SSS?

Bill Murphy · 10-12-2012, 07:54 PM

If it is marked 3", and is 28" and marked improved cylinder and modified, it is a Steel Shot Special or a special order. Either way, it is worth a premium over other 12 gauge Repros. The Jaqua 28" gun is a SSS or a special order if it is actually marked improved cylinder and modified.

William Stevenson · 10-12-2012, 10:23 PM

It's not a steel shot special unless it has the 12SS prefix to the serial number on the water table. Bill

Bill Murphy · 10-13-2012, 09:48 AM

Let's see what the report is on barrel weights. I am guessing the barrel weights are identical for the SSS and standard 28" guns. An unmarked gun with identical features as the SSS may not be a SSS but the guns are identical if the barrel weights are identical.

William Stevenson · 10-13-2012, 12:49 PM

I agree, but nonetheless, a gun marked 12SS will always command a higher price as it is a "Steel Shot Special" with factory markings. Won't shoot any different or better but that's the way it is. Bill

Joe Bernfeld · 10-13-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

If it is marked 3", and is 28" and marked improved cylinder and modified, it is a Steel Shot Special or a special order. Either way, it is worth a premium over other 12 gauge Repros. The Jaqua 28" gun is a SSS or a special order if it is actually marked improved cylinder and modified.

I called. It is not a Steel Shot Special. I weighed the bbls on my 28" IC/MOD non-SSS and they weigh 3 lbs, 2 oz. Someone with a SSS want to weigh their bbls?

William Stevenson · 10-13-2012, 06:11 PM

I'll weigh mine when I get in tonight. Primitive weapon deer season opened today and I'm setting in a deer condo waiting one out. One of my guests shot a nice doe this morning. Bill