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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ Trying to identify a 16ga w/ hammers |
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Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:49 am
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Location: Traverse City, Mi
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| Telling a friend about my resurgence to 16ga and he pulls out this Hammered SxS he used to hunt with and wants me to tell him what and where it came from. It is called : King Nitro engraved on the side. Sweet as they all are. I will try and attached a pic. In the mean time, any ideas? |
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Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:06 am
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Location: Kansas High Plains
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Upland, here's a little information:
"Both 'King Nitro' and 'Central Arms Co' are trademarks of the Shapleigh Hardware Co, which was a major catalog retailer from the late 1800's well into the 20th century. The shotguns marketed under that name were made for Shapleigh by different companies, notably Davenport Firearms, Crescent, Hopkins & Allen, and Stevens."
Some pics should tell us for sure. Good luck! Oh, and welcome!
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Last edited by fin2feather on Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:56 am; edited 1 time in total
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Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:08 am
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Location: massachusetts
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| Geez fella, I'd rather use my eyes to identify a gun. Using hammers is kinda rough on the finish ain't it? |
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Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:46 am
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Thanks Fin, I have printed off your info and will give to my buddy. Still working on pics and how to upload.
Uplandman |
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Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:21 pm
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Location: Southern Ohio
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| You may want to make your friend aware that the gun most likely has 2 9/16" chambers. If he shoots it, he should use the proper, low pressure loads.. MDC |
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