ReadyontheRight
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I picked up my first o/u today. A Savage 420 over under. They were manufactured from 1937 to 1943. It's a bit "clunky", but solid. At $325 out the door I figure it was worth a little pre-research gamble. I love old Savage products. I also figure there will never ever be another U.S. gun called a "420".
Pre/during-war specimans are more and more rare. This shotgun feels solid and right on my shoulder.
It's got a full and modified fixed choke, two triggers, a little bit of worn engraving on both sides of the receiver and a two-bead barrel vent on top.
My major complaint: It takes quite a bit of thumb-muscle to open it up after firing to re-cock the triggers. Also, I have to disengage the safety every time I open up and close the action -- is this common for o/u shotguns?
The top barrel says "proof tested 12 gauge". This is safe for 2.75" shells - correct?
Nice wood, nice metal, solid as heck. Any info to share on this shotgun?
Pre/during-war specimans are more and more rare. This shotgun feels solid and right on my shoulder.
It's got a full and modified fixed choke, two triggers, a little bit of worn engraving on both sides of the receiver and a two-bead barrel vent on top.
My major complaint: It takes quite a bit of thumb-muscle to open it up after firing to re-cock the triggers. Also, I have to disengage the safety every time I open up and close the action -- is this common for o/u shotguns?
The top barrel says "proof tested 12 gauge". This is safe for 2.75" shells - correct?
Nice wood, nice metal, solid as heck. Any info to share on this shotgun?