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by John Joseph
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Adding an inch to a butt stock question
Replies: 10
Views: 6046

Re: Adding an inch to a butt stock question

Wow that's pretty impressive work!
by John Joseph
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Adding an inch to a butt stock question
Replies: 10
Views: 6046

Adding an inch to a butt stock question

The next step in making my circa 1915 Sterlingworth a shooter will be lengthening an already shortened butt stock. With the Pachmayer white line pad that's on it, I'll need at least a full additional inch. Any tips on how to do this so it will look esthetically pleasing? I'm thinking maybe a leather...
by John Joseph
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Sterlingworth chamber marking
Replies: 6
Views: 3818

Re: Sterlingworth chamber marking

Thank you! On one of the barrels there is a "2" so can I assume these aren't the lightest barrels? There is nothing stamped to indicate the chambers have been lengthened I'll check the chambers with a machinist's rule tomorrow to see what it reads. Perhaps I should learn to reload for her ...
by John Joseph
Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Sterlingworth chamber marking
Replies: 6
Views: 3818

Sterlingworth chamber marking

I came across a 12 gauge Sterlingworth circa 1915 in pretty nice condition, but I can't find any indication of which length shell the barrels are chambered for. I don't want to assume they're common 2-3/4" although a 2-3/4" shell does fit. Could anyone please tell me where I'll find the ch...