LC Smith 10 gauge

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dennis V. Nix

Craig,
Those patterns look pretty good to me. I am not much of a supporter of buckshot but I think at 25 yards those loads will do well. Will you do me a favor and look at the muzzle of your L. C. 10 gauge to see if there is a line similar to what is on a Parker to signify barrel length. My barrels measure 31 1/2 inches. I thought they had been cut until I checked the muzzles while cleaning and saw a distinct line across the rib. I think the barrels on mine are the original length but am still curious as from what I have read the barrels of these Syracuse guns were either 30 or 32 inches. Thanks.

Dennis

My barrels are 30" .

Here are two pics of the end of the rib . It looks to me as if the end has the same border that goes along the side edges of the rib .