fixed chokes
- Thread starter danny45
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- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Could be anthing, but I'd wager ic/mod because of the ength, however, barrel length does not automaticly gaurantee choke designation!
Cat
danny45,
Somewhere on the gun it should say what the chokes are. It has been a while since I have owned one. If not on the barrel, look in the area of the ejectors and then look at the barrels under the forestock. Cat's guess is probably right.
Somewhere on the gun it should say what the chokes are. It has been a while since I have owned one. If not on the barrel, look in the area of the ejectors and then look at the barrels under the forestock. Cat's guess is probably right.
Rule of thumb for 12 ga.- a dime will pass through a modified choke but not through a full choke. Works pretty much all the time unless it's a weird sized dime. DON'T force the dime and don't drop it down the barrel from the breech end, just hold it between finger and thumb and gingerly try if it goes a 1/2" into the barrel from the muzzle end.
Thanks guys for your help. I took Covey Ridge's suggestion and looked under the barrels and there it was. Imp/cyl and mod. I just wanted to get my facts straight before i put it up for sale. Would any of you guys know what it's worth?
Thanks again
Danny
Thanks again
Danny
but the gun in question is a 20 gauge
...and where did I say it wasn't? You'll note i specifically said "12 ga.".
OK - a slightly offtopic post but good info... sorry if i stepped outside your boundary.
Depends, firstly what grade is it ?
Look on the rib and on the bottom of the receiver, it may be marked if a Pidgeon grade or higher. Is the receiver blued or a silver finish ?
What condition is the bluing and wood in ? Dents in the barrels or loose rib ?
Where is the top lever positioned when the gun is closed (indicator of locking bolt wear) ? With the action closed and the forend off, can you feel/see any movement between the breechface and barrel chambers (off face) while trying to wiggle up/down and sideways ?
Recheck your barrel measurement, 26 1/2" is common to Browning Superposed's of that era, but I think the 101 field configurations of which is most likely with the chokes listed, s/b 25" if with a straight english stock, 26" or 28 " pistol gripped.
Tim
