16 gauge Tobin Arms SxS (pic heavy)

dilly

dilly

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I bought it today! This gun is a nice compliment to my 12 gauge Tobin that I restored awhile back. This gun is a "Black Diamond" model, so it is one notch higher than my model 20 "Standard". It has, as Tobin described, a special pyro-oxide black finish, that is actually quite attractive, and must have been fairly durable.
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I have had a look inside and apart from some oil that has turned to varnish, it shows signs of being well taken care of and fairly light use. It came apart like a watch and it's fit and finish is noticably better than my 12 gauge. She weighs in at 6lbs 11oz and balances nicely.
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The barrels ring like wind chimes. They could do with a re-blue and there is a minor dent repair but measure out at 28" and 2 9/16" chamber. They are the mid-grade "Trojan nitro steel".
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I think it is choked at I/C and Imp/mod. I patterned it at about 15 yards on a grease board and it is definately "loose and tight". You can see it at the muzzle even.
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I shot a round of skeet with it too and I need to add some length to get it to fit. (I did with the 12 too). It is cast off and toed out slightly for a righty.:) I can't wait to strip the wood and give it an oil finish..check out the curl!!
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This gun is meant to go out to North Dakota for wild ring-necks this fall, so the chokes are about what I wanted. I have already asked my local gun shop for a price on a flat of Gamebore pure gold 2 1/2" shells....Whatcha all think of her?
 
That is a lovely shotgun. It's Canadian, it's a good grade, it's vintage, it's in fine shape, it's a sidelock, it's rare, it's close to irreplaceable. In short, were it mine, I'd do absolutely nothing to it that wasn't absolutely necessary to get it to fit. JMHO.
 
Nice acquisition, Dilly! I'm sure with some work the 16 would look as good as that 12 you worked upon previously.

I would be interested in learning what you may have paid for the Gamebore shells. Admittedly, I've plenty of Kent Ultimate Upland in 2 3/4in but having some 2.5in on hand would be a good idea in the event I come across an old gun that I might want. :)
 
That is a nice find, Dilly. Wonderful condition! I briefly owned a 12 ga. Tobin in the field grade. Had it been a 16 ga. I would have restored it and kept it. Any pheasant would be honoured to be shot by you gun ;)
 
vega said:
That is a lovely shotgun. It's Canadian, it's a good grade, it's vintage, it's in fine shape, it's a sidelock, it's rare, it's close to irreplaceable. In short, were it mine, I'd do absolutely nothing to it that wasn't absolutely necessary to get it to fit. JMHO.
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I will likely add a 3/4" kick eeze pad like I put on my 12 gauge. The stocks are the same for length, drop, etc so they will match. I may have the forcing cones taken out...havn't decided yet. This gun will be used as a hunting gun. I don't own any safe queens, so it has to work, and look nice. I tend towards partial restoration instead of leaving them looking old and used up.

Ahmed, I will PM you when I hear what a flat of 2.5"ers cost.
 
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