theshootist Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Wow that's some fantastic figure in that stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green hornet Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dave779 said: Mine is a 1980 Police/Wingmaster model as confirmed by Remington with the serial number, however some kind person has put woodwork on made from a Walnut Crotch apparently. Do you know the difference between the Police model back then compared to a Wingmaster please ? Hi Dave the police had the 18inch or 20inch plain cylinder barrel and the corn cob forend.Mine was originally 20inch according to Remington.The standard wingmasters had 26inch onwards vented barrels and standard forend.Also checkering on the stock and forend that the police never had.The older police 80s models like ours had wingmaster stamped on the receiver but the late 80s ones was stamped police and had 3inch chambers. Edited November 5, 2021 by Green hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave779 Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Green hornet said: Hi Dave the police had the 18inch or 20inch plain cylinder barrel and the corn cob forend.Mine was originally 20inch according to Remington.The standard wingmasters had 26inch onwards vented barrels and standard forend.Also checkering on the stock and forend that the police never had.The older police 80s models like ours had wingmaster stamped on the receiver but the late 80s ones was stamped police and had 3inch chambers. Thanks for that, mine has a 1975 26" imp cylinder choke barrel that someone replaced for UK use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 An interesting summary from my favourite Canadian collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 07:17, theshootist said: An interesting summary from my favourite Canadian collector. Can’t argue with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 After posting my ambidextrous safety catch on the DIY thread, it occurred to me that I had not posted my Deerslayer on the pump club; Love this gun! another coming soon watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) Another joins the family! Thanks Henry! This Nice condition, unmolested, 1960 example is my second 'sweet 16', 16 gauge model 37. Originally a 24" improved cylinder (as manufactured) it sports a factory fitted 'deluxe Poly Choke/ compensator' which seems to have been a popular modification on 16 gauge guns back then, this adds 3" to the barrel length Nicely figured, undamaged wood under much aged and dark finish, I think this one will restore very nicely, thank you! Only downs are one slightly chewed screw head and a missing butt plate, but hey, I have to have something to do! A complete component level strip down is on the cards over the next few days and will hopefully reveal internals as good as the outside, it certainly feels good, slick as all its siblings are and this is one of my favourite gauges for clays and the odd pigeons Almost 62 years old and solid as the day it left the factory, I do love these guns! Edited November 24, 2021 by impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 22/11/2021 at 16:32, impala59 said: After posting my ambidextrous safety catch on the DIY thread, it occurred to me that I had not posted my Deerslayer on the pump club; Love this gun! another coming soon watch this space! That looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 No problem Roland! It's a lovely honest gun but sadly for me I need the space. I like that Ithaca went to the trouble to make a smaller receiver, rather than just sticking a smaller barrel on a 12 bore receiver, which happens with so many modern over and unders. I love that there is a 'slug' setting on the poly choke! No plastic in sight on these guns, just milled and forged steel and wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Got another pump gun in my safe. Unfortunately this one was a shooting buddies that hasn’t bothered renewing his cert. It’s another Supernova and only here while it sells. I’m going to enjoy shooting it tho while I have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 I know I shouldn't but, how much is the supernova please? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Anyone came across a mossberg 500 than jams once fired.will not pump back .it takes a a lot of force to eject the case.And its not a fired round jamming in the barrel btw this is a gun issue not a cartridge one..Im told its the lugs than hold the feed ramp in place.its only happened twice but once is enough???? Edited January 23, 2022 by bishop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, bishop said: Anyone came across a mossberg 500 than jams once fired.will not pump back .it takes a a lot of force to eject the case.And its not a fired round jamming in the barrel btw this is a gun issue not a cartridge one..Im told its the lugs than hold the feed ramp in place.its only happened twice but once is enough???? When you say jams when fired do distinguish that from releasing the slide with a cartridge chambered? Obviously you’ve considered the cartridge expansion etc. I have 12g & 410 neither