J B nice looking weapon, I have one similar, I have made a new stock for it becauce of the drop on the origanal was very excessive, It has come out ok and will do?. (I HAVE KEPT THE ORIGANAL STOCK). As I will sell it one day.
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/p...ahspics039.jpg

what type of loads and shot are you putting thru it.

Steve

Pete;
Nice job on the refurbishing. Lots of character left. She cleaned up real good but shows her age well. How much drop did your guy reduce when he bent it? Now you've got me wanting an NH 10 on a 3 frame. Shame on you.

Thanks Daryl, the Short Ten is a blast to use on crows as you get lots of 50 to 70 yard shots to try it on and it will fold them clean all the way out there if you get the lead right.

This gun bent like a wet noodle and moved 1/2" at the heel. It went from the usual 1890's ton of drop to a more shootable 1 5/8" x 2 3/4". I got lucky in that regard.

Stephen, if you like to shoot things at longer range or you like to shoot ducks over open water and big birds like geese and turkey you are going to love that gun.

If you shoot the Short Ten in any volume reloading is an absolute economic necessity. Some time ago I put a hastily put together video on YouTube on how to reload for the 2 7/8" 10 gauge. Here is the link to it below. If you click on "show more" text you will find a link to the PDF spreadsheet I put together of all published loads I have found.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owXs4Eg__BE

As caretakers of these wonderfull pieces of American history it's our duty to put one back into working order when we can. i did much the same thing with a Gh damascuss 16ga 0 frame two years ago and she is back in the uplands where she belongs. Great job Pete I'm sure the next caretaker will appreciate your efforts.