is this gun shootable

Milton Starr · 04-18-2011, 07:23 AM

well i wanted to post this in the general sxs section but it kept logging me out every time i clicked new thread ?. any how ive been wanting a old sxs 10 ga with 32" barrels for around 500$ i know big bill to fill lol . but ive found this one and want to know if yall think it is in shooting condition

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Rem...n_id=100155200

charlie cleveland · 04-18-2011, 09:22 AM

milt the old gun looks ok...nothing like having gun in hand though...most of the better name guns will still close tight and the barrels with pitts if not to deep are usally ok to shoot...this one appears to be ok cant see the bores but all these old 10s usally run around 500.00 dollars.... i would take a chance on it if i wanted it...there are 3 10 gas on gunbroker right now that are worth looking at right now all in the 500.00 range and they are parkers... good luck to you... charlie

Harry Collins · 04-18-2011, 03:21 PM

Milton,

The fellow selling this gun is calling it a wall hanger. I would take his word for it. However, that does not mean that I wouldn't shoot it.

Harry

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 04-25-2011, 08:46 AM

Milton,

I sent you a PM.

Mark

TARNATION !!! · 04-26-2011, 10:50 PM

Quote from seller's listing:

we don’t recommend shooting this firearm until you have a certified gunsmith check this firearm out.

That remains the best advice and approach to take with any of these "wall hangers".

Cheers,
Jack

Milton Starr · 07-07-2011, 07:09 PM

I never did buy that ole 10 but I did buy that ithaca lewis 10 ga because it has great bore condition. I still want me a hammerless parker 10 ga oneday with 32s

Old and Reliable · 07-13-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Milton Starr

I never did buy that ole 10 but I did buy that ithaca lewis 10 ga because it has great bore condition. I still want me a hammerless parker 10 ga oneday with 32s

Please see my thread on "Discussion of other doubles" as I have a 32" barreled Baker hammer Ithaca all numbers matching- and the bores are like mirrors- I kid you not- 32" F&F 5 lbs. 2 oz. barrel weight- all mechanics good, amd cleaning it up and will have it up for sale soon on the PGCA- what a great Turkey gun with RST loads or your own' Home rolled one"--

Milton Starr · 07-15-2011, 12:46 AM

id like your ithaca but i cant go and buy/layaway another gun till next month . actully im mite get this rmeington its still for sell i figured i could clean the bores . put it on a lead sled and load osme rst shells and use a real lone string to see if it works or maybe buy some of those winchester 2 7/8 blanks first