doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com Husqvarna 20--Pitted Barrel vs. Cracked Stock?

I know I would like the gunbroker gun. That's a no brainer.

Just curious, are 16 ga. Model 20's are made on a down-sized frame or the same size frame as a 12 ga. Model 20?

I agree with eightbore, concerning the Gun Broker gun. That is about what I paid for a Model 20B in 12 gauge, made in the early 1950s. It is in the same condition as the GB gun. Good luck!

I checked out their web site and bought this one today for $150 plus $25 shipping and transfer.
http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.p...524d17b480f388d

The one I bought isn't as nice as the one that just sold for $306 on Gunbroker (I dropped out of the bidding at $250).
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=332021941

However, if mine is as described, I'm very happy to get it for that price. I probably can sell it for what I paid if I ultimately don't like the gun and its under lever mechanism.

Congrats!!! Hope she is everything you want. Appears to be a good one.

Best wishes for you and your new (well old) shooting iron.

Greg

Thanks, I'll give you an update on how it looks and shoots after I get it.

I was finally able to bring home my "new" 16 ga. Husky Model 20 on Monday. It was actually delivered to my FFL's shop last Friday, but the system was down and my FFL couldn't call it in. I went back on Saturday around noon, and when my FFL tried calling it in, he was caller number 17. He was too busy with customers to stay on hold for who knows how long, but told me he would try again that night. As it turned out, with 2 gun shows in the area Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, he said he was not able to get through until Monday morning.

Made in 1932, my gun has 29-1/2" barrels, with both barrels choked .028" (Full) and 2-9/16" chambers. It weighs 7.0 lb on my digital kitchen scale which is a little heavier than I thought it might be. Its condition is pretty much as described on the seller's web site. http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.p...524d17b480f388d

I am pleased at how tight the lock up is, and I am also pleased at how well it seems to fit me. This is the first Model 20 I've handled, and I just assumed it would have extra drop similar to many older guns. The drop is very similar to my 16 ga. Utica-Fox Sterlingworth made in 1939 and my Marlin Model 90 O/U's made between 1937 and 1957. I think my Model 20 is well worth what I paid for it, and I'm really looking forward to shooting it.

One more question. When looking at guns with damascus or steel barrels, what is the minimum barrel wall thickness before light to moderate pitting may be a problem?