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Originally Posted By TrailerTrash556: I like this I will definitely keep it in mind. Thanks I had considered making this a more capable shotgun but it simply isn't worth the cost of having the work done when I have a decent pump gun to fill that role. This thing is a beater with a bad finish. I hadn't planned to do anything with it at all until I was inspired by this thread. Thanks for the reply Originally Posted By TrailerTrash556: Originally Posted By Fordtough25: There are several kits out there that come with a tap/new bead. Just have to measure 3 times and drill straight but easy after that and like new! Shotgun bead kit brownelled I like this I will definitely keep it in mind. Thanks Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Honestly, unless you just want it for short distances, I'd send it off to be chopped, crowned and threaded for choke tubes. Mine was near worthless until I had it threaded; I keep an improved tube in it and it works well for shooting things from the tractor seat or rabbit hunting which are two of the main reasons I have it. That said, depending on which type of front sight you buy, some of them index off the bead, some epoxy onto the bead or you silver solder or epoxy the sight on. There are some styles that use a band/clamp style but I've never messed with any of them. I had considered making this a more capable shotgun but it simply isn't worth the cost of having the work done when I have a decent pump gun to fill that role. This thing is a beater with a bad finish. I hadn't planned to do anything with it at all until I was inspired by this thread. Thanks for the reply Changed your mind yet?  I didn't have any plans other than shortening mine up either but once I realized how handy it was I sent the barrel off and had it threaded (I think the guy was charging like $65 for forum members* and he had it back to me the same week). Surprisingly, it quickly became one of my favorite guns just because of the light weight, how well it carries in the field, especially while rabbit hunting in tight brush, and the ability to handle various loads depending on what I'm doing, etc. Even though it's "only" a 20ga, it still thumps pretty hard with 3" buck or slugs due to the light weight (I put Choate furniture on it to lighten it and the buttstock came with a buttpad and sling studs, it balances a little better and makes it a little more weather resistant; I also Duracoated it in some leftover HK Black I had- HK in the name had to double the value right?  ). I wish someone would make mini shells for the 20ga (and actually make them available); I really just need to buy a 20ga Lee Loader and roll my own. I'll be the first to admit that I really wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do.  *Shotgunworld (Mike Orlen; no relation, just a satisfied customer) but Rose Action gives arfcom members a discount too. |
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Originally Posted By Fordtough25:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6QhWZk01DURelevant to this topic! I’d have to agree with his assessment that the .38/.357 adapter is a good way to go. I’d also go with the rifled .410/.45 Colt as well. We had a squirrel that was raiding our chicken coop a few weeks back…My .410 NEF shotgun took care of that little problem right quick! 
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Originally Posted By Mick214: I’d have to agree with his assessment that the .38/.357 adapter is a good way to go. I’d also go with the rifled .410/.45 Colt as well. We had a squirrel that was raiding our chicken coop a few weeks back…My .410 NEF shotgun took care of that little problem right quick! https://i.postimg.cc/d0BBsqWd/Chicken-marauder-is-DOA.jpg That's the two sets I have as well, very handy and useful! |
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The budget breacher. Kept the barrel over 18" and OAL over 26" so I dont have to pay for a stamp that is twice the cost of the shotgun. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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I recently picked up a Stevens model 94 in 16 gauge that I like a lot, But I'd like to find a chamber adapter from 16 to 28 gauge for it since 28 gauge ammo is always on the shelves here. That particular adapter doesn't seem to be produced yet though. |
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Originally Posted By SmokeEater2: I recently picked up a Stevens model 94 in 16 gauge that I like a lot, But I'd like to find a chamber adapter from 16 to 28 gauge for it since 28 gauge ammo is always on the shelves here. That particular adapter doesn't seem to be produced yet though. @SmokeEater2 The only thing I could find https://www.littleskeeters.com/product/16-to-28-gauge/ |