exhibit this issue D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 nope not expansion you can have the spent case exposed and its still stuck fast inside the mechanism 3 minutes ago, Downforce said: When you say jams when fired do distinguish that from releasing the slide with a cartridge chambered? Obviously you’ve considered the cartridge expansion etc. I have 12g & 410 neither exhibit this issue D Mossberg 500 problems - Bing video this is the issue i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, bishop said: nope not expansion you can have the spent case exposed and its still stuck fast inside the mechanism Mossberg 500 problems - Bing video this is the issue i have. Good to know that can happen and to watch out for those pivots being recessed D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Hello from a dull Devon, Whilst in the midst of a protracted coterminous renewal (a six month saga!!) I came across this little gem from September 1942 giving detailed instructions for the use, maintenance, stripping and reassembly of these shotguns for use by the US Army. I've been interested in US WW2 vehicles, militaria and firearms for 50+years but never come across this before. Sorry I can't show you more of this fascinating and relevant (to me) historic publication Hope 'pumpers' all enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 A good find Steve the American Military have always written good technical manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, stevethejeep said: Hello from a dull Devon, Whilst in the midst of a protracted coterminous renewal (a six month saga!!) I came across this little gem from September 1942 giving detailed instructions for the use, maintenance, stripping and reassembly of these shotguns for use by the US Army. I've been interested in US WW2 vehicles, militaria and firearms for 50+years but never come across this before. Sorry I can't show you more of this fascinating and relevant (to me) historic publication Hope 'pumpers' all enjoy That is really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Great find. Do you think you could digitise it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 Thank you for the kind remarks, I've no idea how to digitise it Scrumbag, waaay above my paygrade !! Only recently found out how to cook meat 'ere! Seriously as it's 80yrs old this year I'd be reluctant to force it open 'flat' as might destroy the spine and bindings as probably not top quality to begin with, being a 'industrial' publication. There's a local printer/bookbinder in Tiverton, I might see if he's any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 3 hours ago, stevethejeep said: I've no idea how to digitise it Scrumbag, You’ve already digitised several pages by taking pictures but depending on how many pages there are, you could just walk it down to your nearest printers and ask them to scan it for you I don’t think that’s normally expensive but I’d be happy to chip in if I can get a copy 🙂 D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hello again, I've recently stumbled across the Marlin 1898 pump, which I'd not heard of before. I wasn't aware that Marlin made p/a shotguns (I've had several of their excellent rifles) This shotgun bears more than a passing resemblance to JMB's design the Winchester 1897. Has anyone had a 'hands on' experience or better still fired one? I've not heard of a Marlin shotgun before, but they renowned for good quality lever action rifles pre the Ruger takeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Marlins are well worth looking at Steve, I regretfully missed one at auction a while back. As you say their rifles are good quality (except later model rear sights which seem to split at a puff of wind!) and you would not be disappointed with one of their pumps. With regards to the manual, as scrumbag intimated, digitising (photographing/scanning) could probably be easily done by your local printer, as a bookbinder they would also assess the fragility and suitability for reproducing. I really want to read this manual too! Also happy to contribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hi one and all, found these reproductions available at very modest cost from within the UK hope this helps you fellow 'pumpers'. Let me know how you get on. Impala, do I recognise the '37DS posted Nov 22?? Damn fine gun! I have had a 1960s Marlin 39A Mountie for decades which is a wonderful gun, equal favourite rifle to my Winchester 62a pump which is another old friend. Best Wishes Steve The US Army WWII Shotgun Handbook_ Shotguns, All Types - War Department Technical Manual, 1942 (TM 9-285) - Full Size Edition by Media, Carlile_ As New (2019) _ GreatBookPricesUK.html The US Army WWII Shotgun Handbook_ Shotguns, All Types - War Department Technical Manual, 1942 (TM 9-285) - Full Size Edition by Media, Carlile_ As New (2019) _ GreatBookPricesUK (1).html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Thanks very much! I have three of the guns on that index.. I'm sure the rest would be very hard to find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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