I purchased my grade one 56 superposed in cosmetic disrepair about a year ago. Since then I've had my gunsmith do a substantial job refurbishing it. The wood was heavily worn and so the urethane was removed and a fine oil finish added in its stead. The pitting has been massaged away, the tigger re-golded to a beautiful matte finish, and the barrels and receiver reblued to the original finish. On more than one occasion I've had gentleman's carrying far more expensive kit mistake my gun for a new special order from Belgium, a mistake I'm extremely happy they make.
Anyway, the gun is choked mod/bottom and full/top and I'm considering expanding the full choke to improved cylinder for some added versatility. I don't often use the full choke even when shooting trap, and I think the modified choke will make skeet just a hair easier (I've gotten rather good at skeet with this gun). Not very worried about adjusting the guns value though I wouldn't be one bit surprised if somebody told me the alterations I've had done have increased the value, if even slightly. My question for everyone here is whether or not you've heard of bore expansion on these vintage guns. I'd even consider choke installation, but everything I've read indicates this is difficult with such typically thin barrels on the superposed.
Love the input and happy Friday!
Tim
Anyway, the gun is choked mod/bottom and full/top and I'm considering expanding the full choke to improved cylinder for some added versatility. I don't often use the full choke even when shooting trap, and I think the modified choke will make skeet just a hair easier (I've gotten rather good at skeet with this gun). Not very worried about adjusting the guns value though I wouldn't be one bit surprised if somebody told me the alterations I've had done have increased the value, if even slightly. My question for everyone here is whether or not you've heard of bore expansion on these vintage guns. I'd even consider choke installation, but everything I've read indicates this is difficult with such typically thin barrels on the superposed.
Love the input and happy Friday!
Tim