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16 gauge XE upgrade

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16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby ROMAC » Sun Mar 12, 2017 3:40 pm

I purchased C.O.B.'s Sterlingworth upgrade a couple of weeks ago and I have been snake bitten ever since trying to get out to use it due to the weather, conflicts of schedules with hunting buddies etc...

I was hoping to post some pictures from the field but it does not look like that is going to happen anytime soon with seasons ending so here are a few to look at.

C.O.B. did not know who did the engraving, but I think he said he had it restocked after he got it. It is a very nice upgrade with dimensions that are spot on for me. It is an upland/grouse gun, with ejectors, original 26 inch barrels opened to IC/IC. You need to look real hard to find any usage marks. It rates a 99.5% as an as new upgrade.

I was lucky to be online when he posted. As they said in the song... Just one look...is all it took.

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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby yavapaigunworks » Sun Mar 12, 2017 4:19 pm

Absolutely gorgeous gun. Makes me want to get my Sterly done!
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby Silvers » Sun Mar 12, 2017 4:51 pm

Very nice Roger. Thanks for posting. Rich (COB) had the gun at Hausmann's in 2015 and we looked at it in the parking lot. I remember, It looked to have been converted from extractor. Had been restocked but the buttstock didn't have the Foxy look. Rich told me later he'd sent it for restocking but I don't know who did the work. Good to see it again. frank
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby ROMAC » Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:02 pm

I was not aware of the extractor conversion. No matter.

I can tell you it kicks both snap caps evenly and with authority.
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby vaturkey » Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:28 pm

Nice Roger. You couldn't come close to replicating it for what he was asking for it. Very nice layout on the english walnut for a straight grip. Did the engraver sign it anywhere? Sometimes they sign it under the triggerguard. PS. Any pics of the side of the frame available?
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby ROMAC » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:33 pm

These are what I have handy.

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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby vaturkey » Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:49 am

Thought it might be Jack Jones who used to work for Ithaca Classic Doubles, but I think Jack would have signed it. He (Jack) works a lot with Gunter who was also involved with Ithaca Classic Doubles. Both are located in Va and Gunter has done a lot of straight stock conversions over the years.
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby 67galaxie » Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:50 pm

What a beauty!
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Re: 16 gauge XE upgrade

Postby eightbore » Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:15 pm

I like it.
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