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Re: Some tips for buying a SxS shotgun...

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Sure wish I read this before I got this gun!
A tiny bit of wood damage, but the opening lever seem to be in a good spot, may just be the rust holding it there though.

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Pyd, there seems to be a little bit of bluing damage there too. May affect value.
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I bought a 12 S x S that was European. It just had symbols, later i bulged the barrels ! The gun was not nitrogen proofed ! It had Damcus barrels ! Great upland game and ducks over decoys gun but not for reloaded trap and skeet . Ray
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This really helps me choosing a good gun. I'm planning to buy a new one.
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Great post
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I was recently given another tip on how to check action tightness. Close the barrels on a sheet of paper, thus clamping the paper between the barrels the breech face (standing breech). The paper should be locked in there like a vice. If you can pull it out, it might be time to consider having the action tightened.
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