Let's see some wood!

[Romac]

Since this gun is such an early Serial number - P00036 - Does it make sense that it would be the same wood as the others in the prototype serial run?

Were they made with different types of wood as examples?

Another interesting feature is that has 28 inch barrels and that the barrel is roll stamped that it is chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. I don't know if that many came that way or not.

[edgarspencer]

A quarter sawn piece can, and usually does, look entirely different from a flitch (edge) sawn piece.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by roger mcmanimon

Another interesting feature is that has 28 inch barrels and that the barrel is roll stamped that it is chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. I don't know if that many came that way or not.

To my knowledge, all 20 and 12-ga. Repros with 28" barrels have 3" chambers and are stamped like yours, the only exception being the Sporting Clays Classic model -- which is stamped 2 3/4", but measures 3".

[Kirk Potter]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

To my knowledge, all 20 and 12-ga. Repros with 28" barrels have 3" chambers and are stamped like yours, the only exception being the Sporting Clays Classic model -- which is stamped 2 3/4", but measures 3".

My 12 gauge 28” repro was stamped 2 3/4” only, but not a SCC.

[MD*GSP]

A quick look-see on Calico Hardwood’s website lists “French Walnut” as one of their offerings. Although I didn’t read the description on their website, I seem to recall it’s grown in CA for their inventory. I would guess, technically, that’s what is found on many Repro’s including Roger’s stock, and mine that is shown on pg 15 (ie: post 146). I always refer to it as ’English’ but maybe that’s wrong??

http://www.calicohardwoods.com/

[Wild Skies]

English, California English, French, Circassian and Turkish walnut are the same tree species - "Juglans Regia". Claro or California Claro is the tree species - "Juglans Hindsii". American Black walnut is - "Juglans Nigra".

Mineral lines, graining, coloration, etc. of each species of walnut varies dependent upon what region of the world that particular species of tree is grown in.

[Wild Skies]

Thanks for expanding my knowledge, Kirk. I have violated the Parker Rule of "never say never" as apparently there are other exceptions other than the SCC out there. Did your 12-ga. 28" Repro have 2 3/4" or 3" chambers?

[Kirk Potter]

I never did measure them and I’ve since sold it, but I’d imagine they were 3”

[Battue]

Late to this party...20/16 set...It's been around more than a little with the 16's. The 20's killed a Grouse and were put away...Wood has been refinished...And a new case handle would be a nice upgrade. Need to find someone...

[OhioC]

New member with a recently acquired 28 that for all intents and purposes is brand new. Short of missing the box the gun is flawless and needed quite a bit of freeing up just to assemble.
The 26" barrels are bored Mod/IC with a splinter fore end.