older fn sxs, help with any more info??

ok, unsure if this info is correct but I am told the markings pertaining to the chokes say 17.3 over {with a line} 18.4 on one barrel, and 17.8 over 18.4 on the other this means the gun was proofed before 1924 if it only had say 17.3 and 17.8 it would be after? unsure if correct
also cant find markings for chamber length, scares me a little because the only marking I see is 12 over C in a triangle, and D=65 over {with a line} 20.5 m/m, may this suggest this is NOT a 2 3/4" chamber? standing lion over PV is another marking, and a funny looking pyramid kinda thing with a tower {don't know how else to explain it}
oval with crown on top inside ELG and a star, a couple other marks but know idea how to explain P1K465.5, another almost looks like the pie symbol and a little star over and maybe a scroll C

my other findings as follows {as per a helpful cgn'r}

barrels at muzzle touching appears never cut or tampered with
a very distinct ringing when holding the barrel hook and flicking with my fingernail
barrel hook perfectly smooth
no wiggle or play whatsoever with forearm on or off
no gaps in receiver
paper is completely tight like a vice when locked up, pulling rips the paper
locking mechanism just right of center
 
westarm said:
ok, unsure if this info is correct but I am told the markings pertaining to the chokes say 17.3 over {with a line} 18.4 on one barrel, and 17.8 over 18.4 on the other this means the gun was proofed before 1924 if it only had say 17.3 and 17.8 it would be after? unsure if correct
also cant find markings for chamber length, scares me a little because the only marking I see is 12 over C in a triangle, and D=65 over {with a line} 20.5 m/m, may this suggest this is NOT a 2 3/4" chamber? standing lion over PV is another marking, and a funny looking pyramid kinda thing with a tower {don't know how else to explain it}
oval with crown on top inside ELG and a star, a couple other marks but know idea how to explain P1K465.5, another almost looks like the pie symbol and a little star over and maybe a scroll C

my other findings as follows {as per a helpful cgn'r}

barrels at muzzle touching appears never cut or tampered with
a very distinct ringing when holding the barrel hook and flicking with my fingernail
barrel hook perfectly smooth
no wiggle or play whatsoever with forearm on or off
no gaps in receiver
paper is completely tight like a vice when locked up, pulling rips the paper
locking mechanism just right of center
Click to expand...
The only thing I would worry about at this point is the chamber length, everything else gives good indications of a gun in gopod shape.

65 s 2 1/2", chec it by getting a dowel snanded to the diameter anmd slide it in and marke it, or a proper sized socket and extension and slide it in and mark it, then check the length.
If it is 2 1/2" is still not a big deal in my books, lots of load data and 2 1/2" ammo is easy to make.
Cat
 
The 17.4 and 17.8 over the 18.4 roughly indicates chokes of improved modified and extra full when I do the math. Unless of course the chokes have been opened up. To know for sure the muzzles would have to be measured or tested on a pattern board.
The chambers would also have to be measured to know what you have for sure. One way as Cat already mentioned is with a suitable sized socket.
 
westarm said:
ok, unsure if this info is correct but I am told the markings pertaining to the chokes say 17.3 over {with a line} 18.4 on one barrel, and 17.8 over 18.4 on the other this means the gun was proofed before 1924 if it only had say 17.3 and 17.8 it would be after? unsure if correct
also cant find markings for chamber length, scares me a little because the only marking I see is 12 over C in a triangle, and D=65 over {with a line} 20.5 m/m, may this suggest this is NOT a 2 3/4" chamber? standing lion over PV is another marking, and a funny looking pyramid kinda thing with a tower {don't know how else to explain it}
oval with crown on top inside ELG and a star, a couple other marks but know idea how to explain P1K465.5, another almost looks like the pie symbol and a little star over and maybe a scroll C

my other findings as follows {as per a helpful cgn'r}

barrels at muzzle touching appears never cut or tampered with
a very distinct ringing when holding the barrel hook and flicking with my fingernail
barrel hook perfectly smooth
no wiggle or play whatsoever with forearm on or off
no gaps in receiver
paper is completely tight like a vice when locked up, pulling rips the paper
locking mechanism just right of center
Click to expand...
Westarm you obviously have a lemon, better pack it up ad send it to me - I will pay the shipping , of course, and the $220 you originally paid for it.
Heck, I'm a nice guy, I'll throw in cash for the two boxes of shells you already have into it!!LMAO!
The more I look at this gun the more I am happy that you jumped on it instead of starting a thread like
" well, I saw this old FN shotgun for $220 and thought I might buy it but when I went back the next day it was gone- did I screw up?" :>)
That guns is just going to slay anything that gets in front of it, I am sure!!
Cat
 
Last edited:
catnthehatt said:
Weatarm you obviously have a lemon, better pack it up ad send it to me - I will pay the shipping , of course, and the $220 you originally paid for it.
Heck, I'm a nice guy, I'll throw in cash for the two boxes of shells you already have into it!!LMAO!
Click to expand...

Cat, they just don't make gentleman like you anymore ;)
 
catnthehatt said:
Westarm you obviously have a lemon, better pack it up ad send it to me - I will pay the shipping , of course, and the $220 you originally paid for it.
Heck, I'm a nice guy, I'll throw in cash for the two boxes of shells you already have into it!!LMAO!
The more I look at this gun the more I am happy that you jumped on it instead of starting a thread like
" well, I saw this old FN shotgun for $220 and thought I might buy it but when I went back the next day it was gone- did I screw up?" :>)
That guns is just going to slay anything that gets in front of it, I am sure!!
Cat
Click to expand...

that's awesome lol, i feel good about the buy now for sure!! any guess as to value of it? not for sale of course, my wife will tell you i never sell anything, just curious, not really important

also, got a final measurement on the chamber, it is in fact 2 3/4" to the start of the forcing cone, which i measured a fired 2 3/4" which fits with about 1/8" to spare fully opened, so a 2 3/4" shell is NOT opening into the forcing cone. thank god, i feel real stupid though as i was absolutely clueless to the fact that once upon a time there were 2 1/2" shells, could have been bad. one thing for sure i have learned quite a bit about old shotguns in the last day, certainly a long long way from expert but learning is good.
 
westarm said:
do you know the serial # of the one you sold, this one is #s match in 3 spots i can find receiver, barrels and fore end.
Click to expand...

Sorry no. I remember getting $260.00 for it. When I got it it had been in a barn for a few years and locked up. Casey from Tactical Ordnance got her ship shape though. If it is the same one it was used in a suicide by a friend of a friend in the 70's so I dumped it as it was freaking me out having it in the house.
 
Winchester-1897 said:
Sorry no. I remember getting $260.00 for it. When I got it it had been in a barn for a few years and locked up. Casey from Tactical Ordnance got her ship shape though. If it is the same one it was used in a suicide by a friend of a friend in the 70's so I dumped it as it was freaking me out having it in the house.
Click to expand...

yeah, I can totally understand that one, good grief, not exactly a keepsake for sure
 
You made a good buy. I have an FN sxs as well, but mine was made after 1924. It has the 12-70 stamp. These are well made guns. I bought this one for my wife, since she wanted a sxs double, and she loves it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom