impala59 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not really as my left eye is so dominant that I get a good sight picture when in the left shoulder. (I have started shootings clays from my left shoulder) Anyway a third sight would be 😜 silly ! Wouldn't it? Maybe the whole idea is a bit off the wall, unfortunately work is preventing me from live testing at the moment. I will report any success ( or failure) in due course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opossum Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) I had eye dominance worries so I tried shooting my Ithaca from my left shoulder - I had horrible form and bruised the heck out of my shoulder but still sonehow ended up with the score I usually get The dual red dots is an interesting idea though! Edited March 8, 2017 by Opossum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Evening Gentlemen, I've spent more of the kids inheritance today as I stumbled across a 1907 Winchester 1897 Black Diamond in beautiful unmolested condition. I've paid for it but got to return with my ticket to collect, as I was 'just passing by'. Sold one about 3yrs ago, and regretted it, but this is in better condition all round. Will make a good companion to the Winchester 62A and the M37. Do I get 'Pumper of the Month' award Impala?? Regards to all Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Evening Gentlemen, I've spent more of the kids inheritance today as I stumbled across a 1907 Winchester 1897 Black Diamond in beautiful unmolested condition. I've paid for it but got to return with my ticket to collect, as I was 'just passing by'. Sold one about 3yrs ago, and regretted it, but this is in better condition all round. Will make a good companion to the Winchester 62A and the M37. Do I get 'Pumper of the Month' award Impala?? Regards to all Steve Unmolested as in S1? Sounds fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Evening Scully, Apparently it came from a local country house where the grandfather brought it home prior to WW1,(it's a 1907 gun) which he didn't survive due to his Webley Fosbery, his 80yr old grandson gave it up ( plus some beautiful English side by sides) recently. The guy whom I bought it from, looked upon it as I do some Eastern European products, hence i was able to relieve him of his problem! Steve PS photos....... eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Evening Scully, Apparently it came from a local country house where the grandfather brought it home prior to WW1,(it's a 1907 gun) which he didn't survive due to his Webley Fosbery, his 80yr old grandson gave it up ( plus some beautiful English side by sides) recently. The guy whom I bought it from, looked upon it as I do some Eastern European products, hence i was able to relieve him of his problem! Steve PS photos....... eventually! Pics.................Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks Steve; would love to see pics too. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great find! Pictures please! Great find! Pictures please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Some unanswered questions/points I've noticed from reading back a few pages: There IS a dedicated Remington 870, 24" barrel with rifle sights, smoothbore. But, it's a Mossberg production item, never been a Remington factory product. Tried both UK importers of Mossberg = good luck, neither expressed knowledge OR interest in these barrels! Wartime U.S. serviceman imported Winchester 42, nice find. No photos yet though...hint, hint. Pumps with scopes. Used to run my 870 Express with a saddle mount & dedicated shotgun scope: fed with home loaded Lyman sabot slugs...great fun & surprisingly accurate. Don't have a S1 870 for PSG/TSG anymore so got the scope/mount up for sale on a few sites. Target shotgun is good fun AND is not dependant on S1 type pumps/autos...S2 are very acceptable, as are hammerguns, single barrels, bolt actions, etc. TSG is also a cheap sport with low annual membership fees. Not found a BPS yet...seem to be tripping over bargain A5's & other deals too good to pass up. Still hoping to find a 10-bore BPS too, or a Mag-10 Got a very nice 20-bore Wingmaster last year. Had an ugly wooden butt extension added...an hour of careful work with several sharp things saw the gun back to factory condition. It's a doozey! Not rolled any slugs for it yet, sorting through mold type & dia options. Looking at .585 ball as easiest route. ....more later as swmbo just arrived home! Edited March 12, 2017 by saddler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Some unanswered questions/points I've noticed from reading back a few pages: There IS a dedicated Remington 870, 24" barrel with rifle sights, smoothbore. But, it's a Mossberg production item, never been a Remington factory product. Tried both UK importers of Mossberg = good luck, neither expressed knowledge OR interest in these barrels! Wartime U.S. serviceman imported Winchester 42, nice find. No photos yet though...hint, hint. Pumps with scopes. Used to run my 870 Express with a saddle mount & dedicated shotgun scope: fed with home loaded Lyman sabot slugs...great