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Sorry for asking these questions on this board, but the people here are much more knowledgeable about such things.
I have recently come into possesion of a couple of Remington model 17 pump action shotguns. They are a lot of fun to shoot, and they handle beautifuly.
My questions are; what was the original finish on the wood of these guns, and is it true that they were rust blued?
Thanks very much, Pete Davis
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It sounds like you may be wanting to refinish them. Not sure how they were originally finished, but, IMO, I would leave them as is and enjoy, which you already seem to be doing.
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Yes, they are rust blued. Stock a no gloss finish.
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Thank you,was the finish linseed oil or varnish?
Pete
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I always thought a 20 ga model 12 was the pump gun! I picked up a model 17 with solid rib 28" modified choke and it weighs 5 3/4 lbs and handles and shucks with the best of them. My gun is original and has what appears to be a varnish finish on wood and rust blue on metal. I read somwhere that the solid rib is made with the barrel,not soldered on. Bobby
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Thanks all, Bobby, I agree with you about the model 17 . It's one sweet handling pump.
Pete
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Lets have a love fest over the 17. Hope Dave allows us the pleasure. Does a lightweight 20 pump get any better than the Rem 17. Mine is in excellent condition with rib and Poly and I have great fun switching from trap to skeet and tinkering with the settings. The Pickle is going to stay. Chucking the spent hulls on your feet is a real kick. I love that gun!!! Randy
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The stocks were originally varnished at Remington. Not so much a "no gloss" as not much effort put into "glossing". Just a couple of coats, and out the door. They were also rust blued.
Best,
Ted
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My little ol Model 17 has become my primary dove gun - dog dingus looking Weaver choke and all.
Mine's a tale that can't be told, my freedom I hold dear.
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Brace your selves. I've been slammed every time I bring up 17s the last year or so and was even harassed to take an add off that would have created revenue, albeit small, for Dave. I bought my first 17 as a bad weather back up for my SW 20 and liked it so much I sold the Fox. I've had a few and while the barrels have appeared to be rust blued the receivers often seem to be more blue gray than black. I've questioned this on the Remington society board and no one seems to know what process was used on the receivers. What fascinates me is the solid ribs are not soldered but machined as part of the barrel.
Tim
Last edited by Tim Frazier; 01/28/09 08:29 PM.
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