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That twist in magazine tube was to offset cartridges so they did not line up with bullet point against primer of cartridge ahead, thus preventing an accidental discharge from a jaring or blow to the rifle. Have never seen this feature on any other tubular magazine rifle. Jerry

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Shoot me an email at sodbuster37@q.com and I will send you a couple, Jerry

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Sounds like this spring has broken off from bolt carrier latch and was interfering with trigger, when you loaned me the parts when I was trying to get old ugly 8 to cycle, there was another complete bolt carrier latch with spring, the 1/8" x 1" is about the size of that spring, I suspect i...

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Congrats Jack, market seems to be getting cornered, way to go. Hope Swedish Fosta Platz is still First Place and #1 in your eye, Jerry

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BRAVO, AMAZING, Gentlemen,Thank You for this giant leap foreward in information. Jerry

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Thanks for the posting offer Mitch, posting will be easier and widely distributed. I had thought the hand written info was posted on this forum but in reviewing am now sure it came from Remington Society site as well as the Tipton posting. Checking my 3 bird Sportsman 11s, one is 1936 like Clints. C...

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CRS struck again, forgot to add mailing address to previous post.
Jerry King
3313 Camrose Ln
Boise, ID 83706-2712

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See something new daily, makes life and collecting interesting, that serial certainly is 1936 production according to best info I have. Production of 11s supposedly ended in 1948 with introduction of 11-48, however, apparently cleanup production with leftover parts continued, I have seen many 12 ga....

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You got a good price on this Clint, these with 3 birds on each side are not encountered often, couple of questions if you don't mind, does the serial of the barrel match the receiver? The reason i ask is I have never seen one of these with 3 bird engraving this late, all I have seen is 1930/31. Howe...

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Should not do this to old gunnys, makes one want to go to woodshed and cry, Jerry

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Wildgoose, There were folding leaf sights made by King and Lyman and others that were used in conjunction with tang sights because they could fold down flat when using tang sight, since your tang sight is missing this was likely the setup on your rifle, these older folding sights can be very pricey....

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Sarge, My two rifles were both done by Roy Buckley, phone 208-459-0978 who lives near me in Idaho. He does excellent work and has over 50 years experience and I wholeheartedly recommend his services from general repair to custom rifle building. My 38-55 is an 1885 Hiwall and the 22 is a Stevens 44. ...

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Nothing wrong with using space age compounds for mounting scopes and other work, am sure older guys would have used latest tools for their work. For example when relining barrels the new liner was soldered in, nowdays some smiths, at least, use epoxy compounds to fix the liner in place which is much...

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Might try your local shooting range for pickup brass, some shooters leave it lie. Some ranges let others pick it up, some salvage it and sell and have seen some just sweep it up and throw in trash. Jerry

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Must be a PHD Bubba, Jerry

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Welcome back Mitch, nice to hear you are on the mend. Have missed your comments and insight on this forum. Just occured to me your .69 round ball is also about 16 gauge, no wonder you were hurtin', pleased thats all behind you and you are in recovery mode. Jerry

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I am well aware that yours truly is not the brightist bulb in the box but I can't get a selection to register on this survey, what am I doing wrong or not doing? Thanks, Jerry

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For those who might not know, our good friend and active member imfuncity (aka) Mitch Silvers is facing serious surgery on August 9. He will be a patient at David Grant USAF Medical Center, 101 Bodin Circle, Travis AFB, CA 94535. I am sure cards, good wishes, hang in theres, cute nurses beware, etc ...

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Well, congratulations on excellent taste and there is always the option of 8s, FN 1900s and other calibers and variations to add, options are infinite. Welcome and enjoy this forum, Jerry

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Update on stuck tackdown screw: Got 'er done, after soaking in Coleman lantern/stove fuel for a couple of weeks it came apart, sight screw still will not budge so it is back soaking some more, have not tried to remove barrel nut and will turn it around in solution and soak front end when get sight o...

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Oops, CRS struck again the 12 bore Prussian imported by Daly was posted by Rem81auto, Sarge's piece which I also admire is the Imman Meffert 2 barrel set on Merkel action and also need to recognize Jack's F Grade model 8. These are all very high quality artistry and in at least some instances made i...

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Yes, I did place a couple of bids early on, as much to find out where it was as anything and had not seen bids of anyone I knew or was familiar with, sent an email to one person I thought might go after it telling him I was done and he did bid later. This piece was way out of my league, over 10M whe...

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Rock Island auction in May had 2 F Grade 8s, one sold for about $8600 the other About $9200 including buyers premium. Artistry and quality represented there, but not the scarcity. Would be nice to have both or even one. Jerry

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Thanks guys, know i'll get 'er done now, Jerry

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There is one on fleabay right now with a couple of bids and a couple of days to go, Jerry

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As an old saying goes, I would procrastinate if could just get around to it, seriously though had some difficulty finding suitable piece of pipe and end cap, Kroil not available locally that I could find, delayed ordering online, rather spendy and hoping to find better deal, tried some spray on Blas...

