IslandTimes
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So I've been thinking about picking up one of those older single barrel break action shotguns made by Stevens and co. that were sold under their brand and various hardware/sporting goods store brands. Examples would be the Stevens Model 105 and 107 and the Stevens/Springfield Model 94 shotgun and variants.
I've been unable to find any good info on these guns, and was curious how strong they are and how interchangeable they are with other parts? If I picked up one of these that originally had a 20ga or .410 barrel, could I buy and fit a 12ga barrel to work on the same receiver?
Additionally, do you think the action could withstand a custom barrel chambered in a rifle or pistol round? I'm thinking along the lines or .357 mag, or a heavy .45 colt load, or maybe even .45-70! I think it would be a neat project and I could put together a case or the one gun with multiple barrels for sport and hunting.
I've been unable to find any good info on these guns, and was curious how strong they are and how interchangeable they are with other parts? If I picked up one of these that originally had a 20ga or .410 barrel, could I buy and fit a 12ga barrel to work on the same receiver?
Additionally, do you think the action could withstand a custom barrel chambered in a rifle or pistol round? I'm thinking along the lines or .357 mag, or a heavy .45 colt load, or maybe even .45-70! I think it would be a neat project and I could put together a case or the one gun with multiple barrels for sport and hunting.