Why do the Nickel Steel guns feel so much better balenced than the Proof Steel guns? The pre-1930 guns all seem to handle just a bit better. Another question: when did the 16-bores go to 2 3/4-inch chambers? Last question: the magazine stop on my little 16 isn't working quite right. How tough is this to remedy?
1. Buttstock dimensions. Generally, prewars have a bit more drop, and are a bit less bulky overall. Prewar field wood is often quite light in weight and non-figured. Very early guns have less well-defined (think POW) pistol grip.
2. Around SN 500k. Some below 500k are 2 3/4".
3. Define "isn't working quite right". You do know the shell stop on M-12s and 42s is a projection on the bottom of the bolt (in conjunction with the shell plate). They position the next round such that the base sits outside the mag tube. In this respect they differ from most other repeaters.
Sam
