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Unread 06-20-2017, 03:55 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Shawn Wayment View Post
This is probably a stupid question, but can a double with a really loose breech be tightened up by a good gunsmith? I'm looking at a 1926 Ithaca NID 10 bore grade 2 with an English stock (the wood is awesome with incredible patina)...the seller is willing to drop $800 off the price of the gun.

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Shawn
a Super??? if so you lucky dog
pictures when you get it please

and yes - as Craig says easy fix for a qualified smith

and an easy screw up for an unqualified one

chose wisely
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