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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ marlin model 90, 16 gauge |
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:14 am
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Joined: 16 Sep 2011
Posts: 114
Location: Louisville, KY
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I just purchased a Marlin model 90, 16 gauge. The shotgun is in excellent condition except the sight bead had been broken off. I have the bead but we have determined it is useless the way its broke. I know if I can find a replacement, this is the place to look. Any help will be appreciated.
Also, the shotgun has 26" barrels that appear to be choked IC under and lean toward extra full on top. Is this highly unusual as I read that 26" 16 gauge barrels are choked IC/Modified. Again, any info will be appreciated.
By the way, 1950 model |
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:40 pm
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Joined: 07 Jun 2020
Posts: 224
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On old gun’s anything can be the case with chokes, how are you measuring the constriction with a bore gauge or the muzzle with a caliper?
On the bid, a good gunsmith should be able to extract the base of the old bead and provide a replacement. |
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:00 pm
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Joined: 16 Sep 2011
Posts: 114
Location: Louisville, KY
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Bore gauge. I’ll try with calipers.
Wish we had a decent gunsmith around here. |
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:06 pm
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Joined: 22 May 2020
Posts: 268
Location: Ky
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Show me a pic of what is left on the barrel Ernie? I don’t remember if marlin 90 had a pressed or threaded bead. I’m in Louisville also. No gunsmiths here but I know one less than 2 hours away. I may be able to help you, post pic please. |
_________________ “Never use an ugly gun to kill a beautiful bird” |
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:41 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
Posts: 2798
Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Jta5er,
Having been raised in family with a Grouse hunting tradition, I totally agree with the statement at the end of every one of your posts. Never use an ugly gun to kill a beautiful (Grouse) bird. The gun should be a SXS double gun and perfectly weighted, on the correct size frame for the gauge, have incredible wood, and if a man can afford it, fantastic engraving. L.C. Smith, Fox, Westley Richards and Purdey built some of the best of these guns. There are a few others also. Choose wisely!
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man
16 gauge L.C. Smith #5 Gun, the stuff dreams are made of!
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Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:46 am
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
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Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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BarkleyVa or Nick Hammond are the go to guys on everything Marlin 90, PM them, and you’ll likely get your answer. |
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Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:11 am
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Location: West MI
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Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:32 pm
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 367
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if a DT then look where the barrel extend from the breech block, there should be "stamping gn barrel surface, ID'ing the barrel chokes.
This were eliminated from the ST models and you will have to measure the insides of the muzzles. |
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Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:46 pm
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Joined: 30 Sep 2015
Posts: 640
Location: NEW SALISBURY INDIANA
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the bead is screw in, I shoot trap better without the bead on my 1939 marlin 90, I am in your area, southern ind just northwest of louisville |
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Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:40 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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kennedy756,
Looks like you may own as many 16 gauge guns as I do, welcome to the party!
Just thought you might want to know there is a beautiful 16 gauge LeFever FE grade on GI right now for sale, the gun looks to be pristine.
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man |
_________________ "L.C. Smith America's Best" - John Houchins
Pine Creek Grouse Dog Trainers |
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