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I hope this hasn't been answered before (got tired of searching the archive)... I have a 12ga. N.S., mfg. 1937, that has the "shoulders" on the frame like the Ithaca NID. I realize this isn't "rare" (there are 3 for sale on G.I. now). Curiously, two of the 3 were also made in 1937.

Is there some sort of manufacturing reason for this ? And, did this only occur in 1937 ?

I've been reading and learning from ya'll for a couple of years now, and am really thankful for your knowledge, and that there's a forum like this.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.
J.R.

Probably occurred in 1936 ish. And probably started to use the NID style frame. The Lefever A grade used the sculpted Frame in 1934 and this 1936 change brought all the frames pretty much the same. JMO.

Thanks so much for the speedy reply. I guess I just never paid enough attention to my Nitro Specials before. Should have figured it out myself.

J.R.