Thought I would bring the forum up to date on some recent acquisitions in the non Ithaca area, usually bought very cheaply, privately or at auction. All are in full working order now after component level strip-down and some deep cleaning and subsequent function testing. I have been fairly fortunate in that no major parts have been required, just a few pins and springs etc.
Firstly, my first Winchester, a model 1200, 28" barrel, winchoke system, a very nice handling gun
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A fairly early Remington 870 Wingmaster, 30" full choke. Not marine finish as it appears, I have stripped off most of the finish in preparation for a re-blue. This gun does need a trigger guard as some bright spark decided to drill lightening holes front to back for some unknown reason. Doesn't affect the gun but looks a bit stupid.
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Thirdly an SKB 200E, ostensibly the same as the Ithaca 200E as made in the same place. With 26" imp and half choke barrels its a fast handler on pigeons and clays, I'm getting to grips with its clean up as it was in a fairly sorry state when I bought it. I will probably have the barrels re-blacked professionally as I think the gun deserves it. Nice, crack free wood will come to life with a total strip and Danish oil finish
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So, some projects for over the winter, to add to all the others!