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Re: MM's chart of barrel weights
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 4:34 pm
by Researcher
Perhaps there was a typo in the 1992 1st Edition of the book,
Yes, it is in the First Edition. That must be one of the very few corrections that was made for the Second Edition!
Re: MM's chart of barrel weights
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 2:33 pm
by bamboozler
In his book on
A.H. Fox and in the chapter
Over Here, Over There where the barrel weight charts are shown, McIntosh made mention that "
According to factory standards, barrels could not vary more than one ounce per pair from the weights specified", but makes no mention of another notation shown in the chart that both he and Researcher received "
Allowance for finish is included in given dimensions".
The above gets me scratching my head as why this notation was omitted and what "
Allowance for finish is included in given dimensions" actually means
Have you any ideas
More mystery. More mystique.
Re: MM's chart of barrel weights
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 10:28 am
by loggy
I enjoy reading all of the information that is available. The gun making process is interesting. At the end of the day what is important is how the gun handles, not a number stamped on the barrel. I have a 101 Winchester that belonged to a friend that I hunt with on occasion. I will admit that it is a bit of a chore to carry compared to my Fox. John
Re: MM's chart of barrel weights
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 4:14 pm
by bamboozler
I agree, at the end of the day most of us want a gun that handles well. But, as we know, some could care less. Each and every thread is not for each and every one. However, there are some that like to delve a little deeper, it's them that get a kick out of the esoteric stuff. A thread like this is for them.