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Is this something you just bought, or was given?
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What is the value? Is there any cleaner I could use for the metal and wood?
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07-03-2012, 07:47 PM
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is there something wrong with the finish - or are you just looking to spruce it up? Are the bores clean and bright? and how long are the barrels?
unless there is a rust issue, rub the metal down with a soft cloth and gun oil (keep it off the wood) or LIGHTLY with very fine steel wool and oil if the is mild rust, A furniture cleaner will work on the wood. watch ebay for a correct buttplate and that could be a nice shooter, the number is not in the book, but you might want to join up and send for a letter. You have a nice piece of family history there.
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Long barrels--------
William, how long are those 4lbs, 5oz barrels? They appear to be in excess of 32".
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just tryin to clean it up, barrell length is 30"
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made in 1900 according to the serial number,
does it lock up tight? If you intend to shoot it, any old gun should be checked out by someone who knows what he is doing ( not just the guy at the local gun shop). If the barrels are good - and the wood is sound, get some short shells, at that age , the chambers are likely not 2 3/4, unless they where lengthened when that trap pad was added. http://www.rstshells.com/ is a great source for shells
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