I was at a LGS on Monday searching for a Model 12 in 12 gauge for my father-in-law. They said we have a 16 gauge but no 12. So just for giggles, I asked to see the 16. He went in the back and after a while he brought it up. The finish was rough and had some kind of poly-choke on it. It also had a non-vented rib. I worked the action and it seemed good. The wood looked decent. S/N matched on the barrel and receiver too. So I handed it back and said I'll think about it.
I got home and searched the S/N. 1937 was it's birthday. I have no need for it. I wasn't even looking at buying a shotgun, especially a 16 gauge. I'll probably shoot it a little and it will live in the safe. But I couldn't let it slip by. It came home with me today.
I got home and searched the S/N. 1937 was it's birthday. I have no need for it. I wasn't even looking at buying a shotgun, especially a 16 gauge. I'll probably shoot it a little and it will live in the safe. But I couldn't let it slip by. It came home with me today.
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