Back in the 1960s, I shot a 20 gauge Flues for 3-4 seasons doing upland hunting. Gun had some issues, barrels had been cut, likely from 28 to 26". Chokes were marked as 2/4 but the remaining amount was more like I/C & choke which was great for my purpose. A "Whiteline" recoil pad had been installed & chambers were lengthened to 2 3/4". Weight was 6lbs even.

At that point in my life, I had not heard of the frame problem with the Fluese & it has steel smokeless powder proofed barrels so I shot it regularly. My standard load was the 2 DE-1 Oz load. I never shot anything heavier & only precious few of the 2 DE 7/8 Oz loads. I shot it until the ribs popped loose & retired it. In hindsight, I highly suspect they had been "Hot Salt" blued. I did know better than that then but assumed anyone who had re-blued it would likewise, guess I was wrong.

I actually shot it quite well & can recall a few doubles on the covey rise while "Bird" hunting. My Dad & I was doing quite a bit of Beagle Hound running then & it was Bad Medicine on those Be-Bopping cottontails as well.

It never developed a frame problem although I realize now it was actually designed & built for the 2 DE - 7/8 OZ load

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