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Grandpaw gave me some old guns
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:42 am
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:42 am
I don't have any info on the guns and may not be anything special but does anyone know anything about these?
First gun is a BR 303. I'm guessing WW2 era.
Second gun is a sawed off double barrel 12ga. Grandpaw said it was handed down to him from his uncle. Doesn't know the manufacturer or year, only that is old. Any guesses? it is missing a hammer which I'd like to get fixed if possible
First gun is a BR 303. I'm guessing WW2 era.
Second gun is a sawed off double barrel 12ga. Grandpaw said it was handed down to him from his uncle. Doesn't know the manufacturer or year, only that is old. Any guesses? it is missing a hammer which I'd like to get fixed if possible
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:54 am to SeaPickle
I don't know the particulars, but those are cool as hell....I am jealous! What a great gift from your gramps....
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:58 am to Spankum
I could be wrong but I think that is an old Stevens model 235 side by side. They used to be sold through Sears and Roebuck.
great gifts.
great gifts.
This post was edited on 12/26/13 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 12/26/13 at 11:59 am to SeaPickle
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Doesn't know the manufacturer or year, only that is old. Any guesses? it is missing a hammer which I'd like to get fixed if possible
Unless made by a premiere gun maker those old hammer action doubles dont carry much value especially if the barrels have been cut down. You'll likely spend more to fix it than it will ever be worth. May be best to keep it as a conversation piece..
Posted on 12/26/13 at 12:01 pm to wiltznucs
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Unless made by a premiere gun maker those old hammer action doubles dont carry much value especially if the barrels have been cut down. You'll likely spend more to fix it than it will ever be worth. May be best to keep it as a conversation piece..
This, of you take the barrels off there will be info on the barrel flats.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 12:04 pm to wiltznucs
the barrel exploded so they cut it off and soldiered along the rail so I'm sure it isn't worth anything but it would be cool if it worked.
The br 303 works and the bolt/action was just referbushed so I may bring it to the range tomorrow and if it shoots true, I'll hopefully get to shoot a deer with it this season
The br 303 works and the bolt/action was just referbushed so I may bring it to the range tomorrow and if it shoots true, I'll hopefully get to shoot a deer with it this season
Posted on 12/26/13 at 1:15 pm to SeaPickle
I have one of those side by sides. Dated 1897. Mine will shoot, but was told not to unless I hand load shells. The gun can't handle high pressure rounds that are made today. Another thing about them is that the barrels are Damascus steel. They were sold by the millions and they were made by many small different gun shops at the time. Value is around $350 for one that works.
The one I have came from my FIL that was his Grandpaws. It has a 32" barrel.
The one I have came from my FIL that was his Grandpaws. It has a 32" barrel.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 1:24 pm to fishfighter
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It has a 32" barrel.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 1:34 pm to fishfighter
I haven't measured the modified barrel but I know it's legal. it looks to be 20-something inches
If mine is an 1897 model, that would be cool. I'm assuming it's about that old if it was handed down to my Grandpaw who is in his 80's
If mine is an 1897 model, that would be cool. I'm assuming it's about that old if it was handed down to my Grandpaw who is in his 80's
Posted on 12/26/13 at 1:36 pm to fishfighter
Fish you can order low pressure shells from RST that are safe for the gun... LINK
Posted on 12/26/13 at 1:38 pm to SeaPickle
The first one is an old Enfield .303 military to sport conversion and if I had to guess possibly a MK2 or MK4.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 2:14 pm to Yewkindewit
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The first one is an old Enfield .303 military to sport conversion and if I had to guess possibly a MK2 or MK4.
+1
Merry Christmas to you! You lucky dog.
Posted on 12/26/13 at 3:09 pm to wickowick
Wick, I wouldn't even try to shoot it. The barrels are paper thin.
FIL told me that his grandpaw put just about all the food on the table year round back in the day with that shotgun.
FIL told me that his grandpaw put just about all the food on the table year round back in the day with that shotgun.
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