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remington 1900 dbl question

redman.com1redman.com1 Member Posts: 718 ✭✭
edited November 2014 in Ask the Experts
hello, I have a Remington model 1900 double barrel in 98% condition. super solid, super tight! was going to let a friend borrow it for deer hunting. will it be safe to shoot with modern 2 3/4 inch buckshot? thanks
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  • charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,572 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wouldn't do it. Could be Damascus barrels.
    http://www.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=18601

    870's and 500/590 are cheap especially used.

    Better patterns are with cylinder or even improved cylinder.
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  • redman.com1redman.com1 Member Posts: 718 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    no , not Damascus. nitro steel
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  • eastbankeastbank Member Posts: 4,052 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a 12ga remingtom model 1900 with 32" steel barrels and proofed made in 1906 that i shoot at old timer days at our trap range(i even shot a 25-25 with it) and i would not be afraid to shoot a few rounds of buckshot in it. if your gun is in good condition i say it will be ok,but have a gunsmith check it out first. according to T.S. uncle albert,one of the i don,t give a crap crowd.
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shot trap with a steel barrel L.C. Smith Hammer Gun all one summer .
    I would have no qualms about some buck shot 2&3/4 inch in yours
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  • thorhammerthorhammer Member Posts: 991 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do you know for sure the gun takes 2 3/4" shells? Most of those old

    Remington 1900's took 2 5/8" shells back in the day.

    You have a $1500.00 dollar gun that you are lending to a buddy in 98%

    condition, and what will you say when it comes back in 89% condition.

    just my .02 cents
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  • ithaca4meithaca4me Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I love the old Doubles have quiet a few. thorhammer is right 2 5/8 chambers if original and a 98% 100yr old gun to a friend for shooting deer. That friend better look like Sandra Bullock 20yrs ago and be willing to return the favor [:p]. Otherwise give your friend a hundred dollars tell him to go buy a NEF single shot 12ga and you will still be friends.
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