Topic: Local Cabala's' has a Ithaca SxS in 16GA. |
revdocdrew
Replies: 6
Views: 1202 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:13 am Subject: Local Cabala's' has a Ithaca SxS in 16GA. |
You are correct Phil. Grade 1 Flues with Twist barrels
https://photos.smugmug.com/US-Makers/Ithaca/i-JN8Vsp4/0/38cebfe6/L/Gr.%201%20Flues%20Twist-L.jpg
The Nitro Special right barrel was stamped ... |
Topic: Local Cabala's' has a Ithaca SxS in 16GA. |
revdocdrew
Replies: 6
Views: 1202 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:41 am Subject: Local Cabala's' has a Ithaca SxS in 16GA. |
1922 28g Flues
https://photos.smugmug.com/US-Makers/Ithaca/i-3cm5rCc/0/d27ab5d0/XL/1922%2028g%20Flues-XL.jpgLaurent Lochet-Habran has been found on Fox, Baker (S grade with “Flui-tempered Steel”, B ... |
Topic: L.C. Smith and Hunter Arms |
revdocdrew
Replies: 10
Views: 4279 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:37 am Subject: L.C. Smith and Hunter Arms |
More about W.H. Baker here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_p_bo1ug6PWC3UiZdRtco_nvWjYmS-Ed3nbIzI_iy1A/edit |
Topic: L.C. Smith and Hunter Arms |
revdocdrew
Replies: 10
Views: 4279 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:19 am Subject: L.C. Smith and Hunter Arms |
Check out "Shotguns" here
https://lcsca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=43784
The FAQs
https://lcsca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=274&club_id=43784
Hun ... |
Topic: Elsie 3 position safety decocker feature |
revdocdrew
Replies: 1
Views: 1199 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:31 pm Subject: Elsie 3 position safety decocker feature |
Sure. And it works
The short version is slide the safety to the rear position, have the breech slightly open, then pull both triggers. Usually when I pull the back trigger the action closes on its ... |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:28 am Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
Crescent was certainly capable of producing quality guns; like this one
https://photos.smugmug.com/Gun-Stuff/Folsom-Crescent/i-3ZgwwzJ/1/1d6e8fb9/L/Folsom%20Arms%20Co.%20New%20York%202-L.jpg
The ... |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:29 pm Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
A tradename Crescent Empire No. 60 with the hammer pin sticking out
https://photos.smugmug.com/Gun-Stuff/Folsom-Crescent/i-RVc7r5j/0/735277ea/M/Olympic%20Arms%20Co.%20Empire%20No.%2060%20Morley%20B ... |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:02 pm Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
Citori16 is correct; the cocking indicator on the 1st model No. 6
https://photos.smugmug.com/Gun-Stuff/Folsom-Crescent/i-zHdjZcP/0/3eb3cdb0/M/Cocking%20Indicator%20No.%206%20The%20Wyco%20Hammerless ... |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:21 pm Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
Youtube of a Crescent Newport, without checkering and with a round knob stock. Very high condition case colors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2JKkOJ8vPw |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:30 pm Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
The 'pins sticking out' are the cocking indicators, so it's a Knickerbocker No. 6
https://photos.smugmug.com/Gun-Stuff/Folsom-Crescent/i-6KsrBdF/0/0b11ddea/XL/Folsom%201915%20Supplement%202-XL.jpg ... |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
revdocdrew
Replies: 17
Views: 13519 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:00 am Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
Crescent did make a Newport double for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co.
Look around here, and let us know what you have
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxZo5Tkvx2G8eYf747QR9B5RJdN6Siu5JGIh ... |
Topic: Proof Test A Gun? |
revdocdrew
Replies: 6
Views: 2200 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:28 am Subject: Proof Test A Gun? |
Thanks.
There are testing labs in the U.S. that can proof test barrels (links are in the DamascusKnowledge doc), but I know of no one who has used one of the services.
If someone here chooses to ... |
Topic: Proof Test A Gun? |
revdocdrew
Replies: 6
Views: 2200 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:49 am Subject: Proof Test A Gun? |
Here you go
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZIo0y746UsSRZIgRuuxwAbZjSBHitO_EanvwLYc-kGA/edit
and
https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/is-my-gun-safe-what-load-was-my-gun-designed-to-shoot.366 ... |
Topic: Elsie takedown/reassemble video |
revdocdrew
Replies: 3
Views: 1723 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:11 am Subject: Elsie takedown/reassemble video |
Yes, very helpful, and I've always learned best from pictures But angels still fear to tread the innards of Elsies
There are more videos and instructions in the "Disassembly and ... |
Topic: L. C. Smith question |
revdocdrew
Replies: 161
Views: 392506 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:22 am Subject: L. C. Smith question |
Thanks Lloyd. I suspect he means the forward end of the chamber. Most of the 12g Smiths I've measured were about .110"; 16g and 20g about .100"
Whale oil was derived from refining (mostly ... |