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Originally Posted By Shootindave: The budget breacher. Kept the barrel over 18" and OAL over 26" so I dont have to pay for a stamp that is twice the cost of the shotgun. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4428_jpeg-2906619.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4430_jpeg-2906620.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4433_jpeg-2906622.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4435_jpeg-2906623.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/IMG_4438_jpeg-2906624.JPG That’s a great idea. |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Since the other thread got archived- short video, the fun part starts about 1:40. With a bit of practice you can can keep up a decent rate of fire as long as you have ammo on hand. Protip- when using something like the H&R either cock your head or the gun to the side, they eject the shells with enough force to sting when they clock you in the forehead (the shells are bouncing off the brim of his hat in the video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhgwHQCJwWwThat's THE best video Clint Smith ever made. I won't give up the capacity of my 20" 590's because of my circumstances but i love this single shot shotgun thread. It's epic
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Originally Posted By Brooklynite: One of my favorite guns. There was an older photo in the original thread. This is from a week ago. https://i.postimg.cc/02XbyVxD/03-EC290-A-1-D8-E-4583-A4-F0-66-B2-D8-DC5618.png That's ridiculously sexy 
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Originally Posted By Brooklynite: One of my favorite guns. There was an older photo in the original thread. This is from a week ago. https://i.postimg.cc/02XbyVxD/03-EC290-A-1-D8-E-4583-A4-F0-66-B2-D8-DC5618.png 
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Originally Posted By Mick214: Originally Posted By Brooklynite: One of my favorite guns. There was an older photo in the original thread. This is from a week ago. https://i.postimg.cc/02XbyVxD/03-EC290-A-1-D8-E-4583-A4-F0-66-B2-D8-DC5618.png https://i.postimg.cc/MTZZHxnP/yes-awesome-oldschool.gif With that avatar, not surprising you’d like it. 
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Originally Posted By Brooklynite: With that avatar, not surprising you’d like it. https://i.postimg.cc/L6jK1KNM/7-B5-FA0-FD-526-E-4-DC5-A697-AE29858364-A3.jpg 
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My sample in the old thread. Stoeger breakdown 12 ga. with 3" chamber. I cut it down for a planned wilderness excursion in British Columbia long ago. The minimum barrel length in Canada then was 18-1/2" so it's 18-3/4. The stock is also shortened about an inch and a half. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Powderfinger: My sample in the old thread. Stoeger breakdown 12 ga. with 3" chamber. I cut it down for a planned wilderness excursion in British Columbia long ago. The minimum barrel length in Canada then was 18-1/2" so it's 18-3/4. The stock is also shortened about an inch and a half. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74684/shorty_shotty_jpg-3028676.JPG That looks very cool! |
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Originally Posted By Mick214: That looks very cool! Originally Posted By Mick214: Originally Posted By Powderfinger: My sample in the old thread. Stoeger breakdown 12 ga. with 3" chamber. I cut it down for a planned wilderness excursion in British Columbia long ago. The minimum barrel length in Canada then was 18-1/2" so it's 18-3/4. The stock is also shortened about an inch and a half. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74684/shorty_shotty_jpg-3028676.JPG That looks very cool! Thanks! I have the bead to replace but never did. How far you gonna shoot a cylinder bored 18"er.  I should do it though. |
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The Shooters Box is having their black friday sale on their cartridge adapters Black Friday Sale Black Friday Sales Last All Weekend! Happening right now, enjoy free domestic shipping or 10% off your entire order ALL WEEKEND! Take a look at our new products and special items. We're a leader in chamber/caliber adapters. I have one of their adapters for 9mm that lets me shoot 9mm out of my savage camper special. Here is a shitty picture of a Wards Hercules (serial number dates it to the late 1930s) that I bought for $50 because it was missing a firing pin. I cut it to 19" and installed a big green front bead. The firing pin was a crushing financial blow of about $10 dollars from Numrich Arms. Attached File |
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So I decided to try one of the Charles Daly 101 single shots in 20ga. They are basically a copy of the old Beretta 412 Companion. I had a Beretta back in the late 80’s and sold it like a dummy. I got a synthetic 26” for a lightweight hunting gun, but the 20” turkey guns would be a perfect off the shelf survival shotgun. They are typically $110-$160 on gunbroker 
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Cool. I had one of those. Put a standard configuration youth length stock on it for a bit more comfort. This one will be going to my grandson when the time come. I’ve got a standard model made by NEF. It’s the one on the right. The middle one is a 20 gauge and the one on the left is a 12 gauge: 
