Topic: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 9
Views: 3630 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:20 pm Subject: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
They were built with whatever rib the customer ordered. This particular gun has a raised rib, with an under rib. But, you could get a swamped rib, with or without an under rib.
https://i.ibb.co/cgx ... |
Topic: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 9
Views: 3630 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:52 am Subject: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Early 1920s vintage Darne Halifax with right handed push button safety, and factory catalog photo of same:
https://i.ibb.co/0K2d6JR/IMG-2415.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/r7LZ9T9/IMG-2192.jpg
Best,
Ted |
Topic: I'm GONE |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 37
Views: 2934 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:23 pm Subject: I'm GONE |
Wow. Something happened. I missed it, I guess.
Don’t ever recall seeing an F-Bomb on 16gauge.com before. Hope it’s a real long time before I see another.
Best,
Ted |
Topic: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 9
Views: 3630 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:11 pm Subject: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
I don’t remember. In the course of a year I probably discuss Darne guns with 50-100 people.
Glad it is working.
Best,
Ted |
Topic: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 9
Views: 3630 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:01 pm Subject: Francisque Darne 16 ga |
Not to pop your bubble, but, that isn’t, technically, a Darne.
It is a Francisque Darne. Francisque Darne was Regis Darnes eldest son, and founded his own gun making firm in 1910. While he did have ... |
Topic: need help with fixing a Darne sliding breech sxs |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 14
Views: 2771 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:11 am Subject: need help with fixing a Darne sliding breech sxs |
Whatever works.
The sad thing is these were never really cheap guns, but, the lower grades that have been used pretty hard (most of them) aren’t worth throwing a bunch of gunsmith money at.
Glad ... |
Topic: need help with fixing a Darne sliding breech sxs |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 14
Views: 2771 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:51 pm Subject: need help with fixing a Darne sliding breech sxs |
How many triggers have you worked on in your life? If you are far enough in the gun to know the relationship between the sear and the striker, my compliments.
I would guess the rounding off you re ... |
Topic: ~30 days to Grouse Opener & my Brit 16 will ride again! |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 22
Views: 73588 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:29 pm Subject: ~30 days to Grouse Opener & my Brit 16 will ride again! |
I recognize that brown jug…..
Best,
Trd |
Topic: Light 16's |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 47
Views: 34148 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:37 pm Subject: Light 16's |
Not often thought of as light, but, this Nitro Special is just over 6lbs, by 2 ounces, with 26” tubes choked Cyl and Mod, 2 3/4” chambers and built in 1938.
https://i.ibb.co/NnMTkH4/IMG-1239.jpght ... |
Topic: ~30 days to Grouse Opener & my Brit 16 will ride again! |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 22
Views: 73588 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:29 am Subject: ~30 days to Grouse Opener & my Brit 16 will ride again! |
Looks like grouse season, to me.
Best,
Ted |
Topic: L. C. Smith question |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 151
Views: 389723 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:40 pm Subject: L. C. Smith question |
Ted:
although all the rest of the family guns from that period are still functional, at least to my knowledge
.
Lloyd,
That right there is what we call a red flag. Give this some thou ... |
Topic: L. C. Smith question |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 151
Views: 389723 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:09 pm Subject: L. C. Smith question |
Lloyd,
You know better than this…
I’ve got $50 that says underneath those locks, with the varnish still on them, the wood is already cracked, and has been for years. You aren’t retired just yet, a ... |
Topic: Browning vent rib sweet 16 barrels and remington 1100 slug b |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 6
Views: 3560 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:58 pm Subject: Browning vent rib sweet 16 barrels and remington 1100 slug b |
The Sweet barrels go right on a Standard gun, usually. I have heard a few people say they had to have them fitted, but, that is the exception, and not the rule.
My Standard has a backup Sweet barrel ... |
Topic: This is the gun you want |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 7
Views: 3833 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 5:18 pm Subject: This is the gun you want |
Naw, I’m good. You buy it.
Best,
Ted |
Topic: Small Dog Breeds |
Ted Schefelbein
Replies: 21
Views: 4170 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 3:22 pm Subject: Small Dog Breeds |
I like Setters, and prefer small female dogs. This is my Son, Chris, my dog, “Louse” and the A5 Chris’s Grandfather bought when he made Sargent in the Marine Corps in 1952.
https://i.ibb.co/tHFsH8 ... |