0
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is a Winchester model 12 made in 1915 safe to shoot it is tight and in good shape?
Sure!So long as the barrel is clean and bright and the breech locks up tight, it's safe to shoot.I have a Winchester 1897 from 1909 that shoots great.Just don't try shooting it with 3' or magnum shells.Use only the 2 1/2" shells it was designed for, they're not hard to find.
Is an old Winchester model 1911 SL safe to shoot with modern ammo?
Have it checked over by a competent gunsmith. Good luck finding ammunition.
Is it safe to shoot modern loads in a Winchester 1897 shotgun?
Not recommended.
What ammo do you use with the Model 94 32 Winchester Special pre64?
first of all Winchester never made a rifle in 34 Winchester special,I am assuming that you mean 32 Winchester special.If that is the case it will use 32 Winchester special ammo.I would advise you to have a competent gunsmith go over the rifle and ensure that you have the right caliber and it is safe to shoot before going to the range.
Can you shoot oo buck magnum out of a regular non magnum shotgun safely?
In general, no. Unless the gun is marked for 3 inch (or even 3 1/2 inch) shells, you should not attempt to fire 3 inch Magnum shells, even if they seem to fit. However, if you have a gun made for 2 3/4 inch shells, and have 2 3/4 inch "magnum" shells, IF your gun is safe to shoot, it should be safe to shoot those "baby" magnums.
Is the Winchester Model 1897 12 gauge safe to fire magnum shells?
No, it is not. While the Winchester Model 1897 shotgun is a very robust design, it was not designed for magnum shells. The chamber length is 2-3/4" only. Additionally, it was never designed for shot shells loaded with steel shot. Only lead shot (or a suitable substitute) can be used in an original Winchester Model 1897. The Model 1897 is one of John M. Browning's very best designs and patents. Winchester conducted a long-term durability test of a standard Field grade gun that they pulled off the assembly line at random in 1914. Over the next 29-years, the ballistics department fired a total of 1,247,000 shells through the gun (shooting it almost continually during normal working hours), and the only thing that needed replacing was the firing pin, which they replaced twice. That is quite a testament to the quality of the design and gun!
Can you shoot slugs in a model 37 featherlight?
Yes. Accuracy may be better in an IC choked barrel, but they are safe to shoot.
Is a pre-64 model 94 safe to shoot?
Some of the antique ones are even safe to shoot, but there is no way that can be determined over the internet. Have it inspected by a competent gunsmith if you have any doubt about its safety.
Is it safe to shoot a 20 gauge Sears and Roebuck Model 21 number 583.2079 pump action shotgun which has been proof tested and chambered for 2 and 3 quarter inch and 3 inch shells?
I have had this same gun for severall years and shoot it twice a year with no problems. I would take it to a gun smith to have it looked at to make sure it is safe since you need to ask the question.
When was a Winchester model 77 serial number 12983 made?
The model 77 Winchester was made from 1955-1963,with total production of firearms being 217,180.I would be safe to assume that your model 77 was made in late 1955 or early 1956.
Is a Winchester 1200 12 Gauge shotgun safe for magnum loads?
Is it chambered for magnum shells? If not, the answer is NO.
What size shells can a 1940's model over and under Belgium made browning shoot gun shoot?
Depends on the gauge of the shotgun (should be marked on the barrels) and the length of shell it was made for. Some of the earlier guns used shorter shells than are now standard. Just because a shell fits does NOT mean it is safe to fire. If your shotgun is not marked with a shell length (like 2 3/4) you should have it examined by a gunsmith that can check shell length.
