CommanderPoopyduX
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I have had my grandpa's old double barrel shotgun for a while now, and I figured I need to know as much about it as I can. I believe he bought this gun used in the 1920s, but I could be off. The side of the receiver is marked "American Gun Co New York.". The top of the barrel is marked "Genuine Laminated Steel" and "Choke Bored". It appears to be a 12 gauge.
I know it isn't much, but can anybody tell me anything about this gun? (when it was made, what model, etc). Also, I would never sell it since my Grandpa got it when he was a kid, but what is it worth?
Also, can I shoot this, and if so, what can be shot from it without worrying about damaging the barrel? I have some low recoil 00 Buck, but I'm afraid even that would be too much. Could some weak bird shot be fired, or do they make old timey style shotgun shells for firing from these old guns?
Thanks and if you need any more info/pictures, let me know.
I know it isn't much, but can anybody tell me anything about this gun? (when it was made, what model, etc). Also, I would never sell it since my Grandpa got it when he was a kid, but what is it worth?
Also, can I shoot this, and if so, what can be shot from it without worrying about damaging the barrel? I have some low recoil 00 Buck, but I'm afraid even that would be too much. Could some weak bird shot be fired, or do they make old timey style shotgun shells for firing from these old guns?
Thanks and if you need any more info/pictures, let me know.