powwowell
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I have a question about a 20 gauge Iver Johnson shotgun.
The serial # (if you can call it that) is TCXC. It is stamped on the tang, just behind the trigger guard. TCXC is also stamped into the wood of the forearm, and the metal. The phrase -20 GAUGE CHOKE BORE BARREL AND LUG FORGED IN ONE- is stamped on top of the chamber. I can make out the word "IVER" on the left side of the receiver. The receiver is coated in a fine coat of rust. It locks up tight. The lever has about 3/16" of play, to the left.
I'm thinking of trying to take the rust off with steel wool, but I've decided to ask if it would be a waste of time? Any value to this old piece? Does the TCXC have any meaning (like manufacture date)? Thanks in advance.
The serial # (if you can call it that) is TCXC. It is stamped on the tang, just behind the trigger guard. TCXC is also stamped into the wood of the forearm, and the metal. The phrase -20 GAUGE CHOKE BORE BARREL AND LUG FORGED IN ONE- is stamped on top of the chamber. I can make out the word "IVER" on the left side of the receiver. The receiver is coated in a fine coat of rust. It locks up tight. The lever has about 3/16" of play, to the left.
I'm thinking of trying to take the rust off with steel wool, but I've decided to ask if it would be a waste of time? Any value to this old piece? Does the TCXC have any meaning (like manufacture date)? Thanks in advance.