Reeder Custom Guns - Good point! Lots of M12's and DB shotguns 30"

WB
Good point! Lots of M12's and DB shotguns 30"
Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:06

The 1895 I'm looking at, I think has a 27", barrel. On that platform it feels particularly long. It's light and lively, sleek, but it's as long as a 870 30". I'd love to test it. I bet the .30-40 Govt., even limited to 45k psi, is close to a shorter barrel .30-06.

The front sight ramp is a part of the barrel. I think a sin to bob off to suit. Even trying to use period Marble's replacements. I might look for one with a period peep sight, I can do so much better with them. But in my soul, I know I'm going to get one some day. Intriguing designed guns with so much history. What a joy to ponder.

I admit I’m more than a little smitten with Osa - WB, 2026-04-06, 19:48
- Most of us would hesitate to sit on a pissed off croc - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 21:52
- In the full face shot she could pass for a double of Karen - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 19:48
  - I’ll be, I can see that. I really liked her, talented! (nm) - WB, 2026-04-08, 20:34
    - Yeah we ,lost a good one when she died. - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 21:45
- In that shot where she is standing in the mud with a - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 19:46
- That full face shot is spectacular. - ORG, 2026-04-08, 07:06
  - As a phhotograph it is really a good one. - WB, 2026-04-08, 07:55
- Its in KS, not OK... (nm) - WB, 2026-04-06, 20:37
  - maybe you were married in another lifetime (nm) - james, 2026-04-06, 21:11
    - It seems she preferred old, bald, rich men! I’m out. (nm) - WB, 2026-04-07, 06:13
      - Most women prefer old, bald and rich men. - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 19:42
        I aspire to at least make the first category! (nm) - WB, 2026-04-08, 21:18
        In one of the pics of her on here (I can't find it now) she - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 21:57
        It is 9 threads down from here, mentions "old Winchesters" (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 22:15
        Her hubby must really like the 1895 Winchester. He - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-08, 22:18
        From 1900-1930 the 1895 was popular with explorers - WB, 2026-04-10, 06:39
        I think people thought - IC, 2026-04-10, 08:15
        Good point! Lots of M12's and DB shotguns 30" - WB, 2026-04-10, 11:06
        Mine has the long barrel. - IC, 2026-04-10, 12:20
        That thought still lingers on.In my gun shop I hear some - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-11, 14:12
        Great post. - ORG, 2026-04-12, 08:36
        Thank you kind sir (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2026-04-13, 18:13