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Not exactly new , but weather is bad and I cant get out to shoot ….. so
This is a Half-Octagon Takedown 38 full mag. SNA Jan 13 1903.
I can see why this configuration is rare , with most Half- Oct having the short mag, because the extra step of the reduced round barrel at the hanger location (without the hanger being modified to extra length) creates a stress on the barrel ,as the mag tube is bent upward like a banana. You can feel this when unscrewing the mag tube. (very tight)
I knew this could not be a good thing , so I removed the hanger to shoot ,and have greatly improved accuracy as expected. With a modified longer hanger I expect this would be a non Issue , but in the looks department it would probably look weird with a gap between barrel and mag tube
Pic is not great. I’ ll have to get my daughter to take pics next Spring
Phil,
That particular configuration is very rare. Of the 600+ TD rifles in my survey there are only 11 with 1/2 octagon bbls with full mags. Most are 1/2 mag rifles. Provided that I dont already have this one in the survey (if you could send me the SN) there are only 3 in the larger calibers (2) in 38 WCF and (1) in 44WCF. In small calibers there are 3 in 25 WCF and 5 in 32WCF (one with sling eyes). What also sets yours apart is the fancier wood.
Chris
1892takedown @sbcglobal.net ......NRA Endowment Life Member.....WACA Member
"God is great.....beer is good.....and people are crazy"... Billy Currington
January 26, 2011
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That’s a nice looking ’92. That tiger stripe wood is beautiful. I am also fond of the 1/2 OB w/ full mags.
~Gary~
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