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Unread 04-17-2023, 04:42 PM   #31
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Belay my last gents. I went over to the shop today to give the skeeter a more extensive look, The lacquer finish is 'crazed' pretty much all over. That will have to be addressed. Also, I noticed that the safety slide seemed a bit tight to move it in the forward position and also when bringing it back to safe. I want that addressed as well. When disassembled it would be prudent to have the action checked and cleaned.

By the way, from what I've learned, IJ only produced 500, 410 ga. Skeeters.

My thinking today is to have someone address both. Any recommendations? I have not spoken with Dan Cullity or Ryan his son who are local to me but I'm open to consider other recommendations. Suggestions anyone?
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I had Ryan Cullity strip the crazed o lacquer finish off the stock and put a nice oil finish on it. Came out beautifully. The action was also stripped and cleaned. It functions flawlessly now.. This Skeeter is a pure pleasure to shoot skeet with.
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I would love to see some pictures
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Had it in my hands today, and I must say, I've never seen a Sweeter Skeeter.
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I also had the pleasure of handling this little beauty at Jay's Parker get-together on Saturday, and I echo Edgar's opinion, it is one sweet little gun. Great find Allen.
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Brdhntr, glad you are leaving the finish alone. Shoot it and enjoy it as is and if shot enough you’ll take some of that “shine” off the wood! And to boot you won’t diminish the value at all like you would if you had a flat out mint gun’s wood refinished. Looking forward to seeing pics. Congrats on a great buy and great gun!! Just recently saw an exceptionally nice 28 gauge Skeeter which is very hard to come by.
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I sent pics of this Skeeter to Steve Hodges the other day. Steve can post them here or email to anyone. I've never figured out how to post pics on this site.
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You must be related to our friend, Mr. Murphy…

You sent me these pics this morning.


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