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Great looking group of teens, well on their way to a life of responsible adults, NRA , volunteers and counselers are to be commended for their involvment with these young folks. Jerry

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A real prize on GunBroker, original 1921 Trials Rifle, might want to check it out, Jerry

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Very nice company you are keeping with three good friends (Amigos) like these your mother will not worry about the company and friends you have. Jerry

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Like the post of the rusty piece of junk found in a dump and restored to its glory, you have restored this Royal Bird from a badly damaged Phoenix's ashes. Looking at your stock creation are you by any chance a professional sculptor? Fantastic stock work, will be awaiting new pictures when checkerin...

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Like the legendary Phoenix that rose from ashes, you are to be commended for restoring these "ashes" to a new viable bird that will live on and on. Congratulations on a fine example of the labor of love. Jerry

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Sarge is correct about about the dangers in being critical of others choices and I stand corrected, my intent was to imply the artistic design, engraving, inlays and other embellishments of earlier times is more pleasing for " A prettiest gun", however, from a functional stand point, I mos...

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Sarg756, Another example of fine German sporting arms, a classic gallery of great art is building, Jack, am sure you can run with the big dogs here, can't wait to view your post, Jerry

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Classics, that Turnbull restoration is outstanding, the lines from butt through forearm are perfect and the checkering of wrist cheeks and forearm perfectly balanced, work of a master. The 1899s, way ahead of their field, when I look at todays black guns I have to wonder what has happened to our sen...

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Just noticed there is a Lyman Cutts boxed set w/5 tubes on fleabay now with only a couple of hours left in case anyone is interested and has not noticed, Jerry

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Knew I had seen a post about these split washers, could not remember which one, (bad case of CRS) so posted a thought under HELP. Noticed a problem while fitting a new forend because the takedown levers tight position was such that the lever moved horozontally rather than verticle like most and with...

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Related Trivia, If you have shotgun with a Cutts comp and are interested, look for the wooden box with Lyman's name plate and containg extra choke tubes and a wrench fastened to the back. These apparently were available containing a basic set of 3 extra tubes up to many, I have seen pictures showing...

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On the matter of factory installed choke devices, on page 109 of Browning Auto 5 Shotguns by H M Shirley and Anthony Vanderlinden it states Brownings customer service can usually confirm if they installed a Poly Choke, another way to confirm is to unscrew the choke end and look for Browning's dealer...

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Very nice breakdown rifle case, Amish leather workers are skilled craftsmen of days past, they have to be using draft horses for farming and making the harness for the animals. A few years ago they made parts for US Cavalry saddels and tack I was restoring, first class items. That Cord automobile ap...

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Recently noticed a post where someone was commenting on the thin split washer on some takedown screws, didn't register as to why, but today while making a new forearm for an 8 it dawned on me, the takedown lever has to play up and down rather than sideways when tight in order for the forearm to fit ...

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Mostly have asked for help, now have an item to pass on, not new am sure but recently needing butt stock for an 8 was looking at a cracked Browning A5 english grip (straight grip) stock and wondering if it could be adapted. It was easily fitted, a little wide at receiver but again easily trimmed. Al...

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Thanks Sarge for the help and tips, since I have mostly been a wood man am lacking in other areas but with your help am learning. Will let you know as soon as I get this baby apart, Thanks again, Jerry

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Have another disassembly problem, old 1910 25-35 on which the takedown screw will not budge, have tried penatrating oil although am not sure it is getting in to threads, tried heating with torch, maybe not enough. Don't think the lever would take very much pressure without damage. Suspect this gun m...

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Jim and Bob's disassembly videos are the greatest and must add my Thanks and Appreciation to these Gentlemen for producing and sharing their hard earned and learned information. Takes the mystery and much of the fear out of screwing up something up beyond repair and Thank You Cam for making it possi...

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Without the service and sacrifice of all citizens in uniform or not we would not have this greatest country for personal freedom and opportunity the world will ever know. I can remember my Great Grandfather, a Captain in Union Cavalry during war between the states, my Grandfather who served in war w...

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Hello Will, Will be pleased to share photos of my 11s, email your street address to gkking@cableone.net and I will pony express copies. Am not good with these confusers (computers), unable to post attachments and can't seem to learn how. Nice to share with others so afflicted, Thanks, Jerry (sightho...

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Hello Clint, Have noticed from your posts that you have an interest in Model 11s and the straight (english grip) guns, have tried to post pictures, not successful, if you would care to provide street address, I can pony express some pictures from my collection. Thanks, Jerry King 3313 Camrose Ln Boi...

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Total agreement with Bob and Clint, this forum and site is indispensible for those afflicted with our passion. Thank you Cam.
Best regards, Jerry

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Both Browning and Remington made straight grip (English Grip) models, popular in europe and with trap shooters, Browning's original FN A5s had this style, Remington's 1905-1910 pre 11 models included their No. 3 trap Grade, Model 11C Trap models incorporated the straight grip and apparently were ava...

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My shotgun use started as a kid growing up on a farm during the 1930s and using my Fathers 12 ga Model 11 Remington, nicest shotgun in the valley and it helped put much meat on the table and elimate many predators. Low base ammo was about a dollar per box and high base a little more. Have collection...

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