Remington Model 10A - 191X manufacture. What to do with it?

[literally]

Hey all,

I received a Remington Model 10A, SN U153596. It's its alright condition, as described by several gun shop workers who pored over it (ignore that old decayed butt pad). They pretty much warned me that it would be rough to fire modern ammunition out of it. They also said that despite it being indicated that it fires 12g 2 3/4, that modern ammunition might bust this thing up. I know that it was manufactured sometime between 1911 and 1919 as well after doing some internet sleuthing. They recommended using this as a nice wall feature.

I'm wondering if any of you have any thoughts about what to do with this beyond hanging it up somewhere? Are we thinking some collectors might be interested in it? I appreciate any help. This is my first time posting here.. so I can't post the photos of the gun. Can I PM anyone to get the photos up?

Thanks

 

[brybenn]

Gun shop workers or gunsmiths?

 

[winchester12]

I have 2 model 10 remingtons. I shoot both with modern ammo often.

 

[bdft]

I shoot target loads in mine. They are well built guns but parts are mostly unobtanium.

 

[literally]

Interesting that people here have dissented with the opinion of the guys at the shop. I better take it in for another opinion

 

[brybenn]

Often times gun store clerks have no real working knowledge of gunsmithing. Quite like how the kid behind the counter at part source is rarely ever a mechanic. There are exceptions but hang out in enough gun shops and you will hear the craziest opinions. Many fine guns have been hung up on the belief that Damascus barrels are weak and unsafe alone.

I can attest to Winchester 12 using model 10s and using them well.

 

[struff55]

If it functions fine no bulges in the bbl then shoot it .
They are a bit sluggish as far as how the action works when chambering rounds
As far as gun shop clerks for the most part ������������
I would stick to 11/8 loads mainly because the stock design and heavy 11/4 oz loads are not fun to shoot

 

[bdft]

The Remington Model 10 was designed by John Pederson, a contemporary and collaborator of John Browning. It is also the basis of the Ithaca Model 37 as they bought the patents from Remington. Ask your "gun shop counter guys" if they know that.