GJgo
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So I've inherited this old J. Stevens side by side 12ga model 5100, from what I can tell manufactured sometime in the 30s. A little Googling came up with "be careful as it may have a barrel made of low quality steel". It still locks up tight, but the bluing is all but gone. Anyone familiar with these?
I've got other shotguns I can hunt with, I suppose the best thing for this one would be for shooting blanks to keep the critters out of the garden. I imagine it'd be safe for that. I have seen "light loads" at the store, maybe these are safe?
I've got other shotguns I can hunt with, I suppose the best thing for this one would be for shooting blanks to keep the critters out of the garden. I imagine it'd be safe for that. I have seen "light loads" at the store, maybe these are safe?