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< 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale ~ WTB: "Vintage-ish" Side-by |
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Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:06 pm
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Joined: 02 Oct 2014
Posts: 66
Location: Iowa
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I am looking for a side-by-side to add to my pheasant hunting arsenal. I am thinking of something that is late 19th or early 20th Century.
I can list a bunch of characteristics, but I'm flexible to some degree, depending on the gun. It could be
1. British, French, or American
2. Pistol or semi-pistol grip
3. 6 pounds or less
4. IC/M or tighter
5. 26-28" barrels
6. 2.75" chambers
7. Proofed for 1 1/8 oz loads
8. Double Triggers
9. Hammerless
I think those last two are pretty hard and fast. The others I can bend with a bit. Maybe.
I am pretty average and do not require particularly unusual dimensions, but I do lean to the slightly longer side of "normal" whatever that is.
Darnes interest me, but I have never actually handled one.
It would also be nice to have a good American gun someday. Foxes, Lefevers I like best
I'm looking to spend $2.5-3.5K.
You can email me at brentd@iastate.edu |
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Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:44 am
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Joined: 02 Oct 2014
Posts: 66
Location: Iowa
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Someone sent me a PM last night or this morning about an LC Smith. I apparently deleted the message by accident. To whomever that was, yes, I would consider an Elsie. They are a classic Iowa gun. |
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Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:40 pm
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 1395
Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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brent wrote: |
I am looking for a side-by-side to add to my pheasant hunting arsenal. I am thinking of something that is late 19th or early 20th Century.
I can list a bunch of characteristics, but I'm flexible to some degree, depending on the gun. It could be
1. British, French, or American
2. Pistol or semi-pistol grip
3. 6 pounds or less
4. IC/M or tighter
5. 26-28" barrels
6. 2.75" chambers
7. Proofed for 1 1/8 oz loads
8. Double Triggers
9. Hammerless
I think those last two are pretty hard and fast. The others I can bend with a bit. Maybe.
I am pretty average and do not require particularly unusual dimensions, but I do lean to the slightly longer side of "normal" whatever that is.
Darnes interest me, but I have never actually handled one.
It would also be nice to have a good American gun someday. Foxes, Lefevers I like best
I'm looking to spend $2.5-3.5K.
You can email me at brentd@iastate.edu
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For better or worse, I'd consider any pre~'28 gun with 2.75" chambers to have been altered. (Unless you receive factory documentation otherwise) |
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Posted:
Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:17 am
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Joined: 06 Apr 2007
Posts: 3370
Location: The Great Northwet
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brent wrote: |
Someone sent me a PM last night or this morning about an LC Smith. I apparently deleted the message by accident. To whomever that was, yes, I would consider an Elsie. They are a classic Iowa gun.
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Most 16 Elsie's I've seen are in the 6.5-7lb range, but there probably are a few light ones out there. In general, shooting 1 1/8oz loads in a 100+ yr old gun is often a great recipe for cracked stocks. Something to keep in mind. |
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Posted:
Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:10 am
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Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:09 pm
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Joined: 02 Oct 2014
Posts: 66
Location: Iowa
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That is a VERY good question. I have looked at that. If it was a pistol grip or semipistol, I would be very very tempted. Also 2.5" chambers and 1 oz proofs. I don't much like the rear pad, but could redo that. |
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Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:32 am
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 1395
Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:14 am
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Joined: 18 Feb 2018
Posts: 621
Location: va, ct, mo
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Posted:
Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:14 am
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Joined: 18 Feb 2018
Posts: 621
Location: va, ct, mo
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what ga? |
_________________ Retired Naval Aviation
Former Member Navy Shooting Team
NRA Shotgun, Pistol, Home Defense Card
Range Owner: Vanzant Clay Pigeon Farm, Mo |
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Posted:
Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:53 pm
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Joined: 17 Oct 2019
Posts: 455
Location: New Jersey
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I’ll likely sell my JP Sauer after the season. It may be too new however, I think 1944. It has the Nazi wings on the flats, 27.5”, 2-3/4”, and weighs 6lbs 2oz’s. Not sure the LOP but I think 14-1/4”. Let me know if your interested and I can get you pics. Oh, yes it’s a 16. |
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Posted:
Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:54 pm
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Joined: 17 Oct 2019
Posts: 455
Location: New Jersey
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I’ll likely sell my JP Sauer after the season. It may be too new however, I think 1944. It has the Nazi wings on the flats, 27.5”, 2-3/4”, and weighs 6lbs 2oz’s. Not sure the LOP but I think 14-1/4”. Let me know if your interested and I can get you pics. Oh, yes it’s a 16. |
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