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Hi-Craft 16ga. Shotgun

SupergraviSupergravi Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
I have came across a 16 ga. Full choke 2 3/4 shotgun. I am trying to find more information on it. Either the second l on full wore off, or it is spelled 'Ful'. It was made by Hi-Craft. It appears to be very old. There wasn't a clip that came with it. Anyone know anything about this gun and where I can get a two round clip to fit it?

Thanks,
Shawn
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  • Old FoolOld Fool Member Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe that what you have is a "store brand" shotgun. It was probably manufactured in Belgium during the period from 1900 to 1920, If you can tell us all (and I mean All) of the markings on it it will allow us to identify it further.
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  • SupergraviSupergravi Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Markings on top of barrel:

    HI-CRAFT
    16 GA. 2-3/4 inch
    FUL CHOKE PAT.PENDING


    Underneath the barrel:

    8-52 w/the #6 or 9 approx 3/8"
    away from other numbers


    Other Features:

    28" barrel
    Bead Front Sight
    Trigger is grooved
    Rubber Butt pad
    Bolt Knob and Bolt End have 2 band upon them
    ClipFed - Missing clip
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  • Old FoolOld Fool Member Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK, no proof marks which means that it was probably built in the USA[:D]
    Unfortunately, none of my references list Hi-Craft as a manufacturer. As I said before, undoubtely a "store brand" gun manufactured by Crescent or one of the other manufacturers of the time. If a store bought enough guns they would stamp whatever you wanted on the barrel.
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  • SupergraviSupergravi Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info. Any ideas of where to get a standard 2 rd clip?
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  • Old FoolOld Fool Member Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try Jack First (605)343-9544 or Numrich at http://e-gunparts.com/

    Good luck!
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  • SupergraviSupergravi Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Through many hours of research, I have found good info. This gun is a crossover from a Kessler Model 30C. Anyone know where I can get the magazine?

    Thanks again - shawn
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