Two SBTs in a local auction

[Cold Spring]

Hmmmm, I owned a SB at one time and just checked my spreadsheet; it had a .735" bore and choke at .695" = 40 points of constriction. Assuming the SC at the show had the same bore, that would make its choke about 33 points. I highly doubt an original 32-inch trap barrel cut by 2" would have that much choke, thus I'm thinking the 30-inch barrel was original. Yeah Bill, of course the stock would detract greatly as a collector gun but with its overall condition and at something like $1300. it would have made a nice fancy shooter. Live and learn ......

[Bill Murphy]

Did you record the serial number, Frank? What does the serialization book say about the 30" barrel? Is the number available for PGCA research?

[Cold Spring]

Bill et al., I didn't get the s/n on my first go through and the gent was walking out the door as I came back for another look. Sorry about that; maybe the new owner is a PGCA member and he'll write about his find.

[Scott Smith]

Frank, I saw that gun when the doors first opened. Spliced comb into a monte Carlo, finished with vintage Hawkins pad. Expertly done in my opinion. I did not write the serial number down, but in the 233,xxx range if I remember correctly. I walked out with the buyer and his friend later in the day. I know him from talking with him on prior occasions. I do have the friend’s name and number. The new buyer couldn’t wait to get to the trap range.