PeteM:
I hope that I am not hyjacking the thread but do have a Meriden question and not worth a new one.
My Meriden Arms Co. 12 gauge hammer gun is the same as the one in DGJ Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2005 article by James Tyson but for the following.
My gun's breech balls are not nearly so elongated and more modern looking. The serial number is 237XX and therefore a later gun.
The barrels are 30 inch and seem to be 5 band Star Damascus.
It has The Meriden Fire Arms Co on the sidelocks.
All else seems to be the same.
Thus far, I have failed to ID the grade and now that I am thinking of passing it on, this would be helpful.
Thanks in advanced and my best,
John
