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11-26-2023, 08:59 AM | #3 | ||||||
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The bolsters would say it's a Grade 3, but I can't see enough of the locks.
The frame size will be stamped on the bottom of the rear barrel lug. I had a 1 frame grade 3 in beautiful condition and it was a joy to shoot. Another member here has it now. |
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11-26-2023, 09:22 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Yes, it’s a Grade 3and the rest of the engraving and hammers is indicative of the grade as well.looks like a candidate for a restoration as long as the barrel walls are sufficiently thick to safely shoot it.
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11-26-2023, 01:05 PM | #5 | ||||||
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So it is a 12Gauge? I wasnt sure, I thought it could possibly be a 10 gauge. But thats why I am here
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more pics if ity helps |
11-26-2023, 01:07 PM | #6 | ||||||
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more pics if ity helps
Here some more pics
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11-26-2023, 01:42 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Ryan, cant tell from pics if it is a 12 or 10.
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11-26-2023, 01:46 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Ryan
The serialization book shows that serial number to be a 10 gauge with 32” Damascus barrels, no extras, pistol grip stock, and it is a Grade 3, |
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11-26-2023, 02:03 PM | #9 | ||||||
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How much would it cost me in your opinion...rough guess.....to have this gun restored? And would it be worth it? Or just keep as is for a family momento?
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11-26-2023, 02:40 PM | #10 | ||||||
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First off, for a restoration, if the bores and barrel wall thickness are good, that stock would need to be replaced. Usually a stock replacement will start around $2K. If you're going that route might as well have it made to your dimensions. Action can be cleaned up inside and out. There are guys who specialize in re-bluing the barrels. Damascus can clean up and cold blue to a gorgeous pattern. Breck Gorman is one guy I would recommend for those barrels. Nice gun. The grade 3 may be the difference between a full restore and selling it for parts. If the barrels are too pitted then Briley could fit a set of full-length tubes to those specific barrels and you could convert it to a 16g or 20g easily.
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