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Originally Posted By Mick214: As the original thread on this topic got archived and many great photos were lost due to the PhotoBucket fiasco, I thought I would start another one on the use of the single shot shotgun for SHTF/Survival use. Recently I picked up a New England Firearms single shot 12 gauge shotgun from another ARFCOM member on the EE. I’ve got a couple of these in my collection already, but I got this one with the intention of making it into a compact, survival style shotgun project. I want something that is strong and simple which I can throw in my truck or on my ATV for when I am out checking fences at the ranch. Yesterday, I took a trip over to a buddy of mine who is a retired gunsmith. He cut down the 28” barrel to 18-1/2” and then squared up and dressed the muzzle. It looks like it came right out of the factory and the overall length of this baby is now a handy 34”. Next on the list is to install a set of Choate stocks (They are on the way as we speak) and I have ordered a green "HI-VIZ" fiber optic front sight to replace the original bead front sight. I also picked up a rear stock shell carrier and a sling. Down the road, I’m looking at getting a .410 adapter for this beast and possibly a .38 special adapter for it as well. Here is the “Before”: https://i.postimg.cc/nrLxwRs4/22-CD6-DC7-88-B0-410-D-B2-C2-7-FEF5-CF36-B98.jpg And here is the “After”: https://i.postimg.cc/L8zb3z49/C2-CC4502-FD3-D-43-BA-8363-813-ED74-AA7-E4.jpg These are the other two NEF single shots I own. The one on the left is a 12 gauge with a 24" barrel with rifle sights. The one one the right is a .410 with a 22" barrel: https://i.postimg.cc/TwQpKZ4Q/NEF-1.jpg This is the first NEF shotgun I owned. It is pictured with the 24" 12 gauge barrel with the rifle sights. I swapped that one out for the standard 28" 12 gauge barrel, installed the Choate Survivor stock set and gave it to my son: https://i.postimg.cc/vBQbLwyp/HampR.jpg I am hoping that those of you who participated in the previous thread will re-post your shotguns and anyone else who has a single shot shotgun of any gauge will join in to show off the mods you have made. @Mods, Can we get this thread tacked to the forum please? I just saw this thread. It was a long time ago but i think i started the original thread. I really thought no one would like the idea but glad to see people still interested. If i remember back a big part of the appeal to me was the "take down" aspect of things like the NEF. I still like that aspect but only have one NEF left, a 357 Mag/Max that will probably get sold soon. For me i ended up going with a takedown pump 12g instead of the single shot. Not as simple and reliable but i like the capacity. But for my application at that time I NEEDED a takedown to store in my vehicle and the old 520 worked for me.  Sorry to derail your thread. I still love the little single shot shotguns and rifles. I think they had a lot of utility to them. Wish you could still find them for $80 like you used to. |
I've added another single shot to the mix. This one is an Ithaca Model 66. It is a 20 gauge with a 26" barrel and a fixed Modified choke. It's in great condition, so I am thinking on leaving this one as is and give it to my grandson when he comes of age (He is six now). 
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Originally Posted By Mick214: I've added another single shot to the mix. This one is an Ithaca Model 66. It is a 20 gauge with a 26" barrel and a fixed Modified choke. It's in great condition, so I am thinking on leaving this one as is and give it to my grandson when he comes of age (He is six now). https://i.postimg.cc/MGZ5z5v0/Ithaca-Model-66.jpg |
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JUst a couple more pictures. The one on the bottom is the same NEF I posted earlier in this thread. The other one is an NEF I bought for my father 13 years ago and inhrited it a few months ago after he passed away. I doubt I will change it. Both are 12 gauge. Attached File Below is a Stevens Model 94 in 20 gauge I bought from a coworker a little over 4 years ago and it was in not-so-good cosmetic shape with some rust on the barrel. I rehabilitated it. it shoots pretty good but has quite a bit of recoil for a 20. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By pukindog: JUst a couple more pictures. The one on the bottom is the same NEF I posted earlier in this thread. The other one is an NEF I bought for my father 13 years ago and inhrited it a few months ago after he passed away. I doubt I will change it. Both are 12 gauge. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/116588/NEF12s110325B_jpg-3667734.JPG Below is a Stevens Model 94 in 20 gauge I bought from a coworker a little over 4 years ago and it was in not-so-good cosmetic shape with some rust on the barrel. I rehabilitated it. it shoots pretty good but has quite a bit of recoil for a 20. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/116588/STEVENS20-072921C_jpg-3667736.JPG @pukindog Those are beauties! Your pics were the inspiration for my set ups. That Ithaca 20 gauge I just got kicks pretty good too with the 3” shells. As I understand it, the receivers of the Model 66’s were made of some sort of alloy, so they are very light, plus it has either a youth stock or a shortened stock, so that probably doesn’t help either… |
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Originally Posted By Mick214: @pukindog Those are beauties! Your pics were the inspiration for my set ups. That Ithaca 20 I just got kicks pretty good too with the 3” shells. As I understand it, the receivers of the Model 66’s were made of some sort of alloy, so they are very light, plus it has either a youth stock or a shortened stock, so that probably doesn’t help either… This is a still with the highest point of recoil from a movie of me shooting the longer of my 2 NEF shotguns just a couple of Saturdays ago with 2 3/4 inch birdshot. Attached File The shorter barrel NEF is worse.. Attached File And the 20 gauge is nearly as bad as the long barrel NEF, but the Beartooth Products recoil pad on the rear helps a little. I do not have a picture of that. |
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A old free 12 gauge, that I chopped to 18.5" a few years ago. It's marked Eastern Arms Company, Model 1929. I added a genuine ivory front bead, that was the greatest cost, $17.00. Attached File |
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Sending my H&R Barrel to Rose Action Sports to be cut to 18.25” Before pic Attached File |
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An H&R that I built up. I had an extra receiver and stock, and bought a parts kit from Everygunpart.com. The kit came with a cut down barrel so to make it a legal 18" I silver soldered on Saiga flash hider. It needs a blasting and paintjob at some point, ignore the rust... Put on a Choate storage forend and eventually I'll cut the stock down some and add a recoil pad. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By BradN: An H&R that I built up. I had an extra receiver and stock, and bought a parts kit from Everygunpart.com. The kit came with a cut down barrel so to make it a legal 18" I silver soldered on Saiga flash hider. It needs a blasting and paintjob at some point, ignore the rust... Put on a Choate storage forend and eventually I'll cut the stock down some and add a recoil pad. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72316/1000017306_jpg-3723199.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/72316/1000017305_jpg-3723200.JPG That's some "Mad Max" level shit right there....I love it.... 
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“So shines a good deed in a weary world”
“So shines a good deed in a weary world”
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Originally Posted By StevenH: Sending my H&R Barrel to Rose Action Sports to be cut to 18.25” Before pic https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128204/IMG_6693_jpeg-3721742.JPG I'd have them go ahead and thread the barrel for choke tubes too. Every barrel I've cut or had cut was only good for very close range, adding tubes made them usable. |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: I'd have them go ahead and thread the barrel for choke tubes too. Every barrel I've cut or had cut was only good for very close range, adding tubes made them usable. Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Originally Posted By StevenH: Sending my H&R Barrel to Rose Action Sports to be cut to 18.25” Before pic https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128204/IMG_6693_jpeg-3721742.JPG I'd have them go ahead and thread the barrel for choke tubes too. Every barrel I've cut or had cut was only good for very close range, adding tubes made them usable. I agree. This one is intended to be a close range gun and won’t be used for hunting. So straight cylinder bore will work https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/-Blunderbuss-pattern-test/5-2839974/? |
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Originally Posted By GreyDuck: I picked up something like this recently on a whim. Winchester red letter Model 37 12ga. Someone cut the barrel down to about 18.75", with a hacksaw, and the metal seems to have been 'refinished' with steel wool. The good is that it locks up super tight, the bore is shiny and clean, the wood is used but not at all abused and it doesn't show any signs of cracks or repairs. Obviously the recoil pad is not original, but it's not recent either so I think it'll stay as is. I don't have much into it, but I haven't thought much about what I'm going to do to it, or with it. I have access to a lathe and a professional cerakote shop. I plan on truing up the end of the barrel first. I haven't decided if I'll drill and tap it for a bead sight or just leave it smooth? And then I'll probably cerakote it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42058/20211004_123955_jpg-2117864.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42058/20211004_122410_jpg-2117873.JPG Single Shot shotguns have always been a $50 items. For some reason, Winchester 37 is currently ridiculously expensive. |
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