tweedledee Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 (edited) I phoned yesterday about the sporter .chap couldn't find it and didn't return my call or I'd probably have bought it Edited August 6 by tweedledee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Already sold to wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 I tried the Diamond Grade yesterday. My lowest score in the last 40 years. I will stick to my Salvinelli Monaco and leave the other guns for my lads and grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 8 hours ago, Gordon R said: I tried the Diamond Grade yesterday. My lowest score in the last 40 years. I will stick to my Salvinelli Monaco and leave the other guns for my lads and grandson. Were you shooting trap or sporting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted August 8 Author Report Share Posted August 8 Well I was around about my normal scoring.Which considering I had never shot it before i was extremely happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 On 04/08/2022 at 17:52, wisdom said: A gunshop fairly near to me has a 101 xtr diamongrade in. Are there any particular problems to look out for?It looks to be in good order from the photos. Biggest problem is spares and any one telling you that you can get them from the States or where ever should have a go at getting them for you . ,Have a really close look at the ejector hammers/kickers for signs of cracks as these do tend to break .There is also a tendency for a cocking problem due to wear on the forend cam , but any competent gunsmith can put this right without a big bill ,Strikers and main /ejector springs can be made or adapted . Personally I think they are generally over priced for an obsolete gun but have always liked them for there handling compared to guns of a similar vintage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Hello, from what gunman has mentioned, buying one of our old favourites the spares and repairs must now be considered for many O/Us that we purchased back in the 1970s /80s , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 If in the unlikely event it should need fixing ,you won’t have any problem getting it sorted by any competent gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted August 9 Author Report Share Posted August 9 Thanks all for the comments and advice.All duly noted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted Wednesday at 10:47 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:47 (edited) Quote Were you shooting trap or sporting? Sporting. It was fine on going away clays. If I shoot any DTL, I would use it or leave it in cabinet for usage when any of my lads have a shoot. I won't be using it in a hurry. 🙂 Edited Wednesday at 12:27 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted Wednesday at 11:34 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:34 46 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Sporting. It was fine on going away clays. If I shoot and DTL, I would use it or leave it in cabinet for usage when any of my lads have a shoot. I won't be using it in a hurry. 🙂 Fair enough. Must admit I’m now salivating a bit at the thought of one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted Thursday at 10:18 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:18 On 09/08/2022 at 12:50, holloway said: If in the unlikely event it should need fixing ,you won’t have any problem getting it sorted by any competent gunsmith. All comes down to manhours and hourly rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted Thursday at 10:29 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:29 10 minutes ago, Gunman said: All comes down to manhours and hourly rates As with anything yes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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