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Good evening all,
My name is Andy and I am new to double guns (or any shotguns for that matter). I have been eyeing a couples of shotguns (hamerless and hammer) from Thad's and will initiate a purchase soon. Firstly, I am looking for a competent double gunsmith/FFL dealer in the Washington D.C/Northern Virginia area who can exam the guns for me. Please let me know if you have a favorite gunsmith that can examine damascus barrels in this area. Secondly, I am soliciting your advice on questions to ask Thad regarding hammer guns before I spend the money for inspections. Thank you all in advance for all your help. Andy
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flatsixcrazy:
The list is just short of infinite. What are you going hunt/shoot with the doubles? Tube length, type, choke, chamber lenghts are just a start. Stock length of pull, grip, dims. of drop at comb & heel-these are dimensions that fit you. Next, I guess would be Country of origin and type of locks(back-action, bar in wood, rebounding, nonrebounding). An idea of what you intend to use it for would help.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
Last edited by ellenbr; 12/27/07 07:04 PM.
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Tell us what they are....this place is full of oppinions.
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They are T. Wild composed pair top lever hammer nitro 12ga SxS, SPG stocks are 14 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/4, 28" SK & M, 28" SK & F, DT, scroll engraved, 6 1/2lbs, cased, excellent....$3,495. My intent for these guns are to shoot sporting clays and occasional upland hunting, and for starting a gun collection. Does the price seems fair to you?. Andy
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Does the composed pair, not matched, have 65mm chambers?
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Make:
Model:
Serial number:
Year of production:
BARREL:
Length:
Shortened?Yes or No
Bore:
Choke:
Chamber length:
Original Proof of chamber:
Still in proof? yes no
Reproof? Yes No
Type of proofs:
Barrel thickness:
Bore diameter:
Dents:
Pitting:
Name on barrel
Fluid steel/ Damascus
Ejector/Nonejector
Finish and amount present:
Refinished?
On the face? Yes No
Type of rib
Condition of rib:
Action:
Sidelock/Boxlock
Opening system:
Engraving:
Condition of engraving:
Type of finish______
Name on action:
Crossbolt: Yes or No
Sideclips:Yes or No
Proof marks:
Screw condition:
Wear on ejectors:
Finish on action and condition:
ForendType:
Wood condition:
Fit:
Stock:
LOP:to heel___;to toe___;to center___
Bend:at comb____;heel____
Cast:
Wood to metal fit:
Pad? Yes or NoDescription of pad______
Thickness of pad:
Chequered butt? Yes or no
Description of butt:
Wood condition/description:
Cracks:
Patches or repairs:
Description of wood:
Condition of chequering:
Pitch:
Trigger/Trigger guard
Single or double
Trigger pull:
Type of trigger guard:
Condition of trigger guard:
Miscellaneous:
Ejectors work:Yes or NO
Position of top lever
Seller:
Price:
Warranty :
Inspection period:
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I'm not Wild about Thomas Wild guns. Those are some very plain guns....I guess for both of them with the case it's not a bad price, if that's what you are looking for. I look at the case as useless.
The Churchill he has listed looks like it might be a nice gun...the pictures are so bad it's hard to tell very much about it.
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Whether a T. Wild case or not, I consider a case, along with a hard or soft Leg O' Mutton, about as important as the forend. On the vintage cases there's always the intoxicating smell of burnt powder, leather & gun oil. Maybe someone should make a cologne??
One looks to have rebounding hammers and I would venture to guess that the chambers are 65mm. A pic of the barrel flats would provide much info.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
rse
Last edited by ellenbr; 12/27/07 09:08 PM.
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Thanks for the advice. It seems that I have lots to learn from you guys/gals. I thought T. Wild was a "best" gunmaker and that composed pair was a pair of guns that was made accompanying each other. I may have been confused on both accounts. I also thought that a cased pair is desireable as well. I guess I am going to hold off purchasing a gun and hang around here for a while longer to get a little smater :-). Andy
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Andy:
If you are new to doubles, and there are guys here with decades of experience over me, I wouldn't cut my teeth on a composed pair of hammerguns. I prefer them but most folk I shoot with can't fanthom why I'd bring a short chambered hammergun afield. Your quest for a "best" gunmaker will futher have to be defined as to which proof house the longarm went thru which will spark even more debate.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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