Flues 20 gauge thoughts

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Dan, that’s a beautiful gun. I like the art nouveau engraving and the barrels are gorgeous. If it checks out and you can shoot it, go for it(!)…and post more photos if you get it.

I love that engraving pattern as well. I've got a 28 Flues with it.

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Neither dealer is giving minimum wall thickness and I'd be very concerned In these guns known for thin barrels and frames that crack.

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I'd be very concered about the wall thickness on Mikeej99's gun around the forcing cones, as I doubt that light weight 1912 20-gauge left Fall Creek Waterpower Lot #6 with 2 3/4-inch chambers.

The No. 1 1/2 got the bold floral engraving in mid-1915 --

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By the June 5, 1918, Ithaca catalog the No. 1 1/2 was no longer being offered with Damascus barrels.

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In late 1919/early 1920 Ithaca thinned their line and the floral engraved gun became the New No. 1.

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I did enquire about LOP, chokes and wall thickness. The response was
"The length of pole is 14 inches, minimum wall thickness was around .029” Chokes were improve cyl & lite mod."

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Ken Hill

Dan,

Save your $$$ for the Scottish gun!

Ken

Ken, I think we could be friends. Haha. After researching the process I've cooled on the idea of buying a gun during my trip. I have been shopping some sites though.

[OH Osthaus]

The frame cracking issue was mitigated with a change around 1919/1920. It was due to shooters using heavier new loads. Of course you have no idea who has fired what in a hundred year old gun.

I think the change was at the same time the grade 1 1/2 was designated as a 1.

The 20s are nice guns if you get a good one that fits (or you are one of those who can fit yourself to a gun). Mine has become a favorite upland carry shotgun

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

Ken, I think we could be friends. Haha. After researching the process I've cooled on the idea of buying a gun during my trip. I have been shopping some sites though.

The pair of MacNaughtons (did I spell that correctly?) at RIAC on Sunday are interesting. Have you looked at them?

[Steiner]

I have not. I'm not familiar with that site. Do you have a link to the site?

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

The pair of MacNaughtons (did I spell that correctly?) at RIAC on Sunday are interesting. Have you looked at them?

I found the site.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

I have not. I'm not familiar with that site. Do you have a link to the site?

Dan, it’s the Rock Island Auction Co. rockislandauction.com The guns sell on Sunday, along with several other interesting UK guns, including a Purdey live bird hammer gun.

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

The pair of MacNaughtons (did I spell that correctly?) at RIAC on Sunday are interesting. Have you looked at them?

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Dan, it’s the Rock Island Auction Co. rockislandauction.com The guns sell on Sunday, along with several other interesting UK guns, including a Purdey live bird hammer gun.

Im headed out the door to shoot sporting clays with the GH 16 gauge I just picked up. 1891 built w/damascus. I'll find them later.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

Im headed out the door to shoot sporting clays with the GH 16 gauge I just picked up. 1891 built w/damascus. I'll find them later.

Check lot# 3401

And, shoot well!