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| < 16ga. Guns ~ Sometimes you just can't help yourself... |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:39 am
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Yeah, yeah, I know; it's not a 16ga. On top of that, it's the dreaded 20ga! But I can't resist showing off my Christmas present (from me to me).
I've been casually looking for a 20 to keep my beloved 16ga A Grade company through these cold winter months; when this one surfaced I just couldn't walk away (and I did try  !). Early Fox A Grade c. 1914, 26" barrels, snap on forearm, twin ivory beads. Great metal/barrels but the wood has a few issues; I plan to shoot it a couple times before sending it off to Mark Larson to work his magic.
Had planned to go this weekend and hoped to get it on some quail but complications arose; now shooting for next weekend which is the last of the season so I hope I make it! |
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I feel a warm spot in my heart when I meet a man whiling away an afternoon...and stopping to chat with him, hear the sleek lines of his double gun whisper "Sixteen." - Gene Hill, Shotgunner's Notebook |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:44 am
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Pretty. Hope the wood issues are minimal.
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:56 pm
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Very nice, Mark Larson works wonders, he will do you proud!
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:32 pm
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It will be a true joy to carry and shoot this shotgun, you did WELL  |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:52 pm
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| nice |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:16 pm
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| +1 on nice! How much does it weigh? |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:15 am
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| I haven't weighed it myself but 5lbs 140z according to the seller. Chokes are full and light modified. |
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I feel a warm spot in my heart when I meet a man whiling away an afternoon...and stopping to chat with him, hear the sleek lines of his double gun whisper "Sixteen." - Gene Hill, Shotgunner's Notebook |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:51 am
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| Very nice present! |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:58 am
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Nice shotgun!
I know that "couldn't walk away" situation too well. |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:40 pm
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| The ''FOX'' is addictive . congrats |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:54 pm
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| I suppose I could allow one of those to stand behind the 16 ga. Fox in the cabinet as long as it wouldn't mind watching the 16 get picked most of the time. |
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