fun & surprisingly accurate. Don't have a S1 870 for PSG/TSG anymore so got the scope/mount up for sale on a few sites. Target shotgun is good fun AND is not dependant on S1 type pumps/autos...S2 are very acceptable, as are hammerguns, single barrels, bolt actions, etc. TSG is also a cheap sport with low annual membership fees. Not found a BPS yet...seem to be tripping over bargain A5's & other deals too good to pass up. Still hoping to find a 10-bore BPS too, or a Mag-10 Got a very nice 20-bore Wingmaster last year. Had an ugly wooden butt extension added...an hour of careful work with several sharp things saw the gun back to factory condition. It's a doozey! Not rolled any slugs for it yet, sorting through mold type & dia options. Looking at .585 ball as easiest route. ....more later as swmbo just arrived home! Hi Saddler, yes afraid I drew a blank with the importers too on the Mossberg barrels. Get a BPS, you'll love it. Just so slick. I have a BPS and a Supernova and reckon they are the finest pumps ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 +1 on the BPS.. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Been after a 10-ga BPS since a batch came into Browning while I was working there. Like the plain 12-ga models too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Been after a 10-ga BPS since a batch came into Browning while I was working there. Like the plain 12-ga models too. I think Kevin Willcox of Tidepool may have one for sale.... Also Lakeland Guns, Workington (http://www.lakelandguns.co.uk/) at least they had one advertised on Facebook for a while. KR, Scrummy Edited March 13, 2017 by Scrumbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 daveyandson.co.uk Marcus is very helpful and often has a BPS somewhere. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 daveyandson.co.uk Marcus is very helpful and often has a BPS somewhere. David. That's true, they were very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 There was a trader with a number of brand new BPSs for sale last year advertising on one of the sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) That was Davey & Sons, wasn't it? Edited March 14, 2017 by CaptainBeaky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yes, that is right. The link does seem to work. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hi. I'm still trying to find an Ithaca DS Police Special. Anyone know where there's one for sale. I've just bought a SuperNova to shoot PSG in standard manual group, I have an 870 set up for target shotgun with a hawk slug scope and just need a bit of an old school riot gun to keep them company. Cash waiting and already have a vacant slot specifically for this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 There was a trader with a number of brand new BPSs for sale last year advertising on one of the sites. There is a 1980 one on gun* now. Looks in great condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hi. I'm still trying to find an Ithaca DS Police Special. Anyone know where there's one for sale. I've just bought a SuperNova to shoot PSG in standard manual group, I have an 870 set up for target shotgun with a hawk slug scope and just need a bit of an old school riot gun to keep them company. Cash waiting and already have a vacant slot specifically for this gun. Sounds great! Pics or it didn't happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethejeep Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Morning Gents, I've just stumbled across (do a lot of that these days!) three yes 3 Winchester 1897's on Gunstar, 2x 12 gauge and a 16, vendor's in Wales and very strong money especially the 16! Never seen three for sale before, even in an auction. I'm collecting mine more locally sometime this week so watch this space Still recovering from that debacle in Dublin yesterday............. the 5 Pilchards beckons again! Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Morning Gents, I've just stumbled across (do a lot of that these days!) three yes 3 Winchester 1897's on Gunstar, 2x 12 gauge and a 16, vendor's in Wales and very strong money especially the 16! Never seen three for sale before, even in an auction. I'm collecting mine more locally sometime this week so watch this space Still recovering from that debacle in Dublin yesterday............. the 5 Pilchards beckons again! Regards Steve I saw those as well. I really fancy the "Brush" gun but at nearly £3k it's a lot, I've not got a slot for it and I'm not sure I could bring myself to have a good condition 1897 chopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I picked up a Winchester model 12 take down on Saturday. It was made in the late 1940s. Built like a tank and doesn't rattle when you shake it. Very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I picked up a Winchester model 12 take down on Saturday. It was made in the late 1940s. Built like a tank and doesn't rattle when you shake it. Very impressed. The cased S1 example I sold some years ago is an act I will always regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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