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Need help i.d. old sxs double barrel

KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have an old side by side double barrel in twelve gauge I can not i.d. There are no markings whatsoever on the barrels. The only number I can find is on the receiver under the barrels 239xxx. The barrels are 30" and it has outside hammers. The barrels look to be put together 3 1/2" from the breech.The bluing is different and it has a mark like dovetailing all the way around the barrel.I'm satisfied it came from the factory that way. the barrels are not damascus.Someone told me it might be a cheap gun from spain? It has nice walnut wood with hand checkering. The action seems tight. Think its safe to shoot? It seems to me there should be a makers mark or something to help identify? Anyone have any ideas?
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  • talontalon Member Posts: 150 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can't help, but will say that the way the barrels are fixed to the breech end is called "monobloc construction". It's a very valid and often used method for inexpensive and moderate priced shotguns. If there's a rib, look closely for a name inscribed on it. I would say it's quite unusual to find a piece with no markings (other than that Serial Nbr?) unless someone with a buffer has really worked out on it.
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  • AdamsQuailHunterAdamsQuailHunter Member Posts: 2,022 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can you find any "proof marks" on the shotgun, they should be on the barrels???If you can describe any proof marks that might be present, then at least we may be able to give you the country of origin.
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  • KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The barrels have no marks on them, I went over them with a magnifying glass. On the rib it has little marks all the way down looks similar to tire tracks. Other than the serial # the only mark I can find is on the back lug -35 front lug 22 and a large X with an arrow on each side pointing outward. If you would like to see a picture let me know. Thanks. Robcrystal@skybest.com. One more thing I'm sure it still has orginal finish so it has not been bufffed.
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