Oldest Shotgun You Have?
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Bruce626
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Nobody seems to be biting on this so I'll jump in where angels fear to tread. I have a Mossberg shotgun that is apparently all of 2 mebbe 3 years old, judging by the short 18.5 in bbl and evil black colour.
Your shotgun sounds way more interesting... any more history about its ancestry? What exactly, fellow shotgunners, does one do with a 40 inch barrel... shoot elephants at 300 yds? Sorry, don't mean to be disrespectful, but jeez, 40 inches? The 81mm mortar I shot back in the olden days was shorter than that! Or so.
--Bruce.
Your shotgun sounds way more interesting... any more history about its ancestry? What exactly, fellow shotgunners, does one do with a 40 inch barrel... shoot elephants at 300 yds? Sorry, don't mean to be disrespectful, but jeez, 40 inches? The 81mm mortar I shot back in the olden days was shorter than that! Or so.
--Bruce.
Dave McCracken
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My oldest at present was made in 1950. Have owned and operated them back to 1919 production.
Lots of "Long Toms" out there. Besides a brand name, it was a generic term. The longer barrel was partly because of slower burning powders in those days, partly a marketing ploy to make buyers feel they were getting more gun for the money.
Not for modern ammo unless a smith checks and OKs it. Short chambers, soft iron frame.
Lots of "Long Toms" out there. Besides a brand name, it was a generic term. The longer barrel was partly because of slower burning powders in those days, partly a marketing ploy to make buyers feel they were getting more gun for the money.
Not for modern ammo unless a smith checks and OKs it. Short chambers, soft iron frame.
Hand_Rifle_Guy
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A Parker field-grade SXS 10 guage, 2-7/8" chambers, 30" skelp-twist barrels, sidelocks w/ hammers, double triggers, extractors, thumb-lever opening, (Not an Underlifter.) and a little silver shield in the wrist of the pistol-grip stock. Built in 1885 I think.
Winchester M-1897 12 guage takedown, full choke, 30" barrel, built 1907.
Monkey Wards "Hercules" 12 guage single shot by Stevens, 1920-ish, maybe.
Don't GOT any newer ones.
Winchester M-1897 12 guage takedown, full choke, 30" barrel, built 1907.
Monkey Wards "Hercules" 12 guage single shot by Stevens, 1920-ish, maybe.
Don't GOT any newer ones.
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Rupestris
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I currently own four SG's. In order of age they are:
Remington 870 12 ga - Production date 2002
Mossberg 395KB 12 ga - Production date unknown - est. mid 80's
FIE Single Shot 12 ga - Production date unknown - est. early 80's
and the oldest, Remington 870 Wingmaster 20 ga - Production date from inquiry to Remington - 1961.
I also have a Remington Nylon 66 with a date of 1964.
Old remmys arent addictive, are they?
Rupestris
Remington 870 12 ga - Production date 2002
Mossberg 395KB 12 ga - Production date unknown - est. mid 80's
FIE Single Shot 12 ga - Production date unknown - est. early 80's
and the oldest, Remington 870 Wingmaster 20 ga - Production date from inquiry to Remington - 1961.
I also have a Remington Nylon 66 with a date of 1964.
Old remmys arent addictive, are they? Rupestris
L Frame
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My oldest (and still in use) is a 1954 Ithaca 37.
Gunsnrovers
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my three
I own 3 shotguns.
1) Stevens 620 riot gun made in 1941.
2) Winchester 1897 made in 1936.
3) Ithaca 37 DSPS made in 1980.
Jeff
I own 3 shotguns.
1) Stevens 620 riot gun made in 1941.
2) Winchester 1897 made in 1936.
3) Ithaca 37 DSPS made in 1980.
Jeff
ACP230
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Most of the shotguns here have been around awhile.
The oldest one now belongs to my son Isaac. It is an ACME single barrel 12 gauge that belonged to my grandfather, Isaac.
I started hunting with it and passed it down to my son when he was old enough to appreciate it. He had my grandfather's name so I thought he should have his shotgun.
My oldest shotgun is a Winchester Model 12 in 16 gauge. My dad bought it for me as a highschool graduation present in 1969. It had about 15 percent of the metal finish left and has lost more since then. Still shoots fine. It was made in the 1940s.
My dad's 12 gauge Model 12 is here also. It was bought new for $35 in 1935. Dad paid the same price for my much used Model 12.
The oldest one now belongs to my son Isaac. It is an ACME single barrel 12 gauge that belonged to my grandfather, Isaac.
I started hunting with it and passed it down to my son when he was old enough to appreciate it. He had my grandfather's name so I thought he should have his shotgun.
My oldest shotgun is a Winchester Model 12 in 16 gauge. My dad bought it for me as a highschool graduation present in 1969. It had about 15 percent of the metal finish left and has lost more since then. Still shoots fine. It was made in the 1940s.
My dad's 12 gauge Model 12 is here also. It was bought new for $35 in 1935. Dad paid the same price for my much used Model 12.
Badger Arms
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It's a tossup. I don't have the dates for my two Winchester 97's but I know my Remington Model 17 was made in the 20's.
Daryl
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Remington Model 11 WWII Riot Gun.
Edward429451
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We have an Eastern Arms Model of 1929 single shot 20 gauge. It puts the H&R's to shame. It holds its own with the modern ones on the skeet range, albeit no doubles.
No serial number, being pre-1933. Every once in a while someone will try to tell me its illegal cause it dont have a serial number and I have to correct them.
I keep getting skeet and trap confused. We just launch clay pigeons with the trap machine and blast away. Is this trap or skeet?
No serial number, being pre-1933. Every once in a while someone will try to tell me its illegal cause it dont have a serial number and I have to correct them.
I keep getting skeet and trap confused. We just launch clay pigeons with the trap machine and blast away. Is this trap or skeet?
MarineTech
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I've got an old English 10 gauge side by side black powder shotgun that I inherited from a great uncle. Made by J.P. Clarough and Bros. of London in 1885.
The action and lockup are still tight, but being made for black powder and having damascus barrels, I've relegated it to a mantel gun instead of a shooter.
The action and lockup are still tight, but being made for black powder and having damascus barrels, I've relegated it to a mantel gun instead of a shooter.
Dave McCracken
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Wow, lots of neat old family guns and stuff.
Rick_reno, I never heard of a 410 trap gun, much less a dedicated 42. Live and learn...
Rick_reno, I never heard of a 410 trap gun, much less a dedicated 42. Live and learn...
LIProgun
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My oldest is my great-grandfather's exposed hammer SxS, with 30" barrel. It is Belgian, marked "Wm Parkhurst," which is likely an importer or distributor, and not the manufacturer. The barrels are marked "Belgium laminated steel" and it is not safe for smokeless powder loads. I don't believe it has been fired in well over 50 years.
sm
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'74 Super X Model 1
bunch of my stuff stolen, 870's -one made in my birthyear '55, -37's, 303's, another SX1 and the model 12 ..that one hurt real sentimental
bunch of my stuff stolen, 870's -one made in my birthyear '55, -37's, 303's, another SX1 and the model 12 ..that one hurt real sentimental Remington model 17 only made in 20ga. There were approximately 73,000 made between 1921 and 1933. From the serial number it should have been made in the late 20's. Second oldest is a Stevens model 94C single shot in 410ga. I am not sure which year it was made.
OEF_VET
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My oldest is a Mossberg 500, unsure of date of manufacture as it has no serial number on it, so it must have been made at least a few years ago. Unfortunately, it's not in working order. The slide bar is broken, with the bolt to the rear. Of course, way back when, Mossberg made the gun with a slide bar on just one side and that part has been out of production for quite some time. Oh well, it just takes up space in the closet for now.
frank
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I own a percussion, black powder, side by side shotgun that has been in our family for well over 100 years. I don't know much about it, and it isn't in good shape. The stock has been repaired with wire, the checkering is worn off, and the metal has been rusted in the past.
I also own a Winchester Model 12 that was given to my father upon my grandfather's death in 1968. I don't know how old it is, but just as a guess, I would say that it is maybe 75 years old. Actually that is probably too old, that would put it at 1928, he probably didn't own it that early. He served in WW I, so he would have been old enough, but I doubt it. I should do some research on it; I don't even know when they started making them. It is in decent condition, like a shotgun that was actually used in the field but not abused. I have hunted with it extensively as a kid growing up.
I also own a Winchester Model 12 that was given to my father upon my grandfather's death in 1968. I don't know how old it is, but just as a guess, I would say that it is maybe 75 years old. Actually that is probably too old, that would put it at 1928, he probably didn't own it that early. He served in WW I, so he would have been old enough, but I doubt it. I should do some research on it; I don't even know when they started making them. It is in decent condition, like a shotgun that was actually used in the field but not abused. I have hunted with it extensively as a kid growing up.
Smoke
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Rick_reno & Dave McCracken
I have a WInchester Model 42 myself. I wasn't aware of there only being 223 made. I have seen 3 of them in my lifetime. That may not seem like a lot but if only 223 were ever made....?
It is the sweetest .410 ever made. Mine belonged to my Granddad, he used to shoot trap out behind his house with it. I still do on occasion.
I have a WInchester Model 42 myself. I wasn't aware of there only being 223 made. I have seen 3 of them in my lifetime. That may not seem like a lot but if only 223 were ever made....?
It is the sweetest .410 ever made. Mine belonged to my Granddad, he used to shoot trap out behind his house with it. I still do on occasion.
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