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topgun #606611 11/21/21 09:54 AM
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so then, in a manner of speaking, the 28 gauge Elsie is still "In the family"possession? Good to know. RWTF


"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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"so then, in a manner of speaking, the 28 gauge Elsie is still "In the family" possession?

A close friend of the family of the original owner, and an individual who is also a member of the "family" of Smith collectors.

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Iam glad to hear that. When I think of the shotguns that fell into a extreme state of neglect, from the collection of the late Ernest Hemingway, among them left behind at the Finca in Cuba-- a 20 ga.M21, a .410 bore M42 and a .410 bore L.C.Smith field grade with ejectors and DT--makes me want to barf. If you have a strong stomach, you can see these and others in the second edition of Silvio Calabai & others "Hemingway''s Guns.RWTF.."There is No excuse for a rusty weapon" USMC mantra..


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ed good #606800 11/22/21 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ed good
well then, how bout you post here info about anutter rare doublegon thats more to your liking...

an dont the rest of youse guys be shy...

hopefully this thread will provide us with an opportunity to learn more about rare examples of doubleguns that most of us have never seen.

I have an early and extremely rare Daw shotgun, made in 1866. It is so far ahead of its time, people aren't aware of how rare it is.

Being made in 1866 is rare enough to survive, but the condition of this gun and the innovative aspects of it are groundbreaking for 1866. It is a centerfire gun made for outside primed centerfire shells. I doubt you will see anything like this as early as this gun.

I still take birds with it every fall...

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Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is, listening to Texans..John Steinbeck
ed good #606811 11/22/21 06:39 PM
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yes, quite unusual and modern looking for a gun made in 1866...and in wonderful condition...thanks for sharing it with us all here...

and it appears that you live in a grouse hunters paradise...

Last edited by ed good; 11/23/21 08:20 AM.

keep it simple and keep it safe...
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