I was inspired to dig through my safe. Here is the DT repro. Not as interesting as the other posted, but also new and unfired. At least until this fall…

Also uncovered in my dig was a Franchi renessaince and a Tristar Bristol.

Pretty wood on that Repro!




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I expect after hunt pictures with at least a couple of those (please, Sir).

Sir, thats some very nice wood

With all of these nice 28s displayed here I wonder how many of the owners will be at the Southern and could share with the attendees on the Parker Tables. Would be great to up the number of participants........:whistle:

Update on the mysterious Cabela’s 28. Through some persistence and gentle persuasion I managed to track down the gun and buy it. Long story. I picked it up Saturday and still sorting things out. Stock has some crack repairs and other issues and someone dunked the entire receiver in hot blue without disassembling it. The chambers have been lengthened and I hope to Run it up to Jon Hossford in the next couple days to have them measured. The bore end of the barrels measure great for bore size and chokes (.018/.019) and they ring beautifully I’ll keep everyone informed. Hope to have it cleaned up and running for
The Southern.

Frame size?

O Frame. #162906. All parts match. Bores cleaned up very nicely. Hot blue came off pretty well but left a dull grey patina on the metal. Trigger spring disintegrated from the naval jelly but I had another that fit. The only other part that is suspect is the pin through rear of the receiver that was pretty peened up on one end, out of round and difficult to remove. All of the internal parts cleaned up nicely with kroll and a wire brush. Can't wait to have Jon check the barrels and give it a go.

30" 28 gauge
 

I would guess that a letter has been ordered?

Yes. Nothing interesting though. Sold to a hardware store and except for the chambers, it matches.