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Over/Under Shot Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:53 am
by Matty77
Hey Guys,
I looked at a couple of used O/U shotguns this weekend but one thing I did notice was that when I broke them down a couple of the barrels were scratched/marked by where the receiver when opened meets/taps the barrels.
Sorry if this is normal as I am still a total noob to shotguns.
Re: Over/Under Shot Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:20 am
by Les
Without seeing exactly what you mean it's hard to say, but I would hazard a guess that it's totally normal. Whenever two metallic parts come into contact there is always the likelihood that scratches/fit marks will result.
Re: Over/Under Shot Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 2:39 pm
by Matty77
That's what I thought too, but wanted to check.
Re: Over/Under Shot Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:38 pm
by JS569
My silver pigeon shows wear in the breech area, although the metal isn't blued in that area (it's sort of brushed/ some type of finish applied) but you're always going to get wear there. Most O/U are working guns so unless it's been pampered expect to see more scratches and dings on it that you'd see on a range rifle
Re: Over/Under Shot Guns
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:27 pm
by Matty77
Matty77 wrote:Hey Guys,
I looked at a couple of used O/U shotguns this weekend but one thing I did notice was that when I broke them down a couple of the barrels were scratched/marked by where the receiver when opened meets/taps the barrels.
Sorry if this is normal as I am still a total noob to shotguns.
This is what I was on about above,
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128834245 ... 870403305/
Finally worked out how to link a photo
