JDog Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 For years I have scoffed at those shooters who cannot shoot with a 12 bore yet choose to go down in calibre to a 20 bore. Today I have done the same. Scoff no more. On his recent post concerning childhood memories the Famous Ditchman told of how he first encountered the female form. It was a straightforward business transaction between him (aged 8) and a girl (aged 9). In attempting to do something similar, though not for the first time, I chased a young Lady all the way to Corfu where she was a Villa girl for the summer. This is the summer equivalent of a Chalet girl. The chase was successful. However returning to my own abode late one evening I fell off my two wheeled motorised transport and broke both of my wrists. Whether this accident was due to the sheer power of the vehicle (49cc) or alcohol I couldn't possibly say. You may think that my mind is wandering back to those halcyon days and I suppose I am but to get to the rather laboured point my wrists are becoming arthritic and handling my 12 bores is not always easy so I decided yesterday to go for a 20 bore and that is what I have bought today. The gun is a Winchester Model 101 with 28'' barrels. It is thirty years old and it is in very good condition. The action is almost as tight as if it was new and I am delighted with my find. Like a child on Xmas morning wanting to get out and try his new bicycle I couldn't wait to get out and after giving the thing a thorough cleaning I went to a roosting wood and fired 25 shots at incoming pigeons with pleasing results. However I do feel that the pigeons in Lincolnshire and the pheasants in Gloucestershire on the 6th January should still feel pretty safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Sold my 101 years ago and regretted it since. Hope you enjoy it fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Very nice JD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Lovely gun I have always liked winchesters. Great find let me know if you ever decide to sell it!! 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 A very nice gun JD, looks in excellent nick. I had the pleasure of the famous Ditchman's company today for a couple of hours, collecting a refurbished Atco mower. Boy has he made it good, run's like a new 'un now. We also had a trade with pigeon decoying equipment. Manual and mechanical. Pull the string and the birds wings flap, controllably. Brilliant bit of kit. He also spins a very good yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Fabulous choice in my opinion. Lovely gun, and in pristine condition. I am an avid 101 fan, have owned many and still own two, one of which is the 12 bore version of the gun you have just bought, which was like yours, a sleeper, when I found it. They handle and swing like a dream and I would be very surprised if, given time, you don't grow to feel it is an extension of yourself when in the field. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 hello, i had one to JDog and that was about 30 years ago, a cracking shotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Fantastic handling guns , I had one and loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I prefer your other gun personally, but i see your predicament. Looks very good for it's age though. No doubt you will soon get in your groove with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Looks like a cracker ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 A mint 101 and a fine excuse to own one in 20 bore, enjoy it and don't forget the chalet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 That looks very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I think it's ugly. Looks like a Baikal. Edited December 22, 2015 by Farma Geddon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Fantastic, I hope it makes you smile each time you shoot with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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