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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ well, I bought it! |
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Mon May 14, 2007 10:29 am
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I posted here last week about a 16ga SxS Stoeger Woodlander and I decided to go ahead and buy it. Here are some pics right after I got it home. Anyone know of a good polish to clean up the stainless and the triggers? Other then that the blueing is around 90%, nothing that wouldn't come from normal use but it seems to be well cared for.
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Mon May 14, 2007 10:38 am
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| Got a question that really makes me feel stupid but here it goes...... Can anyone tell me what this gun is chambered for? I can't find it anywhere on the gun itself and finding info on the net has proved difficult. |
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Mon May 14, 2007 11:00 am
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I thought you said it was a 16 gauge. 
Just funning with ya. It should be chambered for 2-3/4" shells.
It also should be able to handle any over the counter ammo. |
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Mon May 14, 2007 11:51 am
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Wow, that gun looks a lot nicer than I was envisioning! I think you did ok. I wouldn't mess with polishing anything . . . fear of unanticipated results!
Have fun!
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Mon May 14, 2007 1:28 pm
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| 75bronco wrote: |
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Got a question that really makes me feel stupid but here it goes...... Can anyone tell me what this gun is chambered for? I can't find it anywhere on the gun itself and finding info on the net has proved difficult.
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On the barrel flats you should find a mark consisting of "16-70" inside an oval. That's the Spanish proof mark for a 16 ga gun with a 70mm (2 3/4") chamber. If you can provide a closeup photo of the flats we might be able to tell you a whole lot about the gun, including year of mfr.
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Mon May 14, 2007 1:42 pm
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That's a right smart looking shot rifle you have there. If you can't determine it's gauge, I will gladly take that old tomato stake off your hands. Kidding aside, this shoud provide you with some good hunting days. I have one just like it in 20ga.
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Mon May 14, 2007 4:49 pm
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| Nice gun. Enjoy! |
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Mon May 14, 2007 10:12 pm
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| ....that thing oughta point and swing really quick! Have fun.....have you weighed it just outta curiosity? |
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Tue May 15, 2007 6:37 am
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Hey guys, I haven't weighed it yet and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to completely remove the barrels? There is some writing in there that I can't make out and I think it would help me ID the gun. I saw the 16-70 but wasn't sure what it ment and there is something else written on the same side and what I assume is a serial number under the other barrel.
I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but as soon as I do I'll let you know how it goes. I'm definately going to make that happen sometime this week. Thanks for the positive responseguys! |
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Tue May 15, 2007 6:57 am
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| 75bronco wrote: |
Hey guys, I haven't weighed it yet and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to completely remove the barrels? There is some writing in there that I can't make out and I think it would help me ID the gun. I saw the 16-70 but wasn't sure what it ment and there is something else written on the same side and what I assume is a serial number under the other barrel.
I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but as soon as I do I'll let you know how it goes. I'm definately going to make that happen sometime this week. Thanks for the positive responseguys!
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You need to figure out how to pull the forend (if there's no button or latch, then it will simply pop off when you pull on it from it's end, since it's a newer, tight gun, it may require a little force, but don't be bashful, yank that sucker off there), with the gun closed, then once that's accomplished, the barrels will come right off when you reopen the gun.... then to put 'em back on, simply put the hook on the forward barrel lump back on the hinge pin on the receiver, shut the gun tight, then replace the forend and you are good to go, bro....
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Tue May 15, 2007 8:38 am
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Hard to tell from the full length pic, but it looks like there may be an Anson rod.
With the gun closed, push the button on the end of the forearm to unlock it from the barrels. It may be very tight. Then just open the gun normally (but remember to hold on to the barrels) 
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Tue May 15, 2007 9:32 am
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Some "Flitz" brand polish on a q-tip and cloth should clean up the nickel and triggers nicely.
Mike Doerner |
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Tue May 15, 2007 10:19 am
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Alright, I got the barrels off and heres what I found. I figured it would be easier for me to just post pictures then try to explain some of the symbols.
Any information you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated. If you can tell me a good resource that would be great too. I have noticed that all the numbers match so I assume that means these are all the original pieces. Thanks for all the help already, you guys are great! |
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Thu May 17, 2007 7:25 am
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Fri May 18, 2007 12:52 pm
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You have standard Spanish proof marks for an EIbar made gun. "850 kgs" is their way of saying 850 bar.
I can't make out the date code. If you see it check this - http://personales.jet.es/rafa/b_punzones_eibar_fecha.html
"16.9" is the bore in MM which equals .665 in.
If a particular mark puzzles you let us know.
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