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OK...the barrels have many markings - one is Chromium Molybdenum Alloy Steel. Another is P. Beretta-Gardone V.T.. Then on the sides I see 1,510, (weight of barrels at proof??) - 20.3 (chamber bore .799"?) 70 which would be chamber length for 2 3/4" shells? One barrel is marked 18.3 and 17.2...

Well, I found an old ad for Beretta and the Silver Snipe shows it came with 28" and 26" barrels. The 28" came with Full choke and Mod and the 26" came with Imp Cyl and Mod. I found something else that the one star marks I thought were for chokes, might be for barrel proofing. I have to check...

I have an old 1960 Silver Snipe Beretta over under that has full choke on both barrels. Ammo in CA has been hard to come by and I grabbed some #6 birdshot in Steel Shot - (WinX) and some Federal #00 copper plated. I know I can shoot these in my Winchester M97 as it is straight pipe, but in the...

I will have to watch the trigger, too as apparently this one can be slam fired. Good tips...Thx BBlue

What considerations might be needed before I put a shell into an old Winchester M97 shotgun? I know head spacing is a big concern for old service rifles, but what should I check before shooting an old shotgun?

Right....there are other markings on the barrel and I forgot that being built in Italy, they would use the metric system. I will pop the barrels and check for 70mm.

As I get up to speed on my shotgun knowledge, does anyone know if I would be limited to 2 3/4" shells and with the built in full choke, is steel birdshot an option or something to avoid? What shells would be a good place to start for an all around shell - length, shot size and type. Thanks...

Sorry for all the question about this particular shotgun. Does anyone know if the extractors from this period launch the shells out of the breech or just sort of move them back slightly so they are easier to pull out. I have seen vids on Silver Pigeons and other models that seem to kick the...

I took the barrels off and each have one star. I am reading that to be full / full built in chokes. I found the code and it dates to 1960. I put snap caps in and the trigger releases the first firing pin...how do you get the second barrel to activate without the selector switch? When stored...

From what I can gather so far, the Beretta Silver Snipe O/U 12guage was made in the '50's-60's. It has a single trigger. A few questions I have so far are about the trigger. I have shot old double barrel with two triggers and more modern pump shotguns. How does this trigger work, (shoots...

So much to consider. Thanks for all the input so far. CapnMac - The garage seemed to be the best place as it can be bolted to the cement floor. Yes, there are tools out there, but we have a modest size house at ~1500 sq ft. It is split level and we have a steep-ish driveway, stairs leading...

I am not well versed in the antique gun market. Based on what we have, I certainly think I can spend ~$2k for a safe. Will adjust more or less depending on reality. I did read some negatives on that Cannon safe that the electronic lock could be a risk. I need a secure, reliable safe and if my...

Likely going in the garage as I can mount it onto the cement slab. Is Cannon a good brand? Costco has a 43.8CuFt safe that is 59"h x 45"w x 28"d - "72 gun capacity". First of mind is theft prevention...probably properly securing firearms for safety is top of mind as well. No less important...

I am a bit overwhelmed, so sorry this is a going to be a little scrambled and not well thought out. Over the weekend, we moved my father in law into an assisted living facility. As we gathered up things he would need to take with him, we came across some crates of rifles. His memory isn't so...

Years ago a guy I know shot his sister in law in the eyeball with a suction cup toy dart gun. The suction cup part of the dart had fallen off, and the plastic body of the dart was shot into her eye. The shooter had the balls to try to sue the toy company. I stopped being friends with the...

Maybe issues with Parallax? If your scope is set for 150y parallax by default and you are trying to shoot at 10m, maybe that can cause some issues. Since it is various scopes and the same issue, can it be more to do with the mounts/rings you are using? Maybe something is loose. Mike

Got another whopper today. Turns out there was a small space in the mini door to get under the house. I could see chew marks in the wood and some body oil and grime where it/they have been entering. One big one got in the wall by the bathroom sink and found it's way into the cabinet there...

I know this is just one round, I was just wondering about shooing a round that has been dented. I was shooting prone and had a couple cartridges in my front pocket and one got dented from some of the gravel/rocks on the ground. Does this pose an issue if I wanted to shoot this round? Happy to...

I got a Diana 34 break barrel in .22 for pest control. Just yesterday, we pulled the cover off some patio furniture in the yard and some rats had decided to make a nest. Moved a cushion aside and got a glimpse of a rat body. Shot it with JSB Hades, (body shot as it's head was hidden from...