This thread got me wondering. I have 6 "O" frame 16s. I weighed the 2 straight grips..26"..2/13 unstruck..Gun weighs 5 lb.10.7 oz..28"...2/14 unstruck..Gun weighs 5 lbs..13.1 oz..

This 16 DHE O frame is 6lbs even, with its 26" cyl/M barrels. Thought about cutting a couple inches off to lighten it up--JUST KIDDING!

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I just bought a 1901 DH damascus 16 O frame on Gunbroker. Factory letter showed 5#14oz. Everything matched the letter exactly except it appeared to be restocked with heavier walnut and now weighs 6# 1-1/2 oz. Barrels are 28" and incredibly thin at he front but thicker toward the forend. Raw barrel weight was 3# even. Barrels were apparently struck for minimum weight. From weight and barrel measurements, I think the barrels are totally original.

To re-checker or not
 

The checkering on the splinter forend of my VH is well worn with a bit of varnish over it so it doesn't provide much of a grip. What are some opinions on getting it refinished and checkered, any ideas on the cost.

Dan...Call Ken at Pads N Checker...217 738 2298..All he does is just that .."Pads and Checkering"..For jobs like this he's a pro..Excellent work..fast..and very reasonable...Let me know if you use him...Jerry...

Checkering recommendation
 

Jerry, thanks for the recommendation, I just called Ken,:):) there was no answer or answering machine, I will keep trying, sounds like just the guy I am looking for.

Brian Dudley has been known to take on small jobs like that if he's not too busy. Might PM him here and see. First class work.

That splinter forearm is just there to hold things together. Your forward hand belongs on the barrels in front of the forearm.

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Research Letter received
 

I received my Research Letter today and found that my gun was ordered by J.D. Weed & Co. of Savannah, GA on January 18, 1917 and shipped on September 13, 1917, wow a nine month wait. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 95, it was a VH Hammerless, 16 gauge. It featured Vulcan steel barrels with a length of 28 inches. The stock configuration was a pistol grip. The requested chokes were RH modified, LH full. Expensive $45.65, LOL.:rotf:

Accordering to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 98 the gun was returned on November 5, 1918 by J.D. Weed & Co. for credit.

Appears this gun sat in their store for over one year and was then returned for some reason. Perhaps someone else ordered a 16 Gauge VH and wanted open chokes and that is why this gun is Cyl. & I/C. I am going to have the chokes checked in this gun to see if they are what I was told (Cyl. & I/C) or perhaps it is still Mod & Full.