Originally Posted by ellenbr
I find it interesting that the medallion is atop the stock?

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Regarding the weight stamped on the tubeset, 1,170 kg in this case, my Trusty, Dusty, Kitchen scales measure the mass @ 1,153 kg, which has a net difference of 6/10ths of an Ounce. Tubeset length is 68 cm on the nose.

So, let's say you have you have a stamp of 1,170 kg for the tubeset. What is state of the tubeset when measured and how much honing, etc. might be performed after the weight measurement? Too, I assume the sling swivels were not installed when the weight measurement was preformed?


Hochachtungsvoll,

Raimey
rse
as per the wirnsberger/steindler text; the rules effective 23 june, 1924, most barrel makings disappeared, leaving only CHOKE and CH B RAYE. bores were determined 8.6" (22cm) from breech, and CHOKE indicated .008 or greater constriction - but without marking the degree of choke. thus the 16.9 would be the bore, and degree of choke would be measured in reference to that....so you have .016 & .020, or there abouts....

didn't see the 3% weight differential reference in my quick look, but that agrees with my (old) memory...and from that same source, i believe the weight was taken when barrel set was finished (but perhaps prior to bluing).

hard not to like a nice light, well made 16, with useful choking - enjoy it in good health.

best regards,

tom

"it's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards."
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