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"I'm a Setter man. Not because I think they're better than the other breeds, but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture." George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic. |
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I just bought a 1901 DH damascus 16 O frame on Gunbroker. Factory letter showed 5#14oz. Everything matched the letter exactly except it appeared to be restocked with heavier walnut and now weighs 6# 1-1/2 oz. Barrels are 28" and incredibly thin at he front but thicker toward the forend. Raw barrel weight was 3# even. Barrels were apparently struck for minimum weight. From weight and barrel measurements, I think the barrels are totally original.
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The checkering on the splinter forend of my VH is well worn with a bit of varnish over it so it doesn't provide much of a grip. What are some opinions on getting it refinished and checkered, any ideas on the cost.
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Dan...Call Ken at Pads N Checker...217 738 2298..All he does is just that .."Pads and Checkering"..For jobs like this he's a pro..Excellent work..fast..and very reasonable...Let me know if you use him...Jerry...
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Jerry, thanks for the recommendation, I just called Ken,
 there was no answer or answering machine, I will keep trying, sounds like just the guy I am looking for.
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Brian Dudley has been known to take on small jobs like that if he's not too busy. Might PM him here and see. First class work.
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Research Letter received | |
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Research Letter received
I received my Research Letter today and found that my gun was ordered by J.D. Weed & Co. of Savannah, GA on January 18, 1917 and shipped on September 13, 1917, wow a nine month wait. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 95, it was a VH Hammerless, 16 gauge. It featured Vulcan steel barrels with a length of 28 inches. The stock configuration was a pistol grip. The requested chokes were RH modified, LH full. Expensive $45.65, LOL.
 Accordering to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 98 the gun was returned on November 5, 1918 by J.D. Weed & Co. for credit. Appears this gun sat in their store for over one year and was then returned for some reason. Perhaps someone else ordered a 16 Gauge VH and wanted open chokes and that is why this gun is Cyl. & I/C. I am going to have the chokes checked in this gun to see if they are what I was told (Cyl. & I/C) or perhaps it is still Mod & Full. |
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