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  1. Shotgun Gunsmithing & Restoration
    So I'm working on a stevens 311 shotgun and the right side firing pin is striking light. I have replaced the pin with a new one and one that was made a little longer since I thought that maybe it was a little short. None of the pins work so we put the new one back in and no I notice that when...
  2. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello All, I want to offer for consideration a list of shotgun categories by use, assuming that each has an ideal or preferred style/configuration of gun. I personally found it helpful when considering how to build out my own collection to focus on use rather than style. Thanks Categories...
  3. Mossberg Shotguns
    I bought this Mossberg 500 to hunt with, and I chose the Mossberg because I value personalization and aftermarket. I use slugs and I'd like to get a red-dot sight and this heat shield seems like a good choice considering the picatinny space. But all other heat shields sold for this gun specify...
  4. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello New to the forum. I inherited an antique shotgun from my Grandmother. It was my Great Grandfathers gun from his time in the Italian guard. (late 1800- early 1900) I can’t seem to identify it. Any help is appreciated. images attached Eric
  5. SKB Shotguns
    When taking my SKB 605 out of the cabinet today i noticed there was a tiny piece broken off from the mid rib / side rib. Somehow i didn't see it when putting it in the cabinet. It must've cracked off during shooting or cool-off as i would notice if i hit my gun into something. Has anyone else...
  6. Shotgun ID & Value
    Hi guys. I was hoping some of you might be able to help identify the year and model of a semi-auto Franchi 20 gauge my father passed on to me before he died almost 10 years ago. It's 46" in total length including the recoil pad, which I'm sure was added later. I know it's older than I am (43...
  7. Shotgun ID & Value
    If anyone is knowledgeable in the area of date it was manufactured and value or any other pertinent information I would greatly appreciate it! Pics below as well as notes I've collected from my own haphazard research that may or may not be correct. Feel free to enlighten me as I know not what I...
  8. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello! I am very new to this world. I don't shoot myself, but my husband and many friends do. I am looking at possibly starting to make soft sided cases for multiple types of guns. I would love to hear what everyone's dream case would be: -Outer Materials -Inner materials -Storage options -Color...
  9. Shotgun ID & Value
    Hi All, I bought this shotgun at an estate sale this morning. I've tried to take as good pictures as I can. I'm looking for an ID and approximation of value as I am looking to sell the gun. Also any information on cleaning, or what could be done to the gun to increase it's value and what not to do.
  10. General Shotgun Discussions
    I recently bought this shotgun used was dirty I broke down and cleaned it. It fires the rounds. But shotgun will not lock to rear , it did one time but will not now. 2nd problem once I load round in the tube it will not feed them into chamber I have to take gun apart to get the rounds out the...
  11. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello all, First post here. I have an old 1904 Ithaca double barrel shotgun and am looking for some information on ammo that can be used with it. It does not have Damascus barrels, it has the nitro fluid steel ones. I have checked RST and Polywad but they are always out of stock. What other...
  12. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello from Turkey I'm planning to buy a new shotgun. If you were stuck between Stoeger M3000 and Yıldız A71, which would you choose? What are the pros and cons of these two shotguns versus each other?
  13. Shotshell Reloading
    Hello y’all I am new to this form I have a question I have a CZ semi automatic shotgun and win at the trap club or sporting clay event. It will not cycle shotgun shells that shoot slower than 1350 fts. I have been buying the Winchester super dive load that shoots 1350 but they are getting hard...
  14. Shotgun ID & Value
    Ive came across this shotgun and have been trying to research this gun and the closest I seem to get is maybe a 1908 version or around that time frame. It has no other marking because its in pretty bad shape. The only marking is a set of numbers which I think is 506127. I tried taking a picture...
  15. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on which new shotgun I should buy. I have it narrowed down between two Mossberg 12 gauge pumps. The first is a vintage 500A Field gun with a 26 inch vent-ribbed barrel and modified choke and the other is a Maverick 88 Security version with the 18.5 inch...
  16. General Shotgun Discussions
    My dad would always take my brother and I rabbit and squirrel hunting. Never have I hunted anything outside of that. I have a 12 gauge with a chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. 28 inches accuchoke. I also have another barrel I was given to me years ago. Mossburg chambered for 2 3/4 and 3...
  17. Shotshell Reloading
    I am searching for a lot of used/spent 209 shotgun primers for a project I am wanting to make. I'm located in NC (28634). Please let me know if you have some and would be willing to ship them to me if I cover shipping costs. Thanks! -Brandon
  18. Shotgun ID & Value
    Im working to cleanup an antique shop find for a customer. Its a percussion shotgun with several unique features. The stock is a light wood, my guess is cypress from the grain. An elephant heat is carved into the underside behind the trigger guard. The hammer is the shape of a jaguar rearing on...
  19. General Shotgun Discussions
    I have a Western Field Montgomery Ward & Co model 30, 20 Ga shotgun that I trying to find out the age of. Any help is appreciated.
  20. Shotgun ID & Value
    I acquired an old shotgun with no marks except a stamp with a j9 and possibly a small "T" in a circle. The barrel is 18.25 inches. It's a single shot break barrel. Any ideas? Please and thanks.
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