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02-08-2023, 08:12 AM | #3 | |||||||
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02-08-2023, 11:47 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Sorry, was not thinking when I posted.
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02-08-2023, 12:03 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Bill, he states it is a later ‘20s gun. Which would not have a spur.
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02-08-2023, 12:14 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Thanks, Brian, I changed my incorrect post.
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02-08-2023, 04:14 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Not shunning, just a thought. You may not care about the effect on value but a great grandson may look at it and say why did he do that? As stated, it's pretty much a lateral move in utility.
I have my great grandfather's 1886 that a great uncle had rebored from 40/65 to 45/70. I am not sure the reason, whether it was bad pitting or ammo availability but I sure wish it had been re-lined and not bored. I would change it back but they re-stamped it. I cherish it none the less but still would like to have had it original. Ryan |
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02-08-2023, 05:45 PM | #8 | ||||||
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You would have to be a hard core collector to give a darn. It is a great gun with a flat buttplate.
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02-08-2023, 09:15 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Samuel, I had a 1927 or 8 16ga with the flat buttplate. I left it alone. Changing it would be like cutting the barrels, because I want shorter ones. I've put a spurred plate on others by request. It's not easy, but it's hard, just time consuming, and you have one chance to get it right. Just my opinion, but it's your gun so I won't try to discourage the thought. Lots of experience and help here. I just posted the thought of changing the stock on my Super Fox. I took Brian Dudley's advice along with other's. Kick the thought around and see what others think. Hope you find what your looking for...
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02-08-2023, 09:24 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I sincerely appreciate the advice. The gun I am purchasing has already been altered somewhat (cosmetically), and I just sort of wanted to emulate the old 20 ga. You’ve all made me think very deeply/reconsider, and I appreciate your replies a great deal. If, however, anyone has actually performed this alteration, from an experienced woodworker’s perspective, I would greatly appreciate any tips. I may not do it anyway, but it’s always fun to learn from others’ experiences
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