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    Why no more 16 gauge?

    re;16 I say-let's face it.There is a niche for the venerable 16.I use 12's & 20's for skeet because of the price and ready availability of ammo.Bird hunting,since I don't go everyday,is special and the 16 NID goes along.Also the 28.I have 3 16gas.NID,Rem 11-48,ancient Riverside sxs with...
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    Rem mod 10?

    Back to my favorite pawn shop today.Spied old pump on rack w/corncob.Turns out it's a Remington Model 10.Has bottom ejection and 1 bar.Didn't know Rem made bottom ejects.Owner said made circa 1910.Asking $350
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    Second Shotgun?

    28GA tHEY ARE A JOY TO SHOOT.eX PATTERN,EASY ON SHOULDER.You'll use the 12 for most everything and the 28 will provide you with an easy shooting gon for those dove days when 2 boxes of 12ga will turn you b&b.Plus,in you old age,when you're more brittle,you'll come to appreciate the 28.THW the...
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    Side-Break O/U

    Found superbritte Very sleek,Liege BEST guns made between the ww's.Currently going for about 30 grand.
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    Side-Break O/U

    Been bored outa my skull waiting dock space in N.O.fleet ,playing on iinternet looking at shotguns and remembered seeing a sideways break open o/u advertised in Grays some time ago.Anyone else see this gun?It was in Grays so it had to be $pricey$.Only adv. I could see ,besides novelty,is shells...
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    Single shot 12 gauge?

    M-66 Went by fav pawn shop and found M-66 Ithaca 20ga.Never saw one 'fore.Probably over paid @$175 but had to have it!The lever opener fascinated me.Mechs and metal damned good ,but wood looked like a shagbark hickory tree!Under all that gunk was a nice piece of what looks like maple.Very...
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    Another first shotgun question

    Pump choice All right ,here goes.Pumps are a good choice but,not so good for skeet.An auto or o/u or sxs is better for that quick 2 nd shot,unless you can shuck it fast.If you really want a pump,my recc. is a new Ithaca. American made in Sandusky,Ohio on all the old Ithaca patents and...
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    Choke measurement

    Here's a poser for ya'll.I own 1 shotgun where choke designation is in (I think)in millimeters.Am looking at another.According to wikipedia 12 ga open is .750" or 18.5 mm.Near as I can tell, .1mm is .005".So-18.4 would be skeet,18.3 IC,etc.Does this sound right or am I off?BTW both bbls of my...
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    12ga vs 16ga

    Upthe 16! Savage99-I'll buy it! MCgiunner-If you don't know why you would buy a 28ga O/U it's too late for you.Don't buy it.That'll save it for someone who'll appreciate it. oneounceload-Right On!The...
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    12ga vs 16ga

    In my idle time on the boat and at home,I peruse the gun forums and other shotgun related websites.I own a sxs of each ga,2 pumps,1 o/u,1 rem 11-48,1 Ithaca mod 66 20ga.2 of the sxs;s are 16ga.As the man said-"This is to establish my bonafides."Anyway I started reading the 16ga society forums...
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    Looking to upgrade

    Upgrade by looking down If I were you,wlewis,I'd do a little research and start hitting pawn shops and old country stores.I saw a Fox-Sterlingworth 16ga sxs in a store in the wilds of WNC in ex cond for $700.I know a pawn shop here that has a LeFever 16ga sxs for same price ,and also a Jamart...
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    Need 16ga part

    Bought an old Riverside sxs 16 ga hammergun.Shoots well,but rt hammer weak.Need a new spring.Anyone know of a source?For you gun nuts out there,it's in great shape(except for weak spring),not Damascus,no rust,clean bbls,kicks like mule!Did some research-Riverside was made by Stevens,Chicopee...
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    Need part

    I have a Riverside Arms 16ga sxs w/external hammers.Right hammer weak.Sometimes fires and smoetimes not.Anyone know where to get this spring?Going to dinner-be back 2 hours.Thanks
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    Thoughts On The Ruger Red Label 12g 28'

    Us made o/u ithaca receently came out with new o/u.Look like veeerrry nice shooters.$2000-3000 depending on grade.
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    Ithaca Base: "The Eagle Has Landed" - April 14, 1927

    Capstick-i have 2. A 20 ga flues made in 1927,f+m.a 16 ga n.i.d.made 1926 f+m.-20 ga-$1000,16ga-$1200.both good cond.i shoot them regulary at skeet.if interested post contact info.
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    Remington Wingmaster or express for first shotgun?

    Get the best You say you can spend $1000.Bypass all these cheapies and get the best-ITHACA Model 37.$700-$800.Fella in Ohio has bought the rights and patents and is making them like they were originaly made-American and Excellant!Spend the rest of the grand at a trap and skeet range!If you want...
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    Your favorite 16 Gauge Shotgun

    Got three sxs Ithaca N.I.D.,SXS "RIVERSIDE"(Stevens' cheap model).mOSSY BOLT-ACTION.The Riverside has rabbit ears.Am in the market for a 16ga Ithaca pump /choke tubes
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    Double barrel options ?

    LOCATE sxs Me Again.Know of Winchester Mod 24 16ga sxs for $700.Also Lefever 16ga sxs same $.
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    Double barrel options ?

    SXS I agree with Pete.Have much of the same.Cruise the pawn shops.Write down name,model,ser #,etc. Put on this forum.Folks will be glad to advise.Examples-12 ga Hamart Belgian made sxs $385,N.I.D.16ga sxs $375,Ithaca 20 ga sxs $380,Riverside 16 ga sxs rabbit-eared $370.Remington Spartan 28ga...
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    28 gauge barn gun

    Barn gun-28ga. I know of 28ga Savage single shot at local pawn shop. $199.very good shape.If interested, post contact info.Where in N.C.Have place in WNC.Could possibly deliver.
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