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Scott Janowski

06-22-2026 06:56 AM

First .410 25 straight Skeet

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I found this in the December 1929 National Sportsman magazine.

Dave Noreen

06-22-2026 10:24 AM

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In those days the 2 1/2-inch .410-bore carried 3/8-ounce of shot.

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In the 1934/5-time frame the 2 1/2-inch .410-bore payload was upped to the 1/2-ounce we know today.

Dean Romig

06-22-2026 10:48 AM

Dave, what was the first year for the 3” ??

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Dave Noreen

06-22-2026 10:53 AM

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The 3-inch .410-bore shell was introduced during 1933 along with the Winchester Model 42. From the July 1933 issue of Field & Stream --

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allen newell

06-22-2026 10:57 AM

I'm probably going to put my 410 Iver Johnson Skeeter for sale.

Dean Romig

06-22-2026 12:05 PM

PM sent Allen

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edgarspencer

06-22-2026 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by allen newell (Post 450508)

I'm probably going to put my 410 Iver Johnson Skeeter for sale.

You should list it in the "Probably For Sale" section.

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