The gun is a Remington 10, 12ga from the mid 20s. As I understand it from other sources it may be chambered for a 2 9/16" shell, or 2 3/4". How can I measure for that?
If it is 2 9/16" are those even available?
The gun is a Remington 10, 12ga from the mid 20s. As I understand it from other sources it may be chambered for a 2 9/16" shell, or 2 3/4". How can I measure for that?
If it is 2 9/16" are those even available?
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Not an expert by any means but I would think if it is chambered for 2-9/16" then 1/16" less wouldn't matter.
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First thing is to check the barrel markings. Should say what the chamber length is.
Second way is to measure the chamber by inserting a small ruler till the
end meets the forcing cone.
That is the dark ring at the end of the chamber.
I think RST makes shorter shells for older guns.
According to the "Remington Society" the Model 10 was never manufactured with a chamber less than 2 3/4" length.
If you wish, I can dig up what you need to get a date (month/year) for it.
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Looks like Roundballer gave you the good news you wanted, but if you did have a 2 9/16" chamber you could trim down 2 3/4" fired hulls and reload them.
Some gentle loads might be in order for an old shotgun anyway and it's generally cheaper to reload than buy "special" shells.
The Feb/Mar issue of handloader Magazine has an article by Terry Wieland on loading old 2 1/2 inch chambered shotguns with some data and a few listed sources of components if anyone is interested. Most of these old guns are likely worth some $$ and it would be prudent to be sure of any ammo before attempting to shoot them.
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16g in the old days were 2 9/16