A shotgun that shoots 20-16ga...?

[ianmcall]

Long story short. Girlfriends family owns a JC Higgins Model 20-16ga. They swear to me that the gun shoots 20-16ga ammo then wonder why they have problems cycling 20ga. They asked if I could do some gunsmithing voodoo on the thing and when I finally see the engraving on the shotgun I see where the confusion lies. Especially for some one doesn't understand shotguns and received it as a heirloom.



What do you guys think, easy mistake?

 

[ianmcall]

Also keep in mind that this is a family who claimed that their shotgun was "spitting" shot out of the receiver back at them... Solved that problem when I told them not to shoot #9 shot at bowling pins resting on a fence...

 

[-Z/28-]

I could see someone less than familiar with guns and a bit naive making that mistake.

 

[Ack Ack]

I'm "half-serious" when I say, good thing it wasn't a Model 20 - 12GA. That could have hurt someone...

 

[rseymorejr]

I had a model 12-410 once. I could only shoot it with the muzzle pointed straight up

 

[CrawfishStu]

Sounds like a problem destined to sort itself out. Just be selective of who can visit them until it does.

 

[august1410]

Two cents from the (original) Shotgun Joe.

Firing something before you know everything about it is a bad idea. This could have worked out very badly for those involved. Ideally, they should have asked someone knowledgeable before pulling the trigger.

That said, I look at the markings on the gun and do not see where it can be interpreted as a 20-16 gauge. Of course, I am well versed in firearms, especially shotguns.

This comes back to my first statement. If you don't know what it is, don't shoot it. A lack of information can get someone hurt or killed.

 

[sxs]

One would think that rather than attempting to shoot 20 ga ammo, they would look hard for 20-16 ga ammo..
Jus' Sayin'...

 

[Arcamm]

One would think that rather than attempting to shoot 20 ga ammo, they would look hard for 20-16 ga ammo..
Jus' Sayin'...

I think Mount Airy walmart has 20-16 ga. Right next to the .270. Right next to the empty shelves.......

 

[rseymorejr]

20 gauge shells and a roll of masking tape should do just fine!

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

Your girlfriend's family is dangerous. I hope she is worth it.

 

[tdt91]

does that way of thinking run in the family, if so you may want to run yourself.