14 gauge?

[OLD GEEZER]

Jack: I would say you found a Nugget not a acorn. It has some great case coloring for its age and looks like someone took some care with this 14 Ga. Thomas

[Jack Hamner]

Originally Posted by Thomas L. Benson Sr.

Jack: I would say you found a Nugget not a acorn. It has some great case coloring for its age and looks like someone took some care with this 14 Ga. Thomas

Thank you, Thomas! I'm glad I didn't mess up this time.....

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Jack Hamner

I was reading another thread on this forum today, and unbeknown to me, apparently there was someone else interested in this same gun that I acquired last week.
My sincere apologies to that person--I didn't realize that someone else was considering buying it!

that is the way the market works- first to step up and make the decision gets it -if there was no deposit, it was still available. congrats on making a good deal.

we have probably all lost out on a deal or two and will again.

[Jack Hamner]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

that is the way the market works- first to step up and make the decision gets it -if there was no deposit, it was still available. congrats on making a good deal.

we have probably all lost out on a deal or two and will again.

I guess you're right, Rick. I know from experience that often times I've seen something I liked but failed to "pull the trigger" on the deal. When I went back later to buy, it was GONE!!!

[Jack Hamner]

a couple more questions--what does the "N" stand for above the serial number? I think I read somewhere that it might stand for a 12b bore. Would a 12 ga. shell fit into the chamber? Short of having special gauge tools, how DO you determine the bore? I have tried the millimeter ruler and a chart, but without much luck. All I know is a 12ga. standard shell will not go into the chamber, and a 20 ga. falls completely through. I don't have a 16 ga. to try. but will get one soon. P.S.--Is a 12b the same as a 13 ga?

[charlie cleveland]

i was told the n stood for number the serial no...i asked the same question what did the n stand for and that the answer they gave me....i think you got a good buy myself... charlie

[Jack Hamner]

Originally Posted by charlie cleveland

i was told the n stood for number the serial no...i asked the same question what did the n stand for and that the answer they gave me....i think you got a good buy myself... charlie

Thanks, Charlie! Jack.