen usernames for each auction site. You can usually recognize his wares by the green felt background and a N ... |
| Topic: hello from northern mn. |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 8
Views: 5604
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:32 pm Subject: hello from northern mn. |
Good luck on the Nitro Special. My dad gave me one when I was twelve in 1955. I still shoot it.
Jim |
| Topic: Dove season soon!! |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 29
Views: 19380
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:12 pm Subject: Dove season soon!! |
| We started our hunt at noon and ended up at 5pm with the BBQ. I don't know of anyone on our property that took even one bird. They just weren't moving. One of our members has been dove hunting for ... |
| Topic: Dove season soon!! |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 29
Views: 19380
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:20 pm Subject: Dove season soon!! |
In Maryland at my club, we start at noon and wind up with a BBQ at 5pm. I'll be using the 16 gauge Lefever (Ithaca) Nitro Special my dad gave me in 1955 when I was 12 years old.
I hope to give it ... |
| Topic: Dove season soon!! |
Bald Eagle
Replies: 29
Views: 19380
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:22 am Subject: Dove season soon!! |
I grew up in Michigan where dove hunting is not permitted. I now live in Maryland and would like to participate in the opener this season.
What size shot do I need for my 16 ga. SxS for doves.
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