Hello, all,
Received for a close friend on friday a NID 16, serial 4496XX, a 1927 vintage gun, I believe. Cocking indicators are present. The gun came from Wildwood, and was cheap, about $1000. Not mentioned by the dealer, was a nasty crack in the wrist, which caught my eye. Friend is only interested in hunting with it, and will send the gun to Kearcher for a cleaning (it desperately needs this) and to see what can be done with the crack in the stock. The barrels were reblued and varnish sloppped on the stock at one time, otherwise, it appears barn fresh. Perfectly suited for his idea of pheasants with Eley ammunition, I made him a believer whacking roosters with my Tobin 16 with the same loads. His other double is a Savage Fox model B, so this is a step up. It is a very nice handling gun. 28" Mod/Full, with a pistol grip and splinter, no cast, and plenty of drop.
Stamped everywhere the serial number is stamped, is a capitol letter F. I don't know what it means, and if anyone here does, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
Thanks in advance.
Best,
Ted
