But, a question I’ve always had is if you know a gun is prone to cracking, why are people interested in them? We have collectively known that 20 gauge Flues guns often end up cracked. That sounds like a great reason to step up into a NID, or a Western Arms, or a Nitro, or, some other piece of Americana that doesn’t have a bad reputation. Unless you are into hanging them on the wall, what is the draw of these guns?
Best,
Ted
I believe it's the "lightweight" thing Ted.
I've had 2 Flues 20's, one was a late gun, 1925, 28", 2-3/4" and looked like an NID with the full rounded side reinforcements, weighed about 6-9. Stout gun.
The other was an early gun, 1915, 30", 2-1/2", lighter, slanted side reinforcements, 5-12, almost a full pound less with longer barrels. This is the type you see cracked. I shot it with low pressure RST's, handled nicely. Sold for a good price, the guy wanted a light gun.
