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Unread 04-25-2010, 07:42 PM   #1
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Default 1881 12 GA Lifter

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Barrels measure 30 inches on this 1880 12 GA lifter. They look pretty thick to me. I am curious if you guys think they were cut. The bores are in Excellent Shape.....
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Unread 04-25-2010, 10:01 PM   #2
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A better picture of the barrel ends and the rib matteing would help. Check the serialization book. If its in there the barrel length among other things will be listed.
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William: I would also suggest ordering a Parker letter. This will tell you a whole lot more such as the original specifications and possibly the buyer.

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If it's a lifter I'd imagine there isn't any rib matting. Am I wrong?

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Destry is correct. If we could get a better look at the muzzel and how the barrels touch some might be able to tell if the barrels have been cut or not.

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Those lifters were often "meaty" In finishing the barrels not much metal was removed. If you weigh the barrels you might find that only 4 oz. was removed from the weight stamped on the flats instead of 8 oz. as is usual for later guns. I think the formula is that usually the barrels weigh 88% of stamped weight but lifters were often in the 92% area.
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Choke began to be fairly regular after s/n 10000 or so. Early Parker full choke was .032 that is 1/32 inch. If the barrel was .030 thick behind the choke it would be .046 at the muzzle- more than a millimeter.

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