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I've come across what I think would be a pretty nice "project gun." It's a Damascus 12 SxS in pretty decent condition. The workmanship and fitting seems to be above average. The wood and color case also seems to be better than average. Other than a serial # the only marking is on the sideplates and that is "San Joaquin Field Gun." There's no proof marks anywhere, so I'm guessing it's probably American made. Also guessing that it's a house brand name for a "hardware store" gun. I've done some research but have come up with nothing. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks!

Craig

Post some pics and leave your feelings at home.

I usually don't reply to morons, idiots or dimwits, but in your case I'll make an exception and a suggestion.

If you haven't already, do us all a favor and get yourself sterilized. I really think the gene pool has been diluted enough.

Thanks in advance.

Could you please post a photo?

I don't have the gun here, I'll try to get some pics in the next few days.

I give the guy 'two stars' good advice and look at the thanks I get.

Religion is not an issue with me Craig...and I don't hold it it against a guy for being dimwitted.

Thanks in Advance.

I have an Ithaca collecting friend who has a gun marked San Joaquin. I don't recall if it has the 'field gun' mark. The gun is an Ithaca Flues model If I remember correctly. If you see the gun again, post its sn and look for internal Ithaca markings.

Here's some pictures of the San Joaquin. Judging from the buttplate it's an early Ithaca. A Crass, a Flues? Barrels are 30". 3 position automatic safety.

[IMG]http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll300/craigster48/Ithica002.jpg[/IMG]

It's a Lewis Quality 1? with twist tubes from say, 1902? I think there is a castle or fort in California near San Fran. or Sacremento with the name San Joaquin. Interesting find.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
rse

The San Joaquin Valley in CA is probably about 400 miles long, north to south. It runs from the Tehachapi mountains in the south to north of the Sacramento Delta, along the western side of the Sierra Nevada. It's a very big area. There have always been a lot of duck clubs in the valley, as well as lots of rough shooting.