Ogden-Smiths Hussey

[jsd]

I picked up a 20ga with 28" barrels. The gun shop was selling it as parts as they measured the barrel wall thickness .012 9" from muzzle. The thinnest I could measure was .02 on either barrel at any place. There is evidence that it has been fired, after/if it was honed. The barrels are steel and light, 2 pounds 1.4 oz without the forearm on a digital scale. The entire shotgun only weighs 5 pounds 6.2oz. It's a nice condition little gun wood, action, ejectors don't show abuse or restoration. The exterior of the barrels show wear as expected for the gun as a whole. I have two questions: It seems to be on the edge of safe to shoot. As stated above there is evidence it has been shot. So, I need the thoughts of people with more experience on this. My second request is for input on anyone's experience with Briley tubes. I'm thinking of both 410 and .28. With their fitted tubes, it would still be under 6 pounds.

Any history on this would also be appreciated. There seems to be a limited amount, mostly history and years in business. Nothing regarding grades, production numbers, etc. Apparently Griffin and Howe has some records on these, but not this particular one.

Thanks in advance
Jeff