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Hey guys,

I'm new to birdhunting and shotgunning, but always grew up around it. So this year, for my 20th birthday, I went out and bought an old Fulton SxS in 16 gauge. My dad used SxS's exclusively until I bought him a pump for his 50th earlier this year, so that's where I got the SxS bug from. The 16 gauge bug came from my mother's side of the family, where my grandfather hunting with only a Model 12 in 16 gauge (which he inherited from his father-in-law, after he killed himself with it).

Anyway, I paid $270, and it's in pretty decent shape. The bores are very clean, and the action is quite tight. The blue is really nice ont he gun. The only thing that needs attention is the stock, where the threads seem to be a bit loose. Still, I think it's a great deal.

It's a pretty light gun, though I haven't weighed it, with a Prince of Wales stock and a small splinter foreend. I'm really happy with it, though the stock worries me some.

I shot decently yesterday considering that this is the first time I've gone shooting after I caught the shotgun bug last fall (I go to school in Chicago, so I can't shoot there).

This message is very scatterbrained, but I'm quite satisfied with my new gun, and look forward to dusting more clays this summer and following the new birddog in the woods of Michigan in the fall with my pop.

Congratulations on a fine new purchase. I am sure you will fall in love with the 16 gauge too. Check out Seaway Gun Club in Muskegon. It is a great place to shoot. It has trap, skeet, 5 stand and sporting clays. I am usually out there on Wednesday nights. Maybe I will see you out there. Oh, and save some of the birds in the woods for me. Very Happy

Brian Erickson

Member Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 398 Location: S Fl

Congratulations and welcome to the 16 ga addiction! Wink

I'm not sure what you mean by the stock threads, any chance you could post pics or be more specific?

Also be aware that modern factory ammo can be very unkind to vintage guns like yours. The first potential pitfall is chamber length, which by itself is not really a problem, but coupled with modern pressures can damage the metal.

Second is recoil from hi velocity/heavy payloads which can damage the wood.

What are you feeding it?

Pete

I concur with Pete. Congrats! Welcome to the 16 bug, and the affliction of figuring out how you can get the best 16, which is always your Next 16. Wink

Be forewarned, those Rem game loads are pretty stout, about 10.5k psi, which is pretty hot for an old gun. The Federals are a bit better at about 9k psi., and better still are the Fiocchi game loads at about 7.5k psi.

As for the model 12, it's none of my business, but are you sure you want to shoot a gun that will remind you of that horrible event every time you use it? Just asking.

Aah, I see. It surprises me that your grandmother would even want that gun lying around, but I understand your reticence in asking her about it.

Member Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 114 Location: Tucson, AZ

Eric: I taught at UC years ago and I used to live in Muskegon! I have had Fultons, and I know you will enjoy shooting the gun. I agree with the suggestion that you try lighter loads. If you reload, e-mail me for some ideas. Enjoy. Wink

Member Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 1545 Location: Michigan

Eric,
I'm also from the Muskegon area. I just shot at Seaway this morning.
Of course all I shoot is a 16 gauge, and most the time it's a SxS.
Give me a shout if your ever heading that way.
Regards, Dave M.

Check with Port City Pistol. They should be able to order you what you want. I don't have their phone # handy, but you should be able to find it in the phone book. They are located in a professional building on Airline road. It is just west of 31 on the north side of the road.

Brian

Member Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 467 Location: SC PA

Eric

Welcome. Sounds like you made out ok with your purchase. I was browsing Ivory Beads website last evening. They had a 16ga Fulton listed with an asking price of $1650 Confused

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All the best
Marcus

... And the stock just broke today. Sad

It was hot out (85 or so), and after about 30 shells, a piece of the stock right next to the top lever came flying off. No one was hurt, and I even broke the clay I was shooting at, but it looks like I'm going to need some work put into this thing before I shoot it again. Time to call up Bacheldor's, and see what they can do for me.