Single shot shotguns anybody else like 'em?

[Andy54Hawken]

I have a late H&R pardner circa 2014 / 2015 and it works just fine.
The fit is on par with the older models....the stock is laminate and the finish is almost a parkerized finish.
( I do like the stained hard wood and case coloring on the older models better )
But the gun itself as I said works and locks up fine...its a 20 gauge model with a 26 inch barrel and modified choke...
Andy

 

[DeanMk]

Consider yourself lucky, Andy. A lot of people didn't experience that.

 

[DeanMk]

So what happened to Freedom Arms?
Remington was part of them.
I think Winchester was at one time, too (this would be before the advent of USRAC).
Some say that's when troubles began for Remington.

 

[DeanMk]

Thanks for the update gmerkt. I didn't know all that happened so long ago.

...now, getting back on subject....

I don't think these have been posted, but there's a few (VERY few! ) hunting videos featuring singles.
Here's a couple (mind the volume knob, the music in the second one is kinda loud)....

 

[The Heretic]

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That's kinda neat....I'd rather have a updated Ithaca Auto & Burglar shotgun ....
Something that can take 2 3/4 shells and in 20 gauge...just cause I like 20 gauge....
( And yeah I know that its not a single shot...but it is my thread.... )
Andy

 

[etrain16]

Fun little accessory for a 12 gauge break-barrel single shot shotgun - the Chiappa X-Caliber adapter set. I bought one used (but looked brand new) a few years back, and it's a great addition to the single shot shotgun. I've used them out to 50 yards and the accuracy is acceptable. A little more practice and I think you could do 100 yards. Nice too if you ever found yourself short on one kind of ammo but had another available.

 

[raftman]

Never really been a shotgun guy whatsoever but did buy into the common wisdom that everyone should have a 12 gauge shotgun. To that end, I bought a Baikal MP-18 single shot for something around $100 quite a few years ago. Turned out to be surprisingly fun and I've liked it enough to shoot it quite regularly and have never really felt the need to upgrade to something with a higher capacity.

I don't think they're being imported anymore so there's also that bit of satisfaction of having bought something when it was cheap and available before the opportunity disappeared.

 

[DeanMk]

There's a lesson to be learned from that post.
Glad you found something that agrees with you, raftman. =)


Dean

 

[JD Manning]

I love single shot shotguns I have over 40 variations of the Winchester single shot.

 

[DeanMk]

JD,

I understand the Model 37, and its varients, are fairly collectible.
You should do a pictorial thread showing and explaining the differences with the variations you have.
Should be an interesting read.

 

[JD Manning]

Well most of them are in Iowa that's where I store most of my stuff but I can go through a little history and post pics later. Winchester started off with the model 20 small frame break open .410 also came in a youth kit, the model 41 .410 bolt this came in a deluxe as well as both 2 3/4 and 3 inch chambers and the model 36 .9mm before they started the model 37 line. The model 37 comes in a variety of barrel lengthes depending on gauge. The early ones had Winchester in red on bottom of the receiver known as red letters. And the very first ones had a space in the break lever known as a pig tail. They then bought the cooey plant in Canada cooey produced a model 84 which winchester changed into the winchestern Western cooey 840. Then winchester made the cheaper version 370. They ditched that and made a heavier version known as the 840. Winchester also made this gun under the Sears name. To boost sales they updated the 840 with a gold trigger and nicer woods to make the 37a which came with 2 different scrolls on the receiver. I have all 18 of the 37a series

 

[DeanMk]

So the model 84 was produced before the advent of the 370?
I was under the impression it was the other way around.

 

[JD Manning]

I also like old small frame .410s and H&R folding single shots. I actually have a 24 yes 24 gauge

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Cool little Flintlock Fowler of mine...circa 1800...
410ish in bore size...
Andy

 

[DeanMk]

You have a beautiful collection, Andy.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Thanks Dean....
Andy

 

[DeanMk]

Just found this rather extensive review of the Henry Break action single.
Unfortunately, the sound on my computer suddenly decided not to work so I can't hear the commentary.
Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be 26:50 of your life you'll never have back.
...btw, you might want to skip the beginning. Appears to be some light hearted "theatrics" that may not be entertaining to all, but it looks like the actual review starts at 1:30.

 

[parsons_12b]

My very first gun was a H&R single shot 20g, I still have it and use it as a truck gun for grouse and quail during hunting season. I absolutely love shooting it.

 

[DeanMk]

Parsons, think we could see a couple of pics of it?...please?