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Really like that pigeon rib. Nice gun, would like more photos... JR
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I was going to suggest colombaire until I saw the 16 gauge.
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If it is numbered, it was apparently part of a pair. I am thinking driven birds, flying high. Wonder what the usual shot load of a 3" 16 ga. BP shell was?
Lovely gun.
Caution: Hunting and fishing stories told here. Protective footgear may be required.
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kinda heavy for ah 16...
an why 3"? wid no ammo handy...
purdy gon dough...
for dat kinda money, an a grade fox is ah better choice all around...
Last edited by ed good; 08/16/21 05:47 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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This gun and a fox two completely different worlds
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I have an A Grade Fox 16 with 30" barrels. I'm not a serious competitive target shooter, but it is my target gun. Weighs 6/7. It is an extractor gun, so ejectors would add a bit more weight.
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The only similarities between this gun and a fox is they both go bang
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A real oddball order by some eccentric. Interesting to see what it makes at auction. Eley did make 3 inch 16 bore ammunition but it was never popular and was only available for a limited period. My 1937 Eley catalogue doesn't list a 3 inch 16 bore round but does list 'Gastight' quality capped cases in 3 inch 16 bore. The Black Powder load recommendation in the same catalogue is 3 Drams powder and 1 1/8th. ounce of shot. So no real advantage. The smokeless powder loadings are 1 1/6th ounce and 1 1/8th. ounce. I have a few rounds in my collection which are a pale mauve colour. Lagopus…..
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