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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe in PNG View Post
    If you haven't seen it, Gun Jesus and our own LHS (Matt) run an original Trench Gun:

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    This thread reminds me that I should send out my '97 mismatched takedown that someone cut to 18" or so out to get brought up to spec.

    Matt, since DB and BrYan were able to bring 32 back, how about a push to make modern 16ga defensive ammo?

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    Quote Originally Posted by okie john View Post
    If your thumb is too high on the stock, say as it creeps forward in recoil, then the bottom of the bolt can lay your thumb wide open.
    That was one reason given why some family Model 97s seemed to be standing in perpetual exile while venerable Model 12s were still being enthusiastically used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by okie john View Post
    You may question Mr. Browning's genius if your thumb is wrapped around the stock when you rack the action.

    Attachment 120691

    If your thumb is too high on the stock, say as it creeps forward in recoil, then the bottom of the bolt can lay your thumb wide open.

    On the bright side, a decent Urgent Care doc should be able to close the wound with 8-10 sutures and you'll probably only do it once.


    Okie John
    It never occurred to me that this makes the 1897 receiver about half the length of a M12 or 870...

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