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It is #4012 Model 1900 Fine Twist
New Era Nitro Hammerless
12 GA, Side by side

Made in 1923.

Paid $350 bucks for it.

So how did I do?

Also the previous owner suggest light load for shells. Anyone got any brands they would recommend?

 

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knowing very little about shotguns, I can say it sure does look pretty!

 

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Seriously? Where are you finding these deals?

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Seriously? Where are you finding these deals?

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He started out with $400 and I talked him down to $350. I have no idea what these run for on the market.

 

[ShotgunPro]

Looks like fun!

 

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He started out with $400 and I talked him down to $350. I have no idea what these run for on the market.

IMO it looks clean and the wood is bright. even if you only display it for art, its beautiful. I know people that spend more than $350 for some ugly piece of sht decoration thing they set in their living room and make people look at when they visit.

 

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So which rounds should I use?

RST Shotshells

Gamebore 12 2.5" Pure Gold #7 (25/box)-Ballistic Products

 

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IMO it looks clean and the wood is bright. even if you only display it for art, its beautiful. I know people that spend more than $350 for some ugly piece of sht decoration thing they set in their living room and make people look at when they visit.

That thing oozes class

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So which rounds should I use?

RST Shotshells

Gamebore 12 2.5" Pure Gold #7 (25/box)-Ballistic Products

not for nothin' I have been watching the pawn shows on TV and they tend to not want to use a modern load in older barrels because of manufacturing process in the steel and with age sometimes there are cracks you can't really see all that easily.

it might be worth it to you to get it inspected unless you already did or are just confident in it.

not that I put a lot of stock in whats on tv but it makes sense. maybe someone that knows about it can toss in their 2 cents on it.

That thing oozes class

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it does.

 

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Looks good man!
Seems like a really decent price IMO...

 

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Is that a damascus barrel? If so, a modern full power load could be dangerous. Have a knowledgeable gunsmith give you some advice.

 

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Is that a damascus barrel? If so, a modern full power load could be dangerous. Have a knowledgeable gunsmith give you some advice.

looking at the barrel in this pic makes me think it is.

 

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looking at the barrel in this pic makes me think it is.

You are correct. Fine twisted as it says.

 

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You are correct. Fine twisted as it says.

I didn't know it was the same thing.

 

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ArmyGuy, that vertical banding in the barrel may indicate a Damascus barrel. I'd strongly suggest having it looked at before you shoot it. Nice looking piece!

Oops. 'Bout 3 posts too late!

 

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ArmyGuy, that vertical banding in the barrel may indicate a Damascus barrel. I'd strongly suggest having it looked at before you shoot it. Nice looking piece!

Oops. 'Bout 3 posts too late!

I will take your advice and have my smith look at it.

 

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the more I look at it the more I like it.

 

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the more I look at it the more I like it.

The more I look at it, the more :banghead: I get that I can never come across a deal like this!

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the more I look at it the more I like it.

You should see it in person!

 

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You should see it in person!

that's probably a bad idea. I cant be fallin' in love with any more weapons for a while. I have seriously overspent lately and you probably wouldn't want to sell anyway.