| Topic: turnpike troubadours |
dilly
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Views: 2175
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 Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 12:17 pm Subject: turnpike troubadours |
I really like this band. I had tickets to see them in Toronto when they were touring with Miranda Lambert but they suddenly pulled out at the last minute. Bummed...
Anyway, they must have some appr ... |
| Topic: Browning A5 16 |
dilly
Replies: 23
Views: 10254
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:22 am Subject: Re: Browning A5 16 |
[/quote] No working with a Browning dealer[/quote]
That’s great. Congratulations on the new gun. Mine arrives next week. |
| Topic: Browning A5 16 |
dilly
Replies: 23
Views: 10254
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 5:36 pm Subject: Re: Browning A5 16 |
Looking at a A5 16 gauge 28inch 16 gauge POW grip traditional checkering under 6 pounds .
I think I bought that one bigblue. CGN? |
| Topic: I hope this makes you smile |
dilly
Replies: 16
Views: 12931
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:59 am Subject: I hope this makes you smile |
He sure makes us smile....
https://i.imgur.com/n9bajkj.jpg
We just picked up a new pup this past weekend. He's a GWP named "Eisen".
https://i.imgur.com/rWWj4RM.jpg
Right now he's get ... |
| Topic: Linseed Oil |
dilly
Replies: 11
Views: 12447
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:34 pm Subject: Linseed Oil |
| I used to use BLO a lot but gave up on in favour of polymerized tung oil. Regardless, it doesn’t hurt to cut the first application or two with 50% turpentine. It penetrates better and doesn’t stay tac ... |
| Topic: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
dilly
Replies: 10
Views: 10571
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:32 pm Subject: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
I do like the horn trigger guards. Mine has a manual safety, which is what I prefer.
Thanks, so does mine. I wondered if it had been changed...probably came that way. |
| Topic: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
dilly
Replies: 10
Views: 10571
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:14 pm Subject: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
very nice. I have one like yours, except mine has a horn trigger guard. It goes pheasant hunting every fall.
Thanks FT. I love horn trigger guards and I imagine yours is very nice. Can you tell m ... |
| Topic: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
dilly
Replies: 10
Views: 10571
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:13 pm Subject: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
| The 'NITRO' stamp in block letters on the breech end of the barrels came into use at the Suhl proof house in 1912. Around 1923 the proof house started stamping the month and year of proof on the barr ... |
| Topic: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
dilly
Replies: 10
Views: 10571
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:25 am Subject: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
The learned members on DG put it between the wars, likely made in the 20's. It has 2 9/16" chambers and the serial number is in the 36400 range. Here are some pics of the stampings.
https://i.im ... |
| Topic: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
dilly
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Views: 10571
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:23 am Subject: Thieme and Schlegelmilch 16ga - info? |
Hey guys! I just picked up another German 16ga. It is a Nimrod SxS made by T+S.
I posted this over at the German and Austrian forum on Double gun and though maybe some of you may have some info or op ... |
| Topic: It's always the dogs |
dilly
Replies: 7
Views: 7152
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:30 am Subject: It's always the dogs |
Thanks for that. They really nailed that one.
Reminds of the episode of “Mad Men” when they came up with the Kodak carousel ad pitch. Tugs at your heart and leaves me a bit misty. |
| Topic: Custom LC Smith 16 Featherweight |
dilly
Replies: 34
Views: 35426
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:37 pm Subject: Custom LC Smith 16 Featherweight |
| This is quite inspiring. That fox is gorgeous and it is what I am considering doing with the JP Sauer 16 I just bought...WOW |
| Topic: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
dilly
Replies: 18
Views: 15397
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:09 pm Subject: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
Dannypratt has a very similar gun to mine. (please post a picture to compare if possible).
Also, I am still unsure about the trigger guard. I'm not convinced its horn even though it "should be ... |
| Topic: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
dilly
Replies: 18
Views: 15397
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:09 pm Subject: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
| So, I got the Sauer on Tuesday. I looked it over and it appears all original and totally unmolested. LOP is around 14 1/4" (depending on how you measure it) and the weight is at 6lbs 5oz. No bugg ... |
| Topic: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
dilly
Replies: 18
Views: 15397
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:19 am Subject: Sauer SxS - update and pic heavy |
| Well, I bought her. Should have it by September 9th. |
