W C Scott
 

Thanks to Brad Bachelder this old gun really dose deserve to be posted under the thread other FINE DOUBLES. I was going to post before and after pictures But apparently I did not save the before pic's. Sorry. I guess a brief description will have to do. The wood was the best part of the old gun. It was pretty dirty and had worn checkering. Some one had drilled a hole in the locks and inserted the wrong screw as a replacement. They had hot blued the barrels and all the receiver parts. The ribs were loose and bent. The old girl needed a face lift.

W C Scott
 

Ops . looks like I forgot something.

Great gun. WC Scott made some beautiful hammerguns. Always good see one brought back from the brink. Well done.

wow this old scott sure looks like she just came out of a box a new gun she is..she certainly is a new gun now..you talk about long range turkey gun......charlie

Fantastic job on Brad's part. Love the Jones under lever. Would be proud to carry that in the field.

I love seeing the guns that have been brought back too

My hat's off to Bachelder on the case colours. Very "English". Almost St. Ledger style...

Finally. A US shop gets them right.


BTW... I'm sure Wayne knows that it is properly W. & C. Scott, per William and Charles Scott.

Wayne that is one beautiful 8 gauge and brads work is exemplary as always. Have you made plans to shoot her yet?

Shot it this morning. Surprisingly easy to shoot. Recoil is'nt bad with blue dot and 1 3/4oz of shot. Preformed the Dr Pepper can test. A little gun shy with the first shot. Almost missed the first can. Second can is toast.

8ga die
 

Eldon here is a drawing of the 8ga die. See if you can make it out. You can click on it to enlarge it.

Wayne that is perfect. Ill try my best to hold 5/10ths on my friends old Logan Lathe. Thanks Again

Actually that is 1/2 a thousand of an inch. The 2.00 measurement should have been 1 .750". Did'nt see that till now.

Wayne,
Did you recently pick that gun up on Gunbroker? If so, that was a really quick turnaround. Beautiful.

I bought the gun last February I think. Turn around was a very quick six months.

there s something special to me on these old big bore 8 s i sure wish they could talk.i bet your gun could tell us some good stories.it would be interesting to know how the 8 ga scott got to america...well you have put a new lease on life for her...by the way how far was that dr pepper can...charlie

The one I managed to hit was about 30 paces. I know that is'nt regulation but there were too many people at the range. As for how the gun got here your guess is as good as anyone but I am sure it would make a great story. I would really like to know how much game it has taken. A friend of mine offered to take me to his turkey spot this spring if I used the 8ga. I think I will take him up on his offer.

Wayne I remember the before pictures last year when it was on gunbroker. That is amazing work Brad did there !

As soon as it warms up a little I may try and pattern it. Until then it will just have to stay dry and warm in the safe.

i don t know wether i could put a lovely gun like that in lockup....charlie

It will probable get out on parole once in a while.

Wayne if I'm not mistaken you have a beater 8 gauge also correct ?
I would probably keep on a safe queen and hunt with the red head step child 8 ga so to speak haha.
I'm working on buying my first 8 ga !

No point in having a dog if you cant exercise